HK, Shenzhen set up cross-boundary development groups

The cross-boundary development groups will be set up by Hong Kong and Shenzhen, in a bid to follow up on the development of Lok Ma Chau Loop and the planning of the Liantang- Heung Yuen Wai control point at the two citiero bordering area, said a press release form the Information Services Department of Hong Kong Administrative Region government.

In addition, a joint study will begin this year, and consultants will be appointed to study the feasibility of the projects and the possible use of the concerned land, according to Hong Kong Secretary for Development Carrie Lam.

Academic organizations will also be appointed by the governments to collect views of the public, experts, and professional bodies and universities on the project.

The two cities will share the project costs. The Liantang-Heung Yuen Wai control point, which will connect the boundary-crossing corridors in eastern Shenzhen and Guangdong prvince, will promote the regional cooperation and benefit the economy, according to Lam.