China's president launches Hong Kong-mainland mega bridge

The mega bridge links Hong Kong's Lantau island to Zhuhai and the gambling enclave of Macau.

Zhuhai (China) (AFP) - China's President Xi Jinping launched the world's longest sea bridge connecting Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China Tuesday at a time when Beijing is tightening its grip on its semi-autonomous territories.

Xi announced the bridge officially open at a ceremony also attended by Hong Kong's and Macau's city leaders at a new port terminal in the southern mainland city of Zhuhai.