Hey there! π Have you ever wished you could get somewhere faster? Well, in the Chinese mainland, there’s an incredible new way to travel between two big cities: Shenzhen and Zhongshan! Let’s discover how the amazing Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link is bringing people closer together. ππ
What is the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link? π€
The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link is a huge project that connects the cities of Shenzhen and Zhongshan across the Pearl River. It’s 24 kilometers longβthat’s like 224 football fields end to end! πππ
This link is super special because it includes two big bridges, two man-made islands, and a super cool underwater tunnel with eight lanes for cars. π£οΈπ
Traveling Faster Than Ever! π
Before the link was built, it took about two hours to travel between Shenzhen and Zhongshan. Now, thanks to the link, it only takes about 30 minutes! Imagine saving all that time! β°β¨
Helping People and Businesses π
Since it opened one year ago, over 31 million vehicles have used the link. That’s a lot of cars! πππ
The link helps people get to work, visit friends, and travel easily. It also helps businesses move products faster, which is great for everyone. Companies are even moving their factories to Zhongshan because it’s now so easy to connect with Shenzhen. ππ¦
One company manager, Mr. Liao, said, “We moved our factory to Zhongshan but kept our main office in Shenzhen. We feel great about the future!” π
Cool Technology Makes It Safe and Smart π€
The link isn’t just about getting places faster; it’s also super smart! It uses big data and artificial intelligence (AI) to keep everyone safe. π§ π‘
If something unusual happens, like a car stopping suddenly, the system notices right away and sends help. In emergencies, over 400 devices, like sprinklers, can turn on instantly to keep people safe. π¨π
Robots even help check the tunnels every day to make sure everything is okay. How cool is that? π€π
Bringing the Greater Bay Area Together β€οΈ
The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link is part of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. This area is like a big family of cities working together. ποΈπ€
With the link, people, ideas, and goods can move around more easily. It’s helping the area grow stronger and more connected! ππͺ
The Future Looks Bright! π
Many new projects and events are happening because of the link. Over 400 business leaders from around the world are visiting to see how they can be part of this exciting place. ππΌ
Who knows what amazing things will happen next? Maybe one day you’ll visit and see it all for yourself! πβοΈ
The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link is a fantastic example of how people can build amazing things to bring the world closer together. What’s something you would like to invent to help people? π€π
Reference(s):
China's Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link deepens Greater Bay Area integration
cgtn.com