Past history of HK & Shenzhen

Comparing light shows in both cities

Shenzhen the future edge?

'Big brother' HK: Why Shenzhen still needs it

Top draws for people to visit either city

What is China's GBA concept?

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

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Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani

Executive producer: Ernest Luis

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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&rsquo; 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&rsquo;s Symphony of Lights - a tourist staple since 2004
5:35 Does Shenzhen represent the future, in terms of the tech edge?&nbsp;
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: <a href="https://str.sg/9Snd">https://str.sg/9Snd</a>
Register for Asian Insider newsletter:<a href="https://str.sg/stnewsletters"> https://str.sg/stnewsletters</a>&nbsp;
Hosts: Albert Wai (<a href="mailto:albertw@sph.com.sg">albertw@sph.com.sg</a>) &amp; Chang May Choon (<a href="mailto:changmc@sph.com.sg">changmc@sph.com.sg</a>)&nbsp;
Produced and edited by: Fa&rsquo;izah Sani
Executive producer: Ernest Luis
Follow Asian Insider Podcast on Fridays here:
Channel:<a href="https://str.sg/JWa7"> https://str.sg/JWa7</a>&nbsp;
Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://str.sg/JWa8"> https://str.sg/JWa8</a>&nbsp;
Spotify:<a href="https://str.sg/JWaX"> https://str.sg/JWaX</a>&nbsp;
Feedback to: <a href="mailto:podcast@sph.com.sg">podcast@sph.com.sg</a>&nbsp;
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Synopsis: Every Friday, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST’s globally-based correspondents.

Produced and edited by: Fa'izah Sani

Executive producer: Ernest Luis

A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

Synopsis: Every Friday, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST’s globally-based correspondents.
Produced and edited by: Fa'izah Sani
Executive producer: Ernest Luis
A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

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Synopsis: Every Friday, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST’s globally-based correspondents.
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Executive producer: Ernest Luis
A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

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