Venus Liu, a Hong Kong youth building her career in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, is turning everyday moments into cross-cultural storytelling. Her lifestyle initiative 'Handle' uses video to showcase modern life in the Chinese mainland, challenging stereotypes through relatable snapshots of work, leisure, and innovation in the Greater Bay Area.
Liu told myglobalnews.net she was drawn to Zhongshan's dynamic startup ecosystem: 'The combination of affordable operations and government support for Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao youth projects created the perfect launchpad.' Her team films everything from tech-enabled agriculture to street food culture, racking up 500,000 views monthly across social platforms.
As the Greater Bay Area integrates further, Liu plans to expand Handle into a resource hub connecting Hong Kong youth with mainland opportunities. 'We want to show careers here aren't just about finance or tech – creative fields are booming too,' she said, noting over 15,000 Hong Kong-owned businesses now operate in Guangdong.
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'River and I': HK youth hopes to show the real life of mainland
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