4. Future as part of the GBA

The city is becoming even more integrated into the mainland as part of the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

Following the Olympic triumph in Tokyo, the State Council announced on Aug 26 that Guangdong province, Hong Kong and Macao will co-host the 2025 National Games, making the two special administrative regions to firstly hold the nation's top sports competition.

Lam announced on Oct 6 in the Policy Address of her current term the plan of a Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to consolidate the city's strengths in these fields, which is considered as the most logical move made in the best interest of these sectors.