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Xi Pushes Deeper Reform & Opening To Power High Quality Growth Across The Greater Bay Area. China Daily Pod 12 by Capital FM

This November, the 15th National Games will electrify Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao with a wave of renewed energy. As the nation's elite athletes converge to pursue glory, the Games themselves are redefining tradition. Prepare for a spectacle where cutting-edge technology meets sustainable design, and where the competition program expands with thrilling new events. This is more than a tournament; it's a dynamic new vision for the future of sport. On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun

With southern China's culture and cross-regional integration presented in a visual spectacle, a gala ceremony left the entire Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area stoked on Sunday as President Xi Jinping declared the 15th National Games open in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province.上周日，习近平主席在广东省省会广州宣布第十五届全国运动会开幕。这场盛典以视觉盛宴的形式展现了中国南方文化与区域协同发展成果，让整个粤港澳大湾区为之沸腾。Launched in 1959 to promote mass sports participation, China's National Games have opened a new chapter with the groundbreaking 2025 edition, being jointly held for the first time in Guangdong province and the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions. The 15th National Games kicked off with great fanfare, celebrating their influence in pulling the Greater Bay Area further together, not just in sports exchanges but also in terms of cultural and economic cohesion.全国运动会始于1959年，旨在推动群众体育参与。2025年第十五届全运会开创性地由广东省与香港、澳门特别行政区首次联合承办，为这一赛事翻开了崭新篇章。本届全运会的盛大开幕，不仅彰显了其在促进大湾区体育交流中的作用，更在文化融合与经济联结层面推动大湾区进一步凝聚，意义深远。After overseeing the parade of athletes and a series of ceremonial rituals, Xi announced the opening of the domestic sporting gala — held once every four years with a competition program similar to that of the Olympics — to rousing cheers from the crowd of over 80,000 at Guangdong Olympic Sports Center Stadium.在检阅运动员方阵、见证一系列仪式环节后，习近平主席宣布这一国内体育盛会正式开幕。全运会每四年举办一届，竞赛项目设置与奥运会相近，现场8万余名观众在广东奥林匹克体育中心体育场内爆发出热烈欢呼。Before attending the ceremony, Xi met on Sunday afternoon in Guangzhou with individuals and representatives of various sports groups, who were honored as role models of mass fitness and competitive sports promotion.开幕仪式前，习近平主席于周日下午在广州会见了获评群众健身与竞技体育推广模范的个人及各类体育团体代表。Kirsty Coventry, the new president of the International Olympic Committee and Thomas Bach, the IOC's honorary president for life, were among guests at the opening ceremony.国际奥委会新任主席柯丝蒂・考文垂与国际奥委会终身名誉主席托马斯・巴赫出席了开幕式。As the largest edition of the games, in numbers of participants and host cities, the Greater Bay Area games feature 419 medal events across 34 sports, involving over 14,000 professional athletes on its competitive program. A parallel mass sports program has also engaged more than 1 million amateurs in preliminary rounds of 166 events since February.本届全运会是参赛人数最多、主办城市最广的一届：竞赛项目涵盖34个大项、419个奖牌项目，有1.4万余名专业运动员参赛；同步开展的群众体育项目自今年2月起已举办166个项目的预选赛，吸引超100万名业余爱好者参与。As an early highlight of the night, a joint delegation of athletes representing Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao marched together at the end of the athletes' parade, drawing warm applause from the crowd.当晚的一大亮点出现在运动员入场仪式尾声——粤港澳联合代表团共同入场，赢得现场观众热烈掌声。As part of an extensive display of the history and culture of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, the opening ceremony presented traditional activities and art, ranging from dragon boat racing and lion dances to drum and gong performances in an intriguingly immersive fashion, enhanced by modern technology and dazzling audiovisual effects.开幕式以极具沉浸感的方式，结合现代科技与绚丽视听效果，集中展示了粤港澳三地的历史文化，呈现了龙舟竞渡、舞狮、锣鼓表演等传统活动与艺术形式。The lion dancers brought the crowd to its feet, taking advantage of virtual reality technology that made the performance even more spectacular, before the racing dragon boats drew "oohs" and "aahs" from spectators who, aided by augmented reality technology, felt as if the boats were being paddled into the crowd.舞狮表演借助虚拟现实技术，场面愈发壮观，引得观众起立喝彩；随后的龙舟竞渡环节，在增强现实技术的助力下，观众仿佛看到龙舟向自己驶来，纷纷发出惊叹。During the jubilant performances, iconic landmarks, such as Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour, the Ruins of St. Paul's in Macao and the Canton Tower in Guangzhou, took shape as 3D background projections, showcasing unique attractions of the Greater Bay Area's past and present.在热烈的表演过程中，香港维多利亚港、澳门大三巴牌坊、广州塔等标志性建筑以3D背景投影形式呈现，展现了粤港澳大湾区古今交融的独特魅力。Huang Kunming, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Party chief of Guangdong province, delivered a speech in which he extended his warm welcome to all participants.中共中央政治局委员、广东省委书记黄坤明致辞，向全体参与者表示热烈欢迎。"The National Games being held together by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao will write a new chapter of the integrated development of the Greater Bay Area. We will play a generous host to present a streamlined, safe and splendid sporting extravaganza," he said.他指出：“粤港澳三地共同承办全运会，将书写大湾区协同发展的新篇章。我们将当好东道主，呈现一届简约、安全、精彩的体育盛会。”Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and Macao Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai both pledged to build on the games' momentum to further facilitate sports, cultural and economic collaborations across the Greater Bay Area.香港特别行政区行政长官李家超与澳门特别行政区行政长官贺一诚均表示，将借全运会东风，进一步推动粤港澳大湾区在体育、文化、经济领域的合作。"This 15th edition not only represents an innovation of the National Games, but also accelerates Hong Kong's integration into the overall development of the country," Lee said in his speech.李家超在致辞中表示：“第十五届全运会不仅是全运会的一次创新，更将加速香港融入国家发展大局。”Sam said the games "will help build a brighter future of the GBA as yet another example of the significance of the 'one country, two systems' policy".贺一诚则指出：“本届全运会将为大湾区建设更美好的未来注入动力，是‘一国两制'实践意义的又一生动例证。”As a symbolic milestone of the games, the men's road cycling race charted a 230-kilometer route linking Zhuhai, a co-host city in Guangdong, with Hong Kong and Macao on Saturday, marking the first ever cross-boundary sporting event held in the Greater Bay Area.作为本届全运会的标志性事件，男子公路自行车赛于周六开启了一条连接广东协办城市珠海与香港、澳门的230公里赛道，这是粤港澳大湾区首次举办跨境体育赛事。For the exciting finale, three renowned athletes — Hong Kong's Olympic champion fencer Cheung Ka-long, Guangdong's star sprinter Su Bingtian and Macao martial artist Li Yi — completed the final leg of the torch relay before together igniting a flame ring as the games' main cauldron.在激动人心的圣火点燃环节，三位知名运动员——香港奥运击剑冠军张家朗、广东短跑名将苏炳添、澳门武术运动员李毅完成最后一棒火炬传递，共同点燃环形主火炬台，宣告赛事正式启动。cohesion/kəʊˈhiːʒn/n.凝聚力；结合；团结groundbreaking/ˈɡraʊndbreɪkɪŋ/adj.开创性的；突破性的；革新的Immersive/ɪˈmɜːsɪv/adj.沉浸式的；有沉浸感的

