Are special laws a quick fix for speeding up Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis?

Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis megaproject, which includes the San Tin Technopole innovation hub, faces accessibility challenges. Currently, travel from central Hong Kong to the San Tin Technopole site takes approximately two hours via multiple train lines and public transport. The area surrounding the planned hub is largely undeveloped, consisting of fish ponds, villages, and brownfield sites with limited public transport options. The Northern Metropolis aims to transform this area, but the existing infrastructure poses a significant hurdle to its development and integration with the rest of Hong Kong. The article questions whether special laws are a quick fix for speeding up the development of the Northern Metropolis.