NewzHong Kong is proceeding with the development of the 'Northern Metropolis,' a US$28 billion high-tech hub project that involves the conversion of a land area spanning approximately one-third of the territory. The initiative requires the demolition of existing villages, farmland, and natural wetlands to facilitate infrastructure expansion and deepen economic integration with mainland China.
The project has necessitated the displacement of long-term residents, including elderly individuals whose ancestral homes are slated for demolition. The development represents a significant shift in land use as the government prioritizes large-scale technological and regional integration goals over existing rural and residential settlements.
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