Above: A view of the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub (E Hub). Chai Hua / China Daily

As guest at the opening ceremony of the facilities last week, Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying called on young people to "spread their wings" to explore opportunities beyond the city's borders.

To Ricky Leung and many other Hong Kong entrepreneurs, E Hub promises an attractive environment, including rent-free offices for one year, onsite residence at reasonable rental and free high-speed Wi-Fi. What's more, the estate is managed by a Hong Kong company.

The biggest attraction, however, is ready access to the mainland market, Leung of Printact said. "At first, we are attracted by the special policies offered by Qianhai, such as low tax and rental and other subsidies," he said. "Also, I think Qianhai is a good place for Hong Kong entrepreneurs to understand and explore the mainland market," he said.

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By Chai Hua in Shenzhen (HK Edition)