Chinese President Xi Jinping has declared the 15th National Games open. Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao are co-hosting the multi-sport event, boosting connectivity across the Greater Bay Area.

Four key cities of the Greater Bay Area have held torch relays for China's 15th National Games. The flames converged in Guangzhou and merged into a single one, which will light the main cauldron for the sports event.

As a key gateway for fostering connectivity, Hong Kong is set to accelerate the integrated development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the nation's high-quality growth.香港作为加强互联互通的核心门户，正计划加快粤港澳大湾区一体化建设，推动国家高质量发展。The city will achieve this by continuously channeling global capital, promoting innovation and building cultural bridges, senior officials, industry leaders and experts told the Greater Bay Area Conference 2025, which was held on Thursday in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.在香港特别行政区于周四举办的“2025粤港澳大湾区大会”上，政府高官、行业领袖及专家表示，香港将通过持续引入全球资本、推动创新发展、搭建文化交流桥梁等举措实现上述目标。Qu Yingpu, publisher and editor-in-chief of China Daily, lifted the curtain on the high-profile conference with a prerecorded welcome speech, which was followed by keynote speeches delivered by Leung Chun-ying, vice-chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu.中国日报社社长兼总编辑曲莹璞通过预录欢迎辞为这场备受关注的大会拉开帷幕。随后，全国政协副主席梁振英、香港特别行政区行政长官李家超分别发表主旨演讲。Leung emphasized the central government's vision for the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions to actively integrate into the nation's development.梁振英强调，中央政府始终支持香港、澳门两个特别行政区积极融入国家发展大局。He said that upholding the principle of "one country, two systems" and promoting integrated development across the Greater Bay Area would "unleash huge energy similar to nuclear fusion", driving development on both sides.他表示，坚持“一国两制”方针，推动粤港澳大湾区融合发展，将“释放出堪比核聚变的巨大能量”，为大湾区内外发展注入动力。Leung also highlighted the freer flow of people, goods, capital and data as key pathways and objectives of the region's integrated development. Noting the concrete progress in infrastructure and visa relaxation, he said the collaboration between the Hong Kong SAR and Guangdong province has become broader and deeper.梁振英还指出，人员、货物、资金、数据的更自由流动，是大湾区一体化发展的核心路径与目标。他提到，当前大湾区基础设施建设与签证便利化政策已取得切实进展，香港特区与广东省的合作领域正不断拓宽、合作深度持续加深。"Faster and easier cross-boundary journeys have brought about the flow of talent to cities where they are most needed, and where they are most productive," Leung added.“更快捷、更便捷的跨境出行，让人才能够流向最需要、也最能发挥其价值的城市，”梁振英补充道。The senior official expressed his firm belief in the huge untapped potential of Hong Kong's role as a "super-connector", not only within the Greater Bay Area but also in linking the region with the rest of the world.这位高官坚信，香港作为“超级联系人”的潜力尚未完全释放——这一角色不仅体现在大湾区内部，更在于将大湾区与全球其他地区紧密联结。"For all sectors, there are opportunities, and for all opportunities, there are windows. Opportunities come and go, and the windows open and shut," Leung said, calling for "better understanding" and more on-the-ground actions.“各行业皆有机遇，所有机遇皆有窗口期。机遇转瞬即逝，窗口期亦会开合，”梁振英说道，他呼吁各方“增进理解”并采取更多务实行动。The conference, themed "Financial Connectivity, Nurturing Talent, Building Cultural Bridges", was co-organized by China Daily and the Hong Kong Coalition. It brought together more than 300 guests, including executives from Fortune Global 500 and China 500 companies, representatives of think tanks, academia and media, and experts from public and private sectors across Asia.本次大会以“金融互联・人才培育・文化筑桥”为主题，由中国日报与香港友好协进会联合主办。