On this day six years ago, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge officially opened its doors. According to the statistics from Gongbei Customs, the total value of imports and exports through the Zhuhai Road Port via the bridge has reached an impressive 942.7 billion yuan over the past six years. The volume of trade has consistently grown, with the total value surpassing the first 100 billion yuan milestone in just two years and reaching the ninth 100 billion yuan mark in a mere five months, demonstrating a remarkable acceleration in development.
In the first nine months of this year alone, the total value of imports and exports has hit 164.97 billion yuan, with vehicle crossings accounting for 3.968 million trips. These figures represent substantial year-on-year increases of 10.4% and a staggering 89.9%, respectively, reflecting the bridge’s growing influence as a regional trade hub.
Over the last six years, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has facilitated smooth transportation and bustling logistics, establishing itself as the “golden passage” for connectivity in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. What insights can you share about the bridge’s impact on regional trade and connectivity?
