Tag: GBA VIews
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Work Reimagined: Mount Danxia
ANALYSIS There’s a well-known parable of the poor middle-aged Mexican (alternatively a Pacific Islander, Sri Lankan…) fisherman living in an idyllic coastal village. He does not ... -
Guangzhou: Where ancient soul meets avant-garde edge
Travelog Guangzhou, a metropolis with more than 2,200 years of continuous history, is undergoing a remarkable transformation. The city masterfully stitches together profound historical depth ... -
The GBA’s airport battle moves beyond the runway
Analysis The Greater Bay Area’s airport competition is being fought well before passengers reach a departure hall or freight reaches an aircraft. Two developments this week ... -
Huanggang crossing completes major passenger and vehicle test
On the Agenda Hong Kong and Shenzhen have conducted a major pressure test at the new Huanggang crossing, involving more than 10,000 civil servants and nearly ... -
The Greater Bay Area is moving beyond AI innovation to AI industrialization
Analysis For years, the Greater Bay Area’s artificial intelligence ambitions have been measured by research breakthroughs, venture capital and the race to develop increasingly powerful large ... -
GBA export machine shifts into higher gear
On the Agenda The Greater Bay Area is reinforcing its position as one of China’s leading export engines as governments and businesses across the region accelerate ... -
Notes on academic studies
Deconstructing Order and Emergence in Spatial Cluster and Evolution of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area Using Percolation Theory Author(s): Yuting Zhang, Xiaolei Zhang, Xia Li, ... -
Zhuhai’s cafe culture: A brew of coastal charm and urban edge
Zhuhai has long been celebrated for its relaxed coastal lifestyle, but beneath the surface of this laid-back city lies a surprisingly vibrant and sophisticated cafe culture. ... -
InvestHK, Dongguan deepen innovation cooperation
InvestHK and the Songshan Lake High-tech Industrial Development Zone in Dongguan signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in helping mainland technology companies expand internationally ... -
Environmental cooperation expands
Hong Kong and Shenzhen held their annual Joint Working Group on Environmental Protection meeting in Shenzhen on Aug. 7. Officials discussed cooperation on marine pollution control, ... -
Brazil opens Greater Bay Area office
Brazil’s trade and investment promotion agency, ApexBrasil, officially opened its Greater Bay Area office in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District. According to the Shenzhen municipal government, the office ... -
AI and robotics cooperation promoted
Officials from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau participated in a regional conference promoting cooperation in artificial intelligence and robotics. More than 200 representatives from enterprises, research ... -
Central SOEs urged to deepen GBA investment
Officials from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau jointly promoted Greater Bay Area investment opportunities to centrally administered state-owned enterprises, encouraging greater participation in strategic industries and ... -
Cross-border botanical garden planned
Hong Kong and Shenzhen will jointly develop a national-level botanical garden designed to strengthen biodiversity conservation, scientific research and environmental education. China Daily, citing mainland authorities, ... -
International payments made easier for overseas visitors
Shenzhen has expanded payment services for international visitors by increasing acceptance of overseas bank cards, improving foreign currency exchange facilities and providing multilingual support across transport ... -
Zhuhai glow-up: Why the city is becoming a wellness powerhouse
Analysis From world-class spas to cutting-edge hospitals, Zhuhai offers luxury wellness at a fraction of Macau’s prices. For those accustomed to the high-end prices of Macau, ... -
One tap closer: Greater Bay Area deepens transport integration with expanded contactless travel systems
Analysis The continuous expansion of contactless transit services across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) signals a shift toward more integrated cross-city mobility, as transport ... -
GBA travel shows preference for coastal leisure and local cultural experiences
Analysis China’s tourism market demonstrated sustained vitality during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, with a blend of cultural tradition, shifting travel behavior, and diversified destination choices ... -
Jinma Bridge connected, set to boost GBA transport capacity
On the agenda The Jinma Bridge, a major component of the Guangzhou–Zhaoqing Expressway project, was successfully joined on Monday, marking an important construction milestone and paving ... -
The great northbound shift: Why Macau residents are crossing the border for groceries and dumplings
Analysis For decades, the relationship between Macau and its neighboring city – Zhuhai was defined by the gaming sector. Macau offered the glitter; Zhuhai provided ... -
929 Challenge expands into AIE Expo, deepening China–Lusophone startup links
On the Agenda The 929 Challenge will hold its sixth edition finals inside a major regional technology exhibition for the first time, organizers said. The startup ... -
AULP meeting opens in Macau, highlights Greater Bay Area–Lusophone higher education cooperation
On the agenda The 35th Annual Meeting of the Association of Portuguese Speaking Universities (AULP) opened on June 15 at the University of Macau (UM), bringing ... -
Talent cultivation and collaborative cross-border education
Analysis Each recent trip I have made into the broader GBA from Macau – official trips which have become more frequent and are almost monthly now ... -
Tang Tingshu and the Pearl River Beginning of Modern China
Analysis Long before the Greater Bay Area became shorthand for high-speed rail, container ports and cross-border capital flows, the estuary of the Pearl River was already ... -
Shaoguan: Where Chan Buddhism, Song Dynasty poets, and third-wave coffee converge
Travelog Nestled in northern Guangdong, Shaoguan has long been the region’s rugged northern gateway, a strategic pass controlling trade and troop movements since the Han Dynasty. ...