来自亚洲各地的300余名嘉宾参会，包括《财富》世界500强与中国500强企业高管、智库代表、学术界人士、媒体从业者，以及公共部门与私营领域的专家。Qu, the publisher and editor-in-chief of China Daily, highlighted Hong Kong's advantage in "value adding" as the "super-connector", noting that the city's newly established GoGlobal Task Force "will make Hong Kong the primary channel for attracting international capital and technology".中国日报社社长兼总编辑曲莹璞强调，香港作为“超级联系人”，具备独特的“增值”优势。他指出，香港新建立的出海服务平台“将推动香港成为吸引国际资本与技术的主要渠道”。He said he believes the Greater Bay Area is set to "contribute to the national goal of scientific and technological self-reliance", while the upcoming 15th National Games, which will be co-hosted by Hong Kong, Macao and Guangdong, make it "a magnet for domestic and international talent, as well as tourists — a connector of cultures and civilizations".他认为，粤港澳大湾区必将“为国家实现科技自立自强的目标贡献力量”；而即将由香港、澳门与广东联合举办的第十五届全国运动会，将使大湾区“成为吸引国内外人才与游客的‘磁石'，成为连接不同文化与文明的纽带”。"The Greater Bay Area has the glorious mission of becoming a principal support of the new development paradigm and a pioneer of Chinese modernization. By pursuing high-quality development and better integrating itself into China's overall development, the Greater Bay Area can well fulfill this mission and make an important contribution to national rejuvenation," Qu added.“粤港澳大湾区肩负着成为新发展格局重要支撑、中国式现代化先行典范的光荣使命。通过推动高质量发展、更好融入国家发展大局，大湾区完全能够履行这一使命，为民族复兴作出重要贡献，”曲莹璞补充道。In a video speech, Hong Kong Chief Executive Lee underscored the city's unique position as the only city having both Chinese and global advantages.香港特别行政区行政长官李家超在视频致辞中强调，香港是唯一兼具“中国优势”与“全球优势”的城市，地位独特。Leveraging its common law system, competitive taxation and a bilingual talent pool, Hong Kong serves as a "premier gateway for cooperation, bridging people, trades, businesses, cultures and values across the region".依托普通法制度、具有竞争力的税收政策及双语人才库，香港成为“区域合作的首要门户，为区内人员、贸易、企业、文化及价值观的互联互通搭建桥梁”。The GoGlobal Task Force will support Chinese mainland enterprises in their global expansion to "create important value for both our country and Hong Kong", Lee said, emphasizing the importance of accelerating the city's development as an international innovation and technology center.李家超表示，“出海”服务平台将支持中国内地企业拓展全球市场，“为国家与香港创造重要价值”。他同时强调，加快推动香港建设国际创新科技中心具有重要意义。With strengthened talent cultivation and cultural exchanges, particularly through the upcoming 15th National Games, Hong Kong will continue to link the Greater Bay Area to global markets, Lee added.李家超补充道，通过加强人才培养与文化交流（尤其是借助即将举办的第十五届全国运动会），香港将继续发挥纽带作用，推动粤港澳大湾区与全球市场对接。The conference featured two panel discussions on innovative finance and talent development, and a dialogue on the National Games' impact on local sports and culture.大会设置两场专题小组讨论，分别聚焦“创新金融与人才发展”；此外还举办了一场主题对话，探讨全运会对香港本地体育与文化发展的影响。Panelists highlighted Hong Kong's GoGlobal Task Force initiative, which supports mainland firms' overseas expansion and facilitates capital flows.参会嘉宾重点关注香港“出海”服务平台 的相关举措——该平台不仅支持内地企业海外拓展，还为资金流动提供便利。Their discussions also focused on enhancing university-industry collaboration to drive technological advancement and leveraging the games to boost regional integration through sports and cultural exchanges.嘉宾们在讨论中还提出，应加强校企合作以推动技术进步，并借助全运会契机，通过体育与文化交流促进区域融合。Furthermore, they discussed strategies to improve cross-regional coordination and advance the Greater Bay Area as a benchmark for China's high-quality development.此外，嘉宾们还就“如何完善跨区域协调机制”“推动粤港澳大湾区成为中国高质量发展标杆”等议题探讨了具体策略。untapped/ˌʌnˈtæpt/adj.未开发的；未利用的integrated/ˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪd/adj.一体化的；综合的facilitate/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/v.促进；使便利

