Like Shenzhen, the Northern Metropolis is animated by the spirit of experimentation

As the flagship project of Hong Kong’s five-year plan, the cross-border hub is built to function as a sandbox – a special zone for bold policy and economic innovation

While the exact circumstances, history and status of Hong Kong and Shenzhen differ, both the Northern Metropolis and Shenzhen stem from the very same strain of Chinese political thinking – one that is frequently overlooked and misunderstood by the outside world.