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The 55 km transport link connecting Hong Kong and Macau to mainland China was first proposed in 1983. The aim was to link the prosperous island territories of Hong Kong and Macau, previously governed by overseas nations, to 11 major Chinese cities, creating an industrial and hi-tech region to rival Silicon Valley. This would combat economic decline in the Pearl River delta, where international exports have fallen, and develop the poorer Guangdong province adjacent to the islands. It was also hoped the bridge would expand tourism and increase trading efficiency.
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