CGTN HK Professor: A vibrant Greater Bay Area reflecting China’s rising global influence

Li Cheng, director of the Center on Contemporary China and the World at the University of Hong Kong, told CGTN that the 15th National Games showcased a compelling blend of Cantonese culture, national confidence and global vision. He noted the strong symbolism in the opening ceremony, the Greater Bay Area’s rising dynamism and Hong Kong’s renewed position as one of the world’s leading financial hubs. Li also highlighted the growing role of sports in driving domestic consumption and strengthening people-to-people diplomacy, adding that the Greater Bay Area is injecting powerful momentum into China’s development and international engagement. #NationalGames #GreaterBayArea #sports

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