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Non-Fiction – Group 5
Furthermore, while the initiative is for the bay area to work together to become an
innovation and financial hub, this goal could be impeded by regional economic rivalry which
has been a prevalent concern in recent years. With the underlying notion that helping other
minor cities’ progress will, in turn, hurt their own long-term interests, Hong Kong or Macau
could be less inclined to offer their full assistance. Moreover, in the agenda stated by Beijing’s
leading group, it has not been said how economic rivalry could be mitigated, which causes
concerns as to the major cities as to whether they should fully commit.
The Greater Bay Area Initiative is ambitious, it’s unrefined and has lofty goals, no matter
how you look at it. However, it is that precise reason that makes this vision for the future
so attractive. It takes an incredible amount of ingenuity and desire to break conventions in
order to succeed and rival global cities; even with the shortfall of its expectations versus the
current reality, this willingness shown is what is required to progress. By focusing on the
future entrepreneurs and innovators of the region, improving interregional connectivity and
utilising the strengths of the major and minor cities involved the Greater Bay Area Initiative is
the correct step forward in China’s long journey of economic reform and liberalisation.
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