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Collaboration comes in so many shapes and sizes, especially when grant professionals are involved. You can sub-contract for consultants, develop a joint grant proposal, co-author journal articles, co-present workshops and webinars, and so much more. We're joined by Dana Patterson and Melody Hernandez, two successful grant professionals in the Greater Bay Area, who have found many ways to happily collaborate – and they're sharing their insights on what makes it successful.   JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon   SHOW NOTES: Greater Bay Area Bi-weekly Coffee Meetup with Dana and Melody – 8:30pm PACIFIC, every other Friday - Grant Professionals Association   WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Dana Patterson, GPC, Director of Development (insert link: (2) Dana Patterson | LinkedIn) Dana's Email – Grants.dana@gmail.com Kidango (insert link: Kidango | Educating Children, Inspiring Our Future) Melody Hernandez, Founder (insert link: (4) Melody Hernandez | LinkedIn) Root Reach Rise (insert link: Root Reach Rise Inc)

Fireside chat with Dr Mark Konyn, Group Chief Investment Officer, AIA Group with Jessica Cheam, CEO, Eco-Business Hong Kong plays a pivotal role in Asia's growth, serving as a major hub for sustainable development investments. Leveraging its robust financial infrastructure and strategic position in the Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong has emerged as a gateway for international investors seeking to capitalize on Asia's — and particularly China's —growing demand for sustainable capital. As part of its efforts to foster sustainable growth, Hong Kong has launched a comprehensive array of capital market initiatives, including promoting green bonds, sustainable banking, and ESG disclosures – supported by regulatory frameworks that provide clear guidelines and incentives. The city also plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and collaboration across the region. With China on track to peak emissions by 2025 and achieve carbon neutrality ahead of its 2060 target, the region is at the forefront of global climate action and the broader energy transition. Hong Kong and Greater China's policies will significantly influence the world's decarbonization pathway. As investors increasingly demand clear climate transition plans, businesses must adapt and respond effectively. The region must also mitigate and respond to mounting climate risks while integrating resilience into its infrastructure. ‍‍ Unlocking capital for sustainability, Asia's premiere sustainable finance and business forum, hosted by Eco-Business and UNEP FI since 2018, will be hosting its inaugural dialogue in Hong Kong and convene thousands of key decision makers across Asia to chart the way forward on accelerating the region's economic transition towards a sustainable future. Speaker Dr. Mark Konyn Group Chief Investment Officer, AIA Moderator Jessica Cheam Founder and CEO, Eco-Business; Independent Director, Wilmar International and ComfortDelGro Group, MSID, ICDM

