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Hengqin Insiders | Macao young entrepreneur embraces Hengqin opportunities in Traditional Chinese Medicine technology
With the introduction of the "Products inspected by Macao" series logos, local and Macao businesses in Hengqin are already seeing significant benefits. Stephen Wong, executive director of Authenmole (Macau) Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology Limited, shares the positive impact this certification has had on their operations.
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Guangdong's Qianhai ranks first in innovation index
On July 16, the Institute of Free Trade Zones of Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) released the "2023-2024 China Pilot Free Trade Zone Institutional Innovation Index". According to the score results, Guangdong's Qianhai, Shanghai (Pudong), Guangdong's Nansha, Shanghai (Lingang), Tianjin, Beijing, Fujian's Xiamen, Sichuan's Chengdu, Guangdong's Hengqin, and Chongqing are among the top ten nationwide.
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New air cargo route connects Shenzhen to Anchorage and Chicago
On July 12, a B777F cargo plane loaded with cross-border e-commerce goods took off from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, made a stop in Anchorage, and then headed to Chicago. This marked the official opening of the Shenzhen-Anchorage-Chicago air cargo route by China Southern Airlines Cargo Co., Ltd., providing an efficient air bridge for China-US economic and trade cooperation.
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Hengqin unveils new measures to boost hotel industry with expanded range of buildings for conversion
Hengqin has extended the range of buildings eligible for temporary conversion into hotels as part of its latest measures released on July 4th, aimed at further promoting development in the hotel industry.
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China Southern and Malaysia Airlines expand cooperation
China Southern Airlines (CSA) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) have recently signed an expanded codeshare flight agreement, announcing the expansion to include the Guangzhou-Penang route operated by CSA, as well as the Kuala Lumpur-Beijing Daxing and Kuala Lumpur-Shanghai Pudong routes operated by MAS, beginning on July 10.
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The Forum on China-Africa Local Government Cooperation kicks off in Guangzhou
Co-organized by Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and People’s Government of Guangdong Province, the 5th Forum on China-Africa Local Government Cooperation was held in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province on July 9.
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African officials gathered to bolster multidimensional cooperative mechanism at CALGC Forum
Co-organized by Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and People's Government of Guangdong Province, the 5th Forum on China-Africa Local Government Cooperation was held in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province on July 9.
Hengqin unveils new measures to boost hotel industry with expanded range of buildings for conversion
China Southern and Malaysia Airlines expand cooperation
The Forum on China-Africa Local Government Cooperation kicks off in Guangzhou
African officials gathered to bolster multidimensional cooperative mechanism at CALGC Forum
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ShenZhong Link leads electronic components industry upgrade & supply chain optimization: Cooka (Zhongshan) Technology
When the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link (ShenZhong Link) opens, the travel time between Zhongshan and Shenzhen will be greatly shortened from two hours to 30 minutes. Zhongshan will usher in new opportunities for development.
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Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link is a big move for GBA's business environment: CASIO Electronic Technology (Zhongshan)
The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link is set to open to traffic at the end of this month, which will not only narrow the distance between the two places but also bring unprecedented development opportunities to many enterprises.
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Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link connects cities across Pearl River Estuary
As the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link is about to open to traffic, the two sides of the Pearl River will be connected by the bridge, turning the entire Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) into a cohesive entity.
The eastern side of the Pearl River Estuary requires space, while the western side yearns for industrial development. The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link will expedite industrial synergy between the east and the west.
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Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link to construct "one-hour life circle" for 70% of Guangdong residents
The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link will connect the metropolitan areas of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and the west side of the Pearl River Estuary. Along with the Humen Bridge and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge over the Lingdingyang, it will form an A-shaped transportation network and create a "one-hour commuting circle" within 100 kilometers of the Pearl River Estuary.
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243.9 billion Yuan Investment inked to boost Guangdong's coordinated development
Guangdong held its annual conference for economic and trade cooperation between the Pearl River Delta and the Eastern, Western, and Northern Regions of Guangdong on June 19. Themed "Regional Coordination for a Better Future," the conference saw over 319 cooperation projects and 243.9 billion yuan in investment agreed upon.
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GBA's first full timetable China-Europe freight train departs from Guangzhou
The first full timetable China-Europe freight train departed from Guangzhou International Port, located in Baiyun District, heading for Warsaw, Poland, via Erenhot Port. This inaugural service marks the debut of a full timetable China-Europe freight train in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and China's first such service departing via Erenhot Port for the entire journey.
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International transit passengers can enjoy a free one-day tour in Guangzhou
Welcome to Guangzhou! To further promote inbound tourism and convey Guangzhou's sincerity to international tourists, Guangzhou will, starting from the end of June, offer a free one-day tour program to international transit passengers.
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The "Guangdong-Europe Promotion Conference on Animation Films" held in France
The Guangdong Animation Film Delegation and representatives from more than 10 internationally renowned animation companies including Blue Spirit Studios and China Film Group Corporation gathered to discuss hot topics in the industry such as animation production, distribution, copyright trading, and technological innovation.
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China's homegrown C919 jetliner to fly on 4th regular route between Guangzhou and Shanghai
Beginning on June 14, China Eastern Airlines' C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, will commence operation on the fourth commercial regular route between Shanghai and Guangzhou. On that day, flight MU5309 will take off from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 9:30 and land at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport at 11:55. The return flight from Guangzhou, MU5316, is scheduled to take off at 13:30 and is expected to arrive in Shanghai at 16:00.
Guangzhou and Shenzhen among China's first pilot cities for a modern commercial distribution system
Why did they choose Guangzhou's Nansha?
