Mainland China

Mainland China is the mainland territory governed by the People's Republic of China, excluding Hong Kong and Macau. It is newsworthy due to its increasing economic and social interactions with Hong Kong. Recent events highlight this connectivity, including record-breaking mainland Chinese tourism to Hong Kong spurred by events like Blackpink concerts, expanded high-speed rail services connecting Hong Kong to 110 mainland destinations, and collaborations between Hong Kong and mainland firms in developing the low-altitude sector. Conversely, there are concerns regarding cross-border issues like blood sample smuggling and declining birth rates in both regions. Hong Kong aims to strengthen trade finance connectivity with mainland China and Asean trade corridors. These developments underscore the complex and evolving relationship between Hong Kong and mainland China, marked by both opportunities and challenges.