As the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone celebrates its third anniversary, significant strides have been achieved in economic development, employment, social security, and cross-border flow, among other areas.

In September 2021, the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin was established.

China Southern Airlines' first C919 aircraft completed its maiden commercial flight on Thursday, Sept. 19 (09/19), a carefully arranged alignment between the date and the model number.

Recently, SupBio based in Guangzhou's Huangpu District officially released its independently researched and developed Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) DNA Detection Kit (PCR-Fluorescent Probe Method), making it the world's first approved DNA load detection reagent.

Guangzhou's Nansha District has announced plans to deploy 36 sets of automated drone hangars across the region, forming a drone network that offers round-the-clock, comprehensive, low-cost, and high-frequency data collection and urban monitoring capabilities.

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On September 9th, the People's Government of Guangdong Province successfully completed the roadshow for its 2024 offshore renminbi (RMB) local government bonds. Held at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, this roadshow marked the first one that the Government has conducted in Hong Kong for the issuance of offshore local government bonds, attracting numerous investment institutions from China, the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, South Korea, etc.

"Over the years, Singapore and Guangdong's collaboration in key sectors has generated spin-off effects at the regional level. For example, robust trade and supply chain networks now straddle regions," said Singaporean Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung in a recent exclusive interview with GDToday.

From July to September, Guangdong plans to issue subsidized coupons worth eight million RMB to the public in several rounds, in a bid to boost tourism and cultural consumption. The third batch of coupons will be released at 10 a.m. on September 13, 20, and 27.

A ceremony was held at the Canton Tower, on the afternoon of September 12, to launch the Great Towers Alliance of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

The 2024 Guangzhou Marathon will take place on December 8th. The registration period for the race will last until 5:00 pm on September 19.

On September 7th, the "Nice to 'Sea' U" freshman welcome event was held at the Shenzhen University Town International Conference Center. Subsequently, the Nanshan Service Manual for Expats was officially released.

The 2024 Guangzhou-UK Economic and Trade Cooperation Roundtable Dialogue was held recently in Guangzhou, highlighting the city's vast consumer market as a prime opportunity for British businesses.

Shenzhen's cross-border e-commerce comprehensive pilot zone has been selected by the Ministry of Commerce into the highest echelon for three consecutive years in terms of comprehensive construction progress.

XPENG AEROHT hosted a preview event showcasing its modular flying car, the "Land Aircraft Carrier", marking the first public appearance of the physical vehicle in Guangzhou.

The 20th Summer Summit of Yabuli China Entrepreneurs was held in the Guangzhou Development District and Huangpu District, Guangzhou, from August 30 to September 1.

The 2024 Shenzhen Marathon is scheduled to start on December 1st and will open for registration from 10:00 a.m. on September 3rd to 5:00 p.m. on September 18th. This will be the 10th edition of the event since its inception.

On August 29, the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin officially released its new brand visual identity. It is inspired by the Bingdi lotus, a rare type that carries a pair of flowers on each stalk, unlike most other species which typically have a single flower. This vividly reflects the harmony between Hengqin and Macao.

China Southern's first C919 aircraft, designated B-919J, landed at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport at 10:15 a.m. August 29, a debut of the airlines' new jet.

In the first seven months of this year, Guangdong's industrial production achieved steady growth, and the manufacturing industry continued to maintain good growth momentum. From January to July, the province's industrial added value above designated size hit 2.29 trillion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 5.7%, and the manufacturing industry increased by 5.7%, according to the Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Statistics.

On August 29, Guangdong Province unveiled an implementation plan for using ultra-long-term special treasury bond funds to support consumer goods trade-in.

On August 28, the Guangdong Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT Guangdong) released a white paper on the development of Guangdong's exhibition industry in 2023.

August 26, 2024, marks the 44th anniversary of the establishment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone. This former agricultural town has developed into an innovative global metropolis, achieving more than 1,000 national milestones, and its GDP has soared from 270 million yuan in 1980 to 3.46 trillion yuan in 2023. Shenzhen is a beacon of reform, led by innovation, and a national model.

Starting from October 1st, eight major cities across China – Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xi'an, Changsha, and Fuzhou – will each establish one downtown duty-free shop, marking a significant expansion of duty-free retailing within the country. These shops are designed to sell tax-exempt goods exclusively to outbound travelers, setting up shops within city limits rather than solely at airports or ports.

According to the Guangzhou General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection, as of 24:00 on August 19th, the number of passengers entering and exiting this station this year has reached 9.55 million, 1.87 times that of the same period last year, exceeding the full-year total of 2023.

The China (Guangzhou) Cross-Border E-Commerce Fair, in conjunction with the RCEP Members Cross-Border E-Commerce Cooperation Conference, commenced on August 16.

