Greater Bay
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Macau: A magnetic GBA hub with multiple charms
Analysis Fan, a resident of Guangzhou, had a clear goal for her recent trip to Macau: to enjoy a front-row seat at a performance ... -
Opening up – China, the environmental leader via the GBA
Analysis Underlining Xi Jinping’s 2021 statement to the UN General Assembly, in late October of this year Beijing reiterated China’s goal of carbon neutrality ... -
GBA affords global firms ease of doing business, space for growth
On The Agenda China’s Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is becoming a world-class business hub where global firms can thrive, members of the ... -
China’s urban centers: The new frontiers of science
Analysis Data from the Nature Index has revealed 32 cities in mainland China are now recognized as major contributors to global scientific output. This ... -
Students in HK expressed interest in a fintech career in the city with links to the GBA: survey
On the Agenda The Greater Bay Area is a major policy plan envisioned by the Chinese government for an integrated 11-city cluster involving Hong ... -
Diversifying Beyond Gaming — Challenges and Opportunities in Rebranding Macao
As the city approaches the quarter-century mark of its return to China and prepares to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the SAR, it is ... -
Hong Kong: Top in Finance, Trade, and Tourism
Hong Kong leads the Greater Bay Area in financial services, trade, logistics, and tourism, according to the 2024 Greater Bay Area Industry Development Index. ... -
Guangzhou: $31M Investment at Conference
The 2024 Global Investment Promotion Conference in Guangzhou saw 1,933 projects signed, totaling 2.26 trillion yuan ($313.5 billion). A list of the top 100 ... -
Shenzhen: Forum Strengthens GBA-ASEAN Ties
The 2024 ASEAN-China GBA Economic Cooperation Forum in Qianhai focused on “Technological Leadership, Industrial Synergy.” The event featured discussions, networking, and cultural exchanges, culminating ... -
Zhuhai: Airshow Sees Gun Sale, Security Breach
The 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, held in Zhuhai, concluded on November 17. A limited-edition semi-automatic firearm sold out in three days, ... -
Hong Kong eyes growth in gold trading amid global shifts
Hong Kong is positioning itself as a global gold trading hub to diversify its financial landscape and capitalize on the precious metal’s enduring appeal ... -
Foshan: Global Wing Chun Competition
The 2024 International Wing Chun Competition will take place in Foshan starting Dec 12. This year’s event introduces standardized rules, with five categories including ... -
Huizhou: Third Talent Week for Professionals
Huizhou’s third Talent Week, starting Nov 11, connects professionals from diverse fields with career opportunities in the city. Activities include a satellite event at ... -
Dongguan: Bank Issues $552M I&T Bonds
The Bank of Dongguan issued 4 billion yuan ($552.27 million) in innovation and technology-themed bonds, marking a new financial approach for the city. The ... -
Zhongshan: Investment Push in Yangtze Delta
Zhongshan’s recent Business Environment Promotion Conference in Shanghai led to 17 project contracts with Shanghai companies. The projects span sectors such as new energy, ... -
Jiangmen: Motorcycle Research and Manufacturing Hub
Jiangmen is investing 1 billion yuan ($139 million) in a new motorcycle research and manufacturing base, set to produce 200,000 motorcycles annually in its ... -
Zhaoqing: European-Standard Charging Station
A new multi-functional charging station in Zhaoqing, which meets European standards, began operations on Nov 7. Located near the Seven Star Rocks tourist spot, ... -
Airbus Helicopters establishes base in Cooperation Zone in Hengqin
Airbus Helicopters, a division of European aircraft giant Airbus and the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer, has launched its new China headquarters in the Guangdong-Macao ... -
Hong Kong: Seven new nursing homes open to retirees from HK
Seven new government-subsidized nursing homes in Guangdong now serve Hong Kong retirees. The homes, located in Guangzhou, Foshan, and Zhongshan, are operated by mainland ... -
Guangzhou: Construction of flying car manufacturing base starts
Guangzhou has begun building the world’s first flying car manufacturing base, marking progress in the low-altitude economy. The XPENG AEROHT project will produce up ... -
Shenzhen: Marine economy expo attracts industry leaders
The 2024 China Marine Economy Expo in Shenzhen drew over 400 marine sector representatives. The event spotlighted innovations such as unmanned vessels and semisubmersible ... -
Zhuhai: New drone delivery route to Shenzhen in service
SF Express launched a new drone delivery route between Zhuhai and Shenzhen to meet high-demand needs during the Double 11 shopping festival. The route ... -
Foshan: Tourist numbers go up as new initiatives bear fruit
Foshan’s tourism sector saw a strong performance in 2024, with 45.57 million visitors and a 17.49% increase in revenue to 46.66 billion yuan. The ... -
Air freight’s future: capacity and consumer trends
A panel discussion at the Hong Kong International Airport Super Terminal Expo last week focused on the evolving air freight industry in the Greater ... -
Huizhou: Economy shows good performance Jan-Sept
Huizhou’s GDP grew 4.7% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2024, reaching 420 billion yuan. Industrial output rose by 8.8%, while retail sales ... -
Dongguan: IP-based loans opened to apply for toy companies
Dongguan introduced a new loan program for toy companies, allowing intellectual properties to be used as collateral. The Bank of Dongguan offers loans up ... -
Zhongshan: Shenzhen-Zhongshan link extended to Nansha
The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link now connects to Nansha, cutting travel time to Shenzhen Baoan International Airport to 20 minutes. The 24-kilometer expressway, which opened in ... -
Jiangmen: City seals trade pact with Indonesian conglomerate
Jiangmen’s commerce bureau signed a trade agreement with Indonesia’s Kawan Lama Group at the 136th Canton Fair to boost exports. This deal follows previous ... -
Zhaoqing: ESG accounts to speed up companies’ green push
Zhaoqing launched ESG accounts for 314 companies in its high-tech industrial zone to monitor green and digital transformation. These accounts streamline loan access and ... -
Tradeoffs: avoid, weaken or accept
Analysis There is broad dialogue among both alternative and conventional economists to shake the foundations of the central importance of economic growth. This questions ... -
Future-ready: Cargo’s eco-friendly practices
On The Agenda In a session Wednesday at the Super Terminal Expo 2024, industry leaders gathered to discuss the future of air transport and ... -
Notes on academic studies
“Regional Development in China Under the ‘Dual-Circulation’ Strategy: The Case of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area” Hong Yu Journal of Contemporary China (2023) This ... -
First GBA Cultural Heritage Forum starts in Macau
On The Agenda The first Greater Bay Area (GBA) Cultural Heritage Forum began yesterday The Forum invited experts from Macau, Hong Kong, and Guangdong ... -
Catering to a food heaven
Feature Report With a unique melding of Eastern and Western cultures, Hong Kong has long stood out as a culinary paradise. But as business ... -
Coordinate and Simplify to Uphold the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ Principle
Analysis On December 10, 2023, the State Council of the People’s Republic of China approved the General Development Plan for the Construction of the ...
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