The relationship may not necessarily be purely competitive only. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times will now analyse the hottest political and trending talking points, alternating between its Malaysia and China bureaus. For February, host and deputy foreign editor Albert Wai and assistant foreign editor Chang May Choon connect with colleagues - Magdalene Fung based in Hong Kong, and Joyce Lim in Shenzhen. They wonder if Shenzhen has indeed eclipsed Hong Kong today, and look at how the two cities’ roles have evolved in recent years. Once a rural backwater that looked up to its richer, savvier neighbour across the border, Shenzhen underwent rapid development in the past four decades and flipped the power dynamics. But within the Greater Bay Area (GBA), the reality is that both cities will need each other in order to have sustainable growth going forward. The GBA refers to the region comprising the semi-autonomous cities of Hong Kong and Macau, and nine cities in Guangdong, including Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Highlights (click/tap above): 1:50 Past history: When Hong Kong was less developed and Shenzhen was just a village 3:40 Light show comparisons: The Shenzhen light show, launched in 2018, and Hong Kong’s Symphony of Lights - a tourist staple since 2004 5:35 Does Shenzhen represent the future, in terms of the tech edge? 8:35 Hong Kong is still the big brother that is the largest source of investment for Shenzhen 11:35 Why would one cross the border, to visit either city? 13:42 Understanding the Greater Bay Area concept Read more: https://str.sg/9Snd Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters Hosts: Albert Wai (albertw@sph.com.sg) & Chang May Choon (changmc@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani Executive producer: Ernest Luis Follow Asian Insider Podcast on Fridays here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 ST Podcasts website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts ST Podcasts YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The relationship may not necessarily be purely competitive only. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times will now analyse the hottest political and trending talking points, alternating between its Malaysia and China bureaus. For February, host and deputy foreign editor Albert Wai and assistant foreign editor Chang May Choon connect with colleagues - Magdalene Fung based in Hong Kong, and Joyce Lim in Shenzhen. They wonder if Shenzhen has indeed eclipsed Hong Kong today, and look at how the two cities’ roles have evolved in recent years. Once a rural backwater that looked up to its richer, savvier neighbour across the border, Shenzhen underwent rapid development in the past four decades and flipped the power dynamics. But within the Greater Bay Area (GBA), the reality is that both cities will need each other in order to have sustainable growth going forward. The GBA refers to the region comprising the semi-autonomous cities of Hong Kong and Macau, and nine cities in Guangdong, including Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Highlights (click/tap above): 1:50 Past history: When Hong Kong was less developed and Shenzhen was just a village 3:40 Light show comparisons: The Shenzhen light show, launched in 2018, and Hong Kong’s Symphony of Lights - a tourist staple since 2004 5:35 Does Shenzhen represent the future, in terms of the tech edge? 8:35 Hong Kong is still the big brother that is the largest source of investment for Shenzhen 11:35 Why would one cross the border, to visit either city? 13:42 Understanding the Greater Bay Area concept Read more: https://str.sg/9Snd Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters Hosts: Albert Wai (albertw@sph.com.sg) & Chang May Choon (changmc@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani Executive producer: Ernest Luis Follow Asian Insider Podcast on Fridays here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 ST Podcasts website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts ST Podcasts YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

①Mega cross-sea passage in Greater Bay Area opens to traffic②China unveils commemorative coins to celebrate upcoming Chinese New Year③'It's the moon's fault': "da nian san shi" to be skipped for next 5 years④Rescued wild elephant calf in SW China makes good recovery⑤A Thousand Whys: Why Chinese people "count in nines" in winter?

The 14th Business of IP Asia Forum (BIP Asia Forum), jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, and the 16th Entrepreneur Day (E-Day), hosted by the HKTDC, are held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 5-6 December 2024. The two events feature forums, exhibitions, competitions, workshops, and business matching sessions. More than 160 global intellectual property (IP) owners, users, experts, industry leaders, venture capitalists, and other prominent figures have gathered to discuss IP commercialisation, valuation and branding, cross-industry applications, emerging trends in innovation and technology (I&T), opportunities in the Greater Bay Area, ASEAN, and international prospects. Over 400 start-ups and innovative projects are showcased their products and technologies. DesignInspire, held concurrently on 5-7 December 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, brings together global design and creative leaders, trendsetting brands, associations, and academies to promote next generation creativity through a series of interactive exhibits, design masterpieces, and award-winning projects.

On this episode of The Jason de Sousa Show, we're joined by Wayne Porritt for a deep dive into Hong Kong's transformation. Wayne reflects on his early years in Asia, the impact of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, and the protests that have shaped Hong Kong's current identity. We discuss China's evolving role, the opportunities and risks for Australia, and Hong Kong's ambitions as a tech and trade hub within the Greater Bay Area. Finally, Wayne shares his insights on the ultimate debate: Hong Kong vs. Singapore—who leads as Asia's premier city?

California has one of the most ambitious and highly engineered water delivery systems on the planet, and it's being eyed for a new extension. The Delta Conveyance Project is Governor Gavin Newsom's proposal for a 45-mile underground tube that would tap fresh water from its source in the north and carry it beneath a vast wetland to users in the south. The Delta is the exchange point for half of California's water supply, and the tunnel is an extension of the State Water Project, which was built in the 1960s. It's a 700-mile maze of aqueducts and canals that sends Delta water from the Bay Area down to farms and cities in Central and Southern California. This is a local story about a global issue, the future of water. In a three-part series of field reports and podcasts, Bay City News reporter Ruth Dusseault looks at the tunnel's stakeholders, its engineering challenges, and explores the preindustrial Delta and its future restoration. Ruth is joined by Felicia Marcus, the Landreth Visiting Fellow in Stanford's Water in the West program and former chair of the California Water Resources Control Board. This is a production of Bay City News, presented in collaboration with Climate One and Northern California Public Media. For more on this story and other news in the Greater Bay Area, visit localnewsmatters.org. Special thanks to Dan Rosenheim, Kat Rowlands, Jonathan Westerling, Monica Campbell, Marco Werman, Katharine Meiszkowski, Kurt, Max, Quinn and Nick Wenner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

China's major ports incluing Zhuhai in the Greater Bay Area and Urumqi in the northwest are seeing surging international trips under China's visa free policies (01:15). Hezbollah says it is willing to consider a truce proposal with Israel if it includes guarantees for a ceasefire in Gaza (13:41). And U.S. dockworkers have suspended their strike to buy time for negotiations with ports (19:29).