Since its opening on August 18, 2020, the Hengqin Port has facilitated over 48 million crossings and 5.88 million vehicle entries, with annual growth rates of approximately 62.2% and 40.4%. This year alone, daily records have surged to over 86,000 passengers and 7,200 vehicles, doubling the averages of four years ago.

The 2024 AI Competition of the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin & Macao International Invitational officially kicked off on August 20 at Pui Ching Middle School in Macao. The event has attracted 426 participants from 120 schools and institutions across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and countries such as Singapore, Japan, Portugal, and Malaysia.

Xie Jia, Senior Vice President of AutoFlight, recently said that the unit price of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) service between Shenzhen and Zhuhai will be reduced to 6 RMB ($0.84) per kilometer per person.

After providing a five-day cultural feast, the 2024 South China Festival closed on a high note on August 20, now reporting over 200 publishing brands with 300,000 publications and visitors reaching a new record high.

The 2024 South China Book Festival and Yangcheng Book Fair are set to be held from August 16 to 20, taking place at the China Import and Export Fair Complex's Area B, as well as various satellite venues and online platforms.

Since the beginning of the summer travel rush, Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station has recorded over 800,000 passenger trips, which is a significant record for this major transportation hub. Officially opened on December 26, 2023, it has quickly become a new landmark in the city.

Guangzhou Development District unveiled two data products themed around low-altitude logistics and digital driving assistance respectively at a recent conference on Guangzhou's achievements in market-oriented allocation reform of data elements.

On August 11, the world's largest single-unit floating wind power platform named Mingyang Tianchenghao set sail from Nansha, Guangzhou, heading for the offshore wind farm in Yangjiang for installation.

On August 14, the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin launched its second round of media tours to mark the third anniversary of its administrative organizations' inauguration. Highlighting the region's innovative governance and strengthened ties with Macao, the tours emphasized policy innovations aimed at advancing legal development and economic integration.

A test train in Macao descends from an elevated track towards the Lotus Bridge and traverses the Shizimen Waterway via an underwater tunnel, entering Hengqin.

Guangzhou will establish port economic zones in the districts of Nansha and Huangpu, according to a recent three-year action plan for the construction of the Guangzhou international shipping hub issued by the city.

On August 5, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport marked the 20th anniversary of its transition to a new operational phase with a grand event. During this milestone celebration, Baiyun Airport revealed impressive statistics from its two decades of service: over 950 million passenger trips transported and cargo throughput exceeding 28 million tons.

On August 5, China Railway Guangzhou Group reported a surge in passenger traffic, with 2.315 million passenger trips recorded. Among them, Guangdong has seen 1.506 million passenger trips departing and 1.469 million arriving, highlighting a robust demand for travel.

The European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) officially came into force last week, marking the launch of the first comprehensive AI legislative framework worldwide.

On August 2nd, two Rolls-Royce Trent 700 aircraft engines were delivered to Sichuan Airlines Co., Ltd in Chengdu, under the cooperation of two companies from the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, the Hengqin Jintou International Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (hereafter referred to as Hengqin Jintou Leasing) and Hengqin Xiaoyi Aircraft Technology Co., Ltd. This marks the completion of Hengqin's first aircraft engine leasing transaction.

Recently, according to the Macao Public Works Bureau, the connection channel linking the Lotus Station on Macao's Light Rapid Transit Taipa line and HE1 station on the Hengqin extension line has been completed, meaning one step closer to completing the cross-border public infrastructure project.

Guangdong's cross-border e-commerce import and export volume reached 427.34 billion yuan in the first half of 2024.

As of 15:00 p.m. on July 30, Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link (ShenZhong Link) has seen traffic surge past 2.89 mln in one month. The peak hourly traffic exceeded 8,000, of which passenger cars accounted for about 93 percent; the traffic on the entire route was generally stable and orderly during weekdays, and the traffic volume increased by about 30 percent during weekends, with traffic slowing down during some periods.

The Guangdong Free Trade Zone (FTZ) is celebrating its ninth anniversary with a remarkable surge in foreign trade, which has increased by 11.9% year-on-year, reaching a staggering 658.4 billion yuan within the last year, along with a key set of figures released at a recent press conference.

Nestled in Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor(EEC), BYD's new factory stands as a beacon of regional cooperation and innovation.

The 14th Meeting of the Singapore-Guangdong Collaboration Council (SGCC) was held on the morning of July 31 at the China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City (CSGKC) International Convention and Exhibition Center in Guangzhou.

The Qianhai Joint Venture Office, operated by Guangdong Zhiheng Law Firm and Celeblaws, P.A., has recently received approval to set up in the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone of Shenzhen (Qianhai Cooperation Zone).