# Northern Metropolis: A New Northern Horizon for Hong Kong

https://mins.news/en/item/63620

- CGTN, 2026-09-17 09:14 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-17/Northern-Metropolis-A-New-Northern-Horizon-for-Hong-Kong-1QvRxXeMJ2g/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> Hong Kong unveiled its first five-year plan for economic and social development on September 16, 2026, placing the Northern Metropolis at its centre. Covering about 30,000 hectares beside Shenzhen, the zone is planned as an integrated platform for housing, commerce, universities, innovation, technology and industry, supported by transport and cross-boundary links to broaden Hong Kong’s economic base.

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