We're joined by Jerry Grey, King of Takes on China. He discusses his life in China, exploring the Greater Bay Area and prospects for peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special guest, author Nury Vittachi, discusses Hong Kong's long history to rejoin the greater Chinese family after British Imperial rule. We discuss the economy and the transition to economic integrating into the Greater Bay Area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After seven years of construction, the Shenzhen-Zhongshan link opens to traffic on Sunday.

Mitch Presnick joins the Bridge. Founder of Super 8 Hotels China, Presnick has spent 35 years in Beijing and Hong Kong. We ask him about China, especially Hong Kong's role in the global economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tu and Lei spend the first few minutes of the show recapping their overall feelings about Auto Beijing 2024 (the show) and how it was a bit different from Auto Shanghai 2023. They both reflect on what the legacy automakers revealed at the show and how the legacies presence in Beijing this year was much different than what it was for 2023 in Shanghai. There's a pulse. Tu talks about when he bumped into the GM management team while being interviewed by CNBC's Eunice Yoon at the Chevy booth. They both then spent a bit of time reflecting on their 3-day trip from Beijing to Shenzhen in the XPeng G9 Performance including the performance of X-NGP and their thoughts on charging infrastructure during their trip. Tu moves the discussion over to his experience attending the 500K production vehicle for NIO that was held at their Hefei headquarters. The podcast closes with Tu and Lei's experience spending a few days in Shenzhen and getting to do some other memorable things while there. 

In this episode of the Banking Transformed podcast, we're excited to bring you an insightful conversation with three leaders from Meriwest Credit Union, a $2B community financial institution serving the Greater Bay Area of California and Pima County, Arizona. Despite the challenges posed by an uncertain economic environment, Meriwest Credit Union has demonstrated the ability to innovate at speed and scale, largely due to their strategic partnership with Terafina, a leading provider of digital banking solutions. Join us as we explore how this forward-thinking credit union has leveraged digital capabilities to transform their operations, enhance member experiences, and position themselves for long-term success. This episode of Banking Transformed is sponsored by Terafina, an NCR VOYIX Company' Terafina, an NCR VOYIX Company, provides digital onboarding and omnichannel sales solutions that are simple and secure to financial institutions. Terafina's omnichannel sales platform is a multichannel product suite offering consumer deposits and lending, real estate, small business deposits and lending, commercial deposits, merchant services, and cryptocurrency account opening—across digital, branch, and call center channels. For more information visit https://terafina.com/

Join your hosts Steven Van Belleghem, Peter Hinssen, and Pascal Coppens for another episode of Radar, by nexxworks. Pascal Coppens shares his travel report from China, where he visited various cities and companies in the Greater Bay Area. Another topic is the TikTok ban in the US and the approaching ban in Europe, with Peter providing insights into the history and controversies surrounding TikTok. Steven focuses on the principles outlined in the book 'No Rules Rules' by Erin Meyer and Reed Hastings. 

China aims to improve land management to promote high-quality development(01:01).The US has proposed a draft UN Security Council Resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza(12:45). And China's Greater Bay Area plan has benefited the southern city of Macao in the past five years(19:43).

Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station has reopened after undergoing a major renovation (19:06). Some shipping companies have announced plans to return to the Red Sea despite Houthi attacks (05:20). And protesters are still calling for Serbia's election results to be annulled (07:30).

Governor Gavin Newsom is in China for a weeklong trip to build a partnership between two of the world's largest economies, with a special emphasis on taking climate action. Governor Newsom spent Tuesday visiting a region known as China's Greater Bay Area. Newsom visited the world's first zero-emission city bus fleet and signed a new climate partnership with the Guangdong Province. For a closer look, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with Elex Michaelson, anchor for FOX 11 News in Los Angeles and host of The Issue Is, a statewide political show which airs on KTVU. He is actually with the governor, chronicling his China trip via X, formerly known as Twitter.

