Core Insights - The opening of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Channel on June 30, 2024, has facilitated 31 million vehicle trips, with an average daily traffic of 86,000 vehicles, highlighting the economic integration of the Bay Area [1] - The channel has transformed the relationship between Shenzhen and Zhongshan, enhancing cooperation in transportation, industry, and public services [1] - The establishment of a "one-hour commuting circle" between Shenzhen and Zhongshan has been realized, supported by new public transport routes and increased passenger traffic [1][2] Transportation Development - The launch of two cross-city bus lines has resulted in 99,000 trips and 2.73 million passengers since the channel's opening, with an average of 277 trips and 7,600 passengers daily [1] - Water transport has improved with the opening of nine "combined port" routes, achieving a 27% year-on-year increase in container throughput, totaling 260,000 standard containers in 2024 [1] - The "combined port" routes have seen a 103% increase in throughput, effectively doubling the volume [1] Air and Rail Transportation - Zhongshan has established the first cross-sea low-altitude logistics commercial route in the Greater Bay Area, with the airport connection to Shenzhen taking only 50 minutes [2] - The construction of the Shenjiang Railway's Zhongshan section is progressing, with land acquisition and demolition nearly complete [2] - The Shenan Zhong Intercity project is included in the development plan for the Pearl River Estuary West Coast Metropolitan Area, indicating close cooperation between Zhongshan, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou [2] Industrial and Public Service Integration - Since the opening of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Channel, a collaborative mechanism focusing on industrial chain cooperation and cluster development has been established [2] - The number of administrative services available through the "Shenzhen-Zhongshan Office" has increased to 735, enhancing inter-city administrative efficiency [2] - Over 290 million yuan in housing provident fund has been disbursed through the "Shenzhen-Zhongshan Office," facilitating various housing-related services [2]