Table 1.

Question items for measuring the students’ views on regional cooperation between Hong Kong and mainland China.

Variable ID	Questions/Statements	Response
A1	The relationships and connections between Hong Kong and mainland China on regional planning are important.	4-point Likert scale from strongly disagree to strongly agree
A2	There is more cooperation than competition between Hong Kong and mainland China regarding the economy.	Same as above
A3	The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge offers more advantages than disadvantages to Hong Kong	Same as above
A4	Hong Kong should strengthen cooperation with mainland China in terms of regional environmental protection, regional transportation and regional logistics.	Same as above
A5	The initiation of Free Trade Zones in Guangdong, such as Qianhai in Shenzhen, Nansha in Guangzhou and Hengqin in Zhuhai, helps extend cooperation between Hong Kong and mainland China.	Same as above
A6	Hong Kong and Macau should be included in the Pearl River Delta regional planning in mainland China.	Same as above