Jerry Grey, long time British-Australian resident of China, takes on some bad takes on China from the west. From doubts of safety to cries of collapse, let's hear the facts from Jerry instead. What is China's Social Credit Score? Where is the Greater Bay Area in China? Tune in and listen up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  As some of you may know, I was attacked by a White man walking in the park around 9:45 am.  This is a park where they hold summer camps and many kids were around. I bring my kids here on the weekends and celebrated one of their birthdays there just this past May.     The latest crime data shows that 11% of assault victims citywide in San Francisco are Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.     25% of the elder abuse victims are AAPI, the highest among all the racial groups.   As a victim, you keep replaying in your mind what you could have done differently.  And what can you do now to protect yourself and your communities.      So I am reposting this episode with Lisa Mak, where we discuss:    - Why there is a rise in anti-Asian hate. - How discrimination can cause you to lose your sense of self.  - What you can do to fight anti-Asian hate. - How choosing to speak up can help our communities.  - Why you should light a candle instead of cursing the darkness. - How we still have the ability to choose joy even during these difficult times.   Connect with Lisa https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisapmak/ and www.minamitamaki.com. Connect with Samorn on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim.    Get a copy of Samorn's book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/swpc578c.  Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.

Kenneth Wong, MICE & cruise general manager for the Hong Kong Tourism Board, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how Hong Kong is looking to regain its position as Asia's cruise hub by working and communicating closely with cruise operators, facilitating itinerary planning, and granting port operating cost subsidies. With the entire Hong Kong region now open, Wong suggests travel advisors book the Greater Bay Area for pre- and post-cruise extended visits. For more information, visit www.partnernet.hktb.com  or www.discoverhongkong.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.  

In AntKast's first episode in 2023, we present to you a fintech conversation between Jennifer Tan and Andy Mok as we draw our focus to Asia. In this episode, Jennifer and Andy reveal why some of the most important fintech developments in the world are unveiled in Asia. Listen in as they discuss misconceptions surrounding Asian countries, how these countries evolved beyond stereotypes, and what future developmental opportunities they may have. Our guest, Jennifer Tan, is the Executive Vice President for Ant Group's strategy development and government affairs in the Greater Bay Area in China. Our guest host, Andy Mok, is a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, as well as an advisor to venture capital and private equity funds and tech startups. Sections in this episode include: 00:04 Intro 01:00 What is GBA? Why should we care about it? 05:50 What are some of the most important misunderstandings or myths about China? 10:16 Is it true that Asia is not as well-informed on sustainability? 14:56 What are some of the most interesting macro trends in Asia? 21;29 What can we learn from the success of digital payment in Hong Kong? 25:15 How does Alipay+ empower financial connectivity in the broader Asia region? 31:00 What are some of the biggest opportunities for innovation in 5-10 years in Asia? 35:35 Book recommendations 38:45 Outro If you would like to repost this episode or partner with AntKast, please reach us through: zhumei.wzm@antgroup.com

French-trained chef Grégoire Jacquet had a vision of a local restaurant offering quality fine dining-style food with the convenience of a quick carry-out experience. In 2002, Grégoire opened its doors as the first fine-fast-casual restaurant concept that serves gourmet sandwich and salad dishes, its famous potato puffs and scratch daily fresh-made french fries, all served in a custom-designed take out box. After two decades of serving the local Berkley, CA community, Grégoire has launched franchising opportunities in the Greater Bay Area. Check them out at Grégoire | French Restaurant in Berkeley, CA (gregoirerestaurant.com)

In this recap segment of The Bridge, Jerry Grey, a British Australian who has lived in China for more than 18 years shared his story of riding a bike across China for three times. Also he shared his observation about the development of the Greater Bay Area in Southern China. What is the attraction there? And what has he experienced during the trips in China? Find out more with Jason, BeiBei and Jerry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hongkong feiert den 25. Jahrestag der Gründung als Sonderverwaltungsregion. Johannes Hack von der Deutschen Auslandshandelskammer verrät, welche Möglichkeiten der aufstrebende Standort für deutsche Firmen bietet.

China says the U.N. rights body should serve as a platform for dialogue as 69 countries say no to interference in China's internal affairs (01:05). The Greater Bay Area nurtures business in Hong Kong (08:09). Russia says the negotiation with Ukraine has stalled (17:31).

Jenn speaks to Ben Wong, Head of Open Innovation at Eureka Nova based out of Hong Kong, a leading open innovation platform that empowers technology startups to co-create within the New World Group ecosystem of culture, creativity, and innovation! A fellow Dickinson College alumni, in this episode, Ben talks about growing up as a first-generation Asian immigrant, how sports really shaped him to become the person he is today, how he found his way to the Hong Kong startup ecosystem, and the important role his parents played in his life and why it is so important to be respectful, appreciative and grateful for what our parents have given us. (Recorded on December 27, 2021)About Ben:Ben manages and drives the strategy of Eureka Nova, a leading open innovation platform that empowers technology startups to co-create within the New World Group ecosystem of culture, creativity and innovation. Through Eureka Nova's accelerator programs, open competitions and sandboxes, participating startups work with New World Group's business units and corporate partners to design innovative technologies that solve real business problems. Ben also co-founded Impact Kommons, the first UN SDG accelerator in APAC focused on accelerating impact with purpose-driven startups.Prior to Eureka Nova, Ben founded Startup Launchpad, now Asia's largest I.o.T. startup trade event. He has helped startups raise more than $2 million on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. He is an angel investor and regularly mentors in startup support programs.He holds positions as a Director and Vice Chairman of the Dongguan-Hong Kong Bay Area Association to drive innovation initiatives between Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. Ben graduated from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and holds a Masters in Business Administration from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.Episode Resources:WebsiteLinkedin

