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The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB), the 【小题1】 (eight) wonder of the 21st century, opened 【小题2】 the morning of October 24th, 2018. The bridge links three areas, making 【小题3】 much more convenient to travel from one to another. Since opening, the three-hour drive between Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao 【小题4】 (shorten) to 30 minutes. 

The project involved over 400 new patents, broke seven world records, and featured 【小题5】 (independent) developed key techniques and design. After 【小题6】 8-year struggle, the success of the HZMB achieves 【小题7】 several generations have been dreaming of, and amazes the whole world with its demonstration of perfect skills and high-level Chinese standards. The bridge is intended to be 【小题8】 (rely) for more than 120 years. From the Belt and Road Initiative to “Created in China”, there is always a group of people 【小题9】 (provide) strong technical support for each of the country’s huge projects. From the beginning in December 2009 to the day of the official opening, all 【小题10】 (walk) of life made great contributions to the design and construction of the HZMB, contributing “Wisdom of China”.