Group 1 - The total value of imports and exports in the Qianhai Shekou Free Trade Zone reached 260.86 billion yuan in the first half of the year, representing a year-on-year increase of 11.5%, accounting for about two-thirds of the total import and export value of Guangdong's free trade zones [1] - The Google Cross-Border E-commerce Acceleration Center (Shenzhen) has commenced operations in Qianhai, providing comprehensive services for cross-border e-commerce enterprises in Shenzhen and surrounding areas, enhancing the potential for overseas brand development [1] - Qianhai has achieved high-level openness in multiple areas such as personnel, finance, goods, and data, driven by institutional innovation, serving as a "vivid sample" for economic development [1] Group 2 - The modern service industry in Qianhai, represented by finance and legal services, has seen significant achievements, with over 400 financial institutions, including HSBC and UBS, establishing a presence in the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Financial City [2] - The QFLP fund scale in Qianhai accounts for over 90% of Shenzhen's total, while the QDIE quota represents 80% of the city's total, indicating a strong financial ecosystem [2] - Qianhai has been ranked first in institutional innovation capability and level among the 57 free trade pilot zones in China for four consecutive years, with 882 institutional innovation achievements, 104 of which have been replicated nationwide [2] Group 3 - The threshold for Hong Kong professionals to practice in Qianhai has been lowered, facilitating the practice of 26 types of professionals, including tax advisors and lawyers, through special mechanisms [3] - Qianhai Dream Factory has become a benchmark for the collaborative development of soft and hard power between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, with 556 teams in the park, including 463 from Hong Kong [3] - The living convenience for Hong Kong youth in Qianhai has been enhanced with services such as free short-term accommodation and direct transportation options to Hong Kong [3]

Core Viewpoint - The Northern Metropolis (North Metropolis) is seen as a new engine for Hong Kong's future development and a key node for integrating into the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the national development framework [1][2]. Group 1: Development Plans and Goals - The Northern Metropolis encompasses Yuen Long and North District, covering approximately 300 square kilometers, which is about one-third of Hong Kong's total area, with an expected future residential population also accounting for one-third of Hong Kong [2]. - The Hong Kong government aims to accelerate land development and housing construction in the Northern Metropolis, with around 60,000 housing units expected to be completed in the next five years, and an additional 150,000 units in the following five years, along with over 10 million square meters of floor area for economic use [2][3]. - The Northern Metropolis is expected to contribute approximately HKD 52 billion annually to Hong Kong's economy once fully developed [2]. Group 2: Infrastructure and Connectivity - The Northern Metropolis will feature key infrastructure projects, including the Northern Link, with the first station expected to open in 2027 and the main line projected to be operational by 2034 [3]. - Cross-border railway projects between Hong Kong and Shenzhen are underway, with plans for detailed design and research to commence within the year [3]. Group 3: Strategic Importance and Collaboration - The Northern Metropolis is positioned as a bridge for cooperation between Hong Kong and mainland China, with Shenzhen expected to gain significant development opportunities [6]. - The area is divided into four major zones: high-end professional services and logistics hub, innovation and technology zone, port commerce and industry zone, and a blue-green recreational tourism ecosystem, all of which are strategically connected to Shenzhen's districts [7]. - The government is exploring ways to attract Shenzhen capital for investment in the Northern Metropolis, including the development of a university town and a technology city [8].