Have you ever wondered how can you still maintain hope when you're facing insurmountable discrimination and hate? Lisa Mak (Attorney at Minami Tamaki and incoming President the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area) shares how: - Discrimination can cause you to lose your sense of self. - To fight anti-Asian hate by choosing to speak up. - During this pandemic, we have the ability to choose joy.   Connect with Lisa at linkedin.com/in/lisapmak and minamitamaki.com.

Hong Kong is one of the world's leading hubs when it comes to FinTech innovation and opportunities, and a major driver of the city's Fintech initiatives is InvestHK, the department under the Hong Kong Government responsible for attracting foreign direct investment. On the backdrop of Hong Kong FinTech Week 2021, we caught up with King Leung, Head of FinTech at InvestHK, as he details InvestHK's mission to foster a vibrant FinTech ecosystem and community in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. An engineer turned entrepreneur, King also shares why start-ups and scale-ups should come to Hong Kong and the support services and schemes his department offers.As the Head of FinTech at InvestHK, King has the privilege to work closely with major financial service institutions, FinTech companies, accelerators, innovation labs, investors, regulators and universities. Recognised for his industry domain experience, King has been invited to serve in leadership roles at the FinTech Association of Hong Kong, The Marketing Society Asia and the Asia America Multi-technology Association. Prior to his FinTech immersion, King's tech entrepreneurial career included his role as angel investor in start-ups involving AI, Big Data and InsurTech.Notices & Disclaimers • Views, information and opinions expressed in the Podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent that of the HashKey Group. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. • This Podcast should not be considered as an offer or solicitation to sell, buy or subscribe to any financial instruments or product, securities or any derivative instrument, or any other rights pertaining thereto. • Any decision made by a party after listening to this Podcast shall be on the basis of its own research and not be influenced or based on any view expressed in this Podcast or otherwise. This Podcast does not address all risks. This Podcast does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation and has been prepared without regard to individual financial circumstances, objectives or particular needs of listeners. Listeners should seek their own financial, tax, legal, regulatory and other advice regarding the appropriateness or otherwise of investing in any investments and/or pursuing any investment strategies. The HashKey Group does not express any opinion as to the present or future value or price of any instruments referred to in this Podcast. • By accessing this Podcast, listeners acknowledge that the HashKey Group makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Democratic Resistance in Hong KongDiscussion with Alex Yong-Kang Chow and Brian Leung on China's increasing control over Hong Kong and its breaches of the Sino-British Declaration. We discuss the student democratic protests in 2014 and 2019 and the arrest and trials of the protestors. We discuss the enactment and use of the National Security Law to target free speech and the free press. We discuss the ransacking and closure of the June 4th Museum and the prohibition of the Tiananmen Square vigil and attendant arrest of its organizers. We also discuss the Greater Bay Area initiative and the integration of Hong Kong into the mainland, the recent “elections” of the Legislative Council, the utility of Magnitsky sanctions and China's use of soft power.For More Info: https://thegravity.fm/#/episode/47

Pecha Kucha night coming to Nantou! / from France to Shenzhen to a totally different architect life / writing as a tool for stress release / passion about people and their stories / insights about the Pecha Kucha format / creativity and creative process as a "touch-of-god" / organizing different events for the creative people / the beautiful melting pot of cultures of the Greater Bay Area region if you wanna find out more about the Pecha Kucha nights click here: https://www.pechakucha.com/users/pechakucha-night-shenzhen Support us by liking our content and following our YouTube channel! TheSignR on Instagram @thesign.r You can check the full video version of this podcast on our Youtube channel including an exclusive backstage intro!

Dr. Oefinger is a licensed psychologist, serving San Francisco and the Greater Bay Area.  She completed her doctoral studies in school psychology at Columbia University.  She specializes in child and adolescent psychological assessment, including testing for learning differences, attention differences, and social-emotional traits impacting development.  She also provides individual and family therapy.  In addition to her private practice work, Dr. Oefinger works as a school psychologist at Envision Education and supervises graduate students at the Psychological Services Center at Alliant University. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe!Web: mikeyopp.comTwitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcastFB: coffintalkpodcastSupport the show Get full access to The Casual Casuist at mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe

Joyce Penalver is a retired therapist in Vallejo, California. She was instrumental in forming social clubs and newsletters serving Black lesbians in the Greater Bay Area. We recorded this interview with her in February 2020 before the nationwide lockdowns prompted by COVID-19.