The Constitutional & Mainland Affairs Bureau announced today that the first batch of the Greater Bay Area Information Station (GBAIS) digital information platform commenced operation.

With a simple and easy-to-use interface, the GBAIS introduces to the public the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and useful information about the bay area cities.

The aim of the GBAIS is to enhance the understanding of different sectors of the community about the policy directions and facilitation measures for the high-quality development of the GBA.

The first batch of seven GBAISs has been set up at different spots across the city to disseminate rich information about the bay area, including the development timeline, and the development directions and policy measures in different areas.

The GBAIS also features short videos providing practical information for Hong Kong people and enterprises about living and developing in the Mainland cities of the GBA, such as the application for residence permits, opening bank accounts, purchasing properties, education arrangements, taxation, healthcare and social security-related issues, etc.

Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Maisie Chan visited the GBAIS located at the Central Library today and introduced to members of the public the diverse and informative content of the GBAIS.

She also encouraged Hong Kong's young people to make good use of the significant opportunities brought about by GBA development.