On the other side of the spread is a full-color four-page illustration depicting Hengqin's landmarks, "two-line" customs management system, and the happy life of Macao residents in the zone. 

The spread so far has received rave reviews from readers. 

"It looks modern and polished, packed with details. I really like the headline with the word 'blossoming', which fits nicely with the twin lotus drone image on the front page and ties in well with the story of development," said an expat from the United States, who now works in East China's Jiangsu province. 

"China Daily's layout design is always attractive and exquisite. Taking a closer look at the firework images in the spread, you will find they represent different data involving economy, industry, tourism and many other sectors," said Wang Dongyun, a college teacher from Guangdong province. "It's definitely worth collecting."

As of July, there were 6,365 Macao-funded businesses in the zone, representing a 37.27 percent increase from the zone's establishment in September 2021. 

Statistics showed that in the first half of this year, the industrial added value of Macao-funded firms in the zone reached 1.88 billion yuan ($265 million), soaring 125.9 percent year-on-year. 

Hengqin is also making efforts to create new career development opportunities for residents from Macao and currently, there are more than 5,000 Macao residents working in the zone.