Recently, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the flagship link of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, played a pivotal role in the 15th National Games. The men's individual road cycling event covered a 231.8-kilometre loop uniting the three regions and letting athletes race through checkpoints without slowing down.
Seamless cross-border sports
Ahead of the race, authorities introduced breakthroughs in vehicle and personnel qualifications to streamline customs. Cross-border license plate medical support vehicles and three-region joint command units highlighted the soft connectivity underlying this regional powerhouse, ensuring safety and coordination on every stretch of the bridge.
Tech powering connectivity
At the Guangdong-Hong Kong and Guangdong-Macao boundaries, advanced RFID systems managed by the Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory of Marine Infrastructure cut clearance times to minutes. These upgrades underscored the bridge's role as a live testbed for cross-boundary innovation.
Integrated growth in action
Since opening in 2018, the bridge has symbolized Greater Bay Area integration, linking people and ideas across sports, culture and business. This edition of the National Games offered a clear snapshot of how infrastructure and technology can drive deeper regional ties and shared progress.
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Live: Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, hub linking the Greater Bay Area
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