Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge sees growing imports, exports

The import and export value of goods passing through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge's Zhuhai port exceeded 62 billion yuan (about 8.5 billion U.S. dollars) in the first quarter of this year, a year-on-year increase of 23.6 percent, according to data released by Gongbei Customs recently.

The figure sets a new record for the highest Q1 trade value since the port opened in 2018.

Notably, exports through the cross-border e-commerce customs management platform at the port reached 18.12 billion yuan, marking a 73 percent year-on-year surge.

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge sees growing imports, exports

Chinese stocks closed higher on Tuesday. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index ended flat at 3,965.12 points.

The Shenzhen Component Index closed 0.49 percent higher at 13,604.07 points.

The ChiNext Index, tracking China's Nasdaq-style board of growth enterprises, gained 0.63 percent to close at 3,242.9 points Tuesday. The ChiNext Index, together with the Shenzhen Component Index and other indices, reflects the performance of stocks listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

Chinese shares close higher Tuesday