The purpose of this component of the course is to help students develop an understanding of diversity in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and how equity and inclusion play out there. It adopts the notion that ever-evolving diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, indigenous status, nationality, citizenship status, culture, refugee status etc. has a powerful impact on the lives and opportunities of members in the GBA. The GBA aims to integrate and foster cooperation among Hong Kong, Macao, and the nine municipalities of Guangdong Province in Mainland China and makes it an innovation and technology hub. Seeing diversity as a strength and a source of innovation and creativity, this component of the course will help students understand how diversity, equity, and inclusion shape their lives. It will specifically examine various diversity features in each region, how they collectively construct diversity in the GBA, and how the ideals of equity and inclusion are deployed to address diversity related issues and challenges. The component will also explore intercultural competencies required for effectively and meaningfully participating in the GBA.