From Macao to mainland: A young life in progress

Through basketball, Lam met a woman, also a freshman, Zhou Yang, who would become part of his life. Over a two-year span, their love grew.

"When we came to the last year of undergraduate study, we encouraged each other to study hard," Lam said. Both were admitted to master's degree programs at their alma mater in 2017.

Before graduation in 2019, they faced the typical pressure of finding jobs.

"My family members and friends advised me to return to Macao," he said. "However, I didn't want to leave my girlfriend and decided to go back with her to her hometown, Yinchuan."

Lam currently works as a product manager in the investment banking department of China Everbright Bank in the city, mainly helping clients issue bonds or finance mergers and acquisitions.

"I have many opportunities and can quickly improve my professional skills by studying the core business of commercial banks," he said. "The bank also provides a good platform for future development."

In October 2019, Lam bought his own apartment in Yinchuan, And he married Zhou Yang. "Ningxia people are warm and hospitable," he said. "I can really feel the warmth, kindness, enthusiasm and sincerity of my wife and her parents."

In Yinchuan, Lam has also experienced warmth from the governments of Yinchuan and the region.

"Local governments often organize themed activities for the youth from Hong Kong and Macao and send gifts during major festivals," he said. "With the rapid development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, I believe there will be more development space for young adults from Hong Kong and Macao, providing them with more development opportunities on the mainland."