China's homegrown C919 jetliner to fly on 4th regular route between Guangzhou and Shanghai
Hengqin's closed-loop operation reaches 100 days with persistent release of policy benefits
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Intercity bus service between Shenzhen and Zhongshan set to launch
On June 5th, the Transport Bureau of Zhongshan Municipality announced that two intercity bus routes, "Expo Center - Qianhai Bay" and "Cuiheng New District Talent Hub - Qianhai Bay," will be launched concurrently with the opening of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link.
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Video丨Exquisite Dongguan art toys wow visitors in San Francisco
These are what visitors have said at Pier 39 of Fisherman's Wharf, as the "Explore Trend of China Chic, Create Memory of Art Toy" Dongguan art toys exhibition was held in San Francisco, the US on May 29. Over 200 China-chic art toys from Dongguan City of Guangdong province were exhibited, attracting over 1000 people to visit the exhibition.
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One year on, Guangdong ports see import tax cuts of 350 mln RMB under RCEP
On June 2, 2023, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) came into full effect among all 15 members. One year later, goods valued at 15.04 billion RMB have entered Guangdong ports under RCEP, with import duties reduced by 350 million RMB. These figures represent year-on-year increases of 14% and 8.5% respectively, according to statistics from the Guangdong Sub-Administration of the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China.
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First foreign currency card payment of personal postal articles tax at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Customs
On June 3rd, the first case of a foreign traveller using an overseas-issued foreign currency card (hereinafter referred to as a "foreign card") to pay personal postal articles tax was successfully processed at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Customs, which is subordinate to Gongbei Customs.
One year on, Guangdong ports see import tax cuts of 350 mln RMB under RCEP
Guangdong intercity railways see nearly 550,000 passengers during first week of operation
Increased direct flights between Guangdong and int'l destinations
First foreign currency card payment of personal postal articles tax at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Customs
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Thrive with GBA | AmCham South China: GBA is the future of what China will be in next 20 years
The Bay to Bay Dialogue will be held on May 29 in San Francisco, highlighting cooperation between the San Francisco Bay Area and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). For more insights into the synergy between the two bay areas, and the development of the GBA in the eyes of foreign entrepreneurs, GDToday spoke with Harley Seyedin, the President of the American Chamber of Commerce in South China.
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Thrive with GBA | US expert: innovation the most interesting connection between two bay areas
The Bay to Bay Dialogue between Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and San Francisco Bay Area will be held on May 29 (local time) in California. What are the similarities between the two regions? And what are the key areas for future cooperation? GDToday spoke to Sean Randolph, the Senior Director of the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, to find out.
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Thrive with GBA | Greater Bay Area held conference in Paris to further ties with French companies
Organized by Guangdong, Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Europe (France) Economic and Trade Cooperation Conference was held in Paris on May 24 (local time).
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Two bay areas can cooperate in various fields to fight climate change
The first US-China Bay to Bay Dialogue was held in Berkeley, California on May 29 (local time). Dee Dee Myers, Senior Advisor to the Governor and Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, pointed out that the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is similar to San Francisco Bay Area, especially in terms of climate goals. Myers stressed there are a lot of opportunities for the two regions to work together.
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Guangdong FTZ attracts global investment, with hundreds of Fortune 500 listed enterprises
On May 29th, the Guangdong Department of Commerce and the Qianhai Management Bureau jointly organized an investment promotion conference in Qianhai to attract international investors to the Guangdong Free Trade Zone and promote cooperation between domestic and foreign enterprises.
Thrive with GBA | Greater Bay Area held conference in Paris to further ties with French companies
Two bay areas can cooperate in various fields to fight climate change
San Jose hopes to become the sister city of Shenzhen
Guangdong FTZ attracts global investment, with hundreds of Fortune 500 listed enterprises
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Business Trends丨Pre-order for Guangdong-made Land Aircraft Carrier to start in November
Flying has always been a dream of humanity, and in Guangzhou, this dream is becoming a reality. The low-altitude economy, particularly in manufacturing, is thriving. Soon, in November this year, you will be able to pre-order the Land Aircraft Carrier, a car equipped with electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) capabilities. Join GDToday on a journey to the fascinating world of Guangdong Province's booming low-altitude economy.
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Great news! Travelling on GBA’s intercity railways like taking the metro
Starting from May 15, passengers can swipe the Guangzhou metro and bus QR code to take the Foshan-Zhaoqing Intercity Railway and the Dongguan-Huizhou Intercity Railway. This means passengers don't need to buy tickets in advance and can take the train anytime, just like they do when taking a metro.
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15 minutes from city center to Guangzhou South Railway Station! This tunnel to make it possible
By June 2025, it will only take 15 minutes to travel from downtown Guangzhou to the city’s South Railway Station. This will greatly facilitate residents' travel during holidays and peak hours, compared to the current situation.
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High-quality development-themed media tour kicks off in Guangdong
Over 100 representatives from about 20 state and local media outlets gathered in Guangzhou on Tuesday, May 14, to embark on a seven-day reporting tour in Guangdong, exploring the construction of a modern industrial system and the practice of new productive forces in the province.
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New batch of rule coordination mechanism cases in GBA unveiled, emphasizing on practical cross-border projects on people's livelihood
The Guangdong Provincial Office of the Leading Group for the Development of the GBA released the second batch of 16 typical rule coordination mechanism cases in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) on May 13th.
Great news! Travelling on GBA’s intercity railways like taking the metro
15 minutes from city center to Guangzhou South Railway Station! This tunnel to make it possible
High-quality development-themed media tour kicks off in Guangdong
New batch of rule coordination mechanism cases in GBA unveiled, emphasizing on practical cross-border projects on people's livelihood