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Delegation of foreign consular corps in HK and HK business community members visit Dongguan
A delegation from foreign consular corps in Hong Kong and business communities in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) visited Dongguan from March 20 to 21. During the tour, the delegation visited China Spallation Neutron Source, Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory and Huawei Songshan Lake Base to seek business and investment opportunities.
Macao and Hengqin seek business opportunities in Malaysia, taking 80 matchmaking sessions
From March 18 to 20, the Macao-Hengqin Joint Investment Promotion Delegation visited Malaysia to conduct overseas investment promotion, participating enterprise representatives expressed confidence about the prospects of investment and development in Macao and Hengqin, and proceed with a field trip as soon as possible.
Guangdong exhibits at China Trade Fair Indonesia 2023
The 3rd China Trade Fair Indonesia 2023 kicked off at Jakarta International Expo recently. Guangdong enterprises, together with more than 700 Chinese enterprises from the provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shandong, Fujian, and Jilin, attended the fair.
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Friends' talk | Malaysian Chinese devotes herself to promoting Teochew culture to the world
"It is a great honour to receive the 'Guangdong Friendship Award'," said Lim Gaik Siang, Cultural Consultant of Chaozhou's Xiangqiao District, in an interview with GDToday. "I would give this award to my grandfather, who always expected us to make our ancestors famous."
Friends' Talk | Vice Chancellor of GTIIT: Guangdong has all the ingredients to achieve success in science and technology
"I's a great honour for me to be worthy of the 'Guangdong Friendship Award'," said Prof. David Gershoni, Vice Chancellor of Guangdong Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (GTIIT) in an exclusive interview with GDToday. "But more importantly, it is an sign that Guangdong Province appreciates the significance of this institute."
Friends' talk | American orthopedist devoted to better health care for Chinese public
On March 2, in a ward at Shenzhen Children's Hospital, David P. Roye Jr. from the United States was conducting a preoperative examination for a child who was preparing to undergo an ankle surgery. After the examination, David P. Roye Jr. helped the child put on socks, spoke softly to comfort the child, and helped the little child get rid of nervousness before surgery.
Chinese and foreign law firms can implement joint operations in Qianhai from March 14
From March 14 in the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone, qualified Chinese and foreign law firms can implement joint operations to provide legal services involving the application of Chinese and foreign laws. They can also cooperate in cross-border and international legal cases.
Friends' talk | Top British Academician in CAS aims at great science in Shenzhen
Friends' talk | American orthopedist devoted to better health care for Chinese public
Macao and Hengqin seek business opportunities in Indonesia
Chinese and foreign law firms can implement joint operations in Qianhai from March 14
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China betters legal environment for both foreign and domestic companies: US legal expert
“Notwithstanding undergoing incredible criticism internationally, which I don’t understand, China remains true to its path. Hopefully, some people and countries will take notice and stop behaving in such a belligerent way,” said Donald Lewis, a US legal expert.
Guangdong vows efforts to attract foreign investment under new development trend
“In recent years, service-oriented foreign-funded enterprises have shown a rapidly increasing trend,” Joanne Wang, Guangdong Markets Leader of PwC China, told GDToday and Lianhe Zaobao at a joint interview on the high-quality development in Guangdong, the province perceived as the economic engine of China.
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Over 50% of foreign companies listed China as one of the top three investment destinations in global: AmCham South China
China has still deemed the most attractive destination for investment. More than 50% of foreign companies listed China as the top three investment destinations globally, according to the latest report by the American Chamber of Commerce in South China (AmCham South China) on February 27.
Guangdong cross-border e-commerce industry expanded by 43 times in 7 years
From 2015 to 2022, Guangdong's import and export volume on cross-border e-commerce has increased from 14.8 billion RMB in 2015 to 645.4 billion RMB in 2022 with a scale of nearly 43 times and an average annual growth rate of 72%, accounting for 31% of the national total, According to a provincial-level seminar recently.
Hengqin Cooperation Zone gets financial support to facilitate cross-border payment
The People's Bank of China, China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission, China Securities Regulatory Commission, State Administration of Foreign Exchange and Guangdong government jointly issued 30 specific measures on financial support for the construction of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin on February 23.
Here’s the latest travel guide for China-bound travellers & International flight schedules in March
Starting from March 1 (local time), China-bound travellers can take antigen tests (including self-test kits) instead of nucleic acid tests. Also, Chinese and foreign airlines are no longer required to check travellers' negative test results prior to departure.
Guangdong cross-border e-commerce industry expanded by 43 times in 7 years
Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs Investment (Guangdong) Conference kicks off in Guangzhou
Hengqin Cooperation Zone gets financial support to facilitate cross-border payment
Here’s the latest travel guide for China-bound travellers & International flight schedules in March
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Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs Investment (Guangdong) Conference to be held in Guangzhou from February 24 to 25
The Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs Investment (Guangdong) Conference will be held in Guangzhou from February 24 to 25 with about 600 participants, according to a press conference held on February 21. Overseas Chinese entrepreneurs are full of confidence in participating in Guangdong's high-quality development, said Yan Ke, Director General of Guangdong Provincial Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese.
President of the US Chao-Shan Chamber of Commerce: More overseas Chinese investors interested in Guangdong's strategic industrial clusters
"What attracts me most about Guangdong is a more innovative investment philosophy, a more relaxed investment environment, and better investment services," said Lin Huiyong, President of the US Chao-Shan Chamber of Commerce.
We plan to build sci-tech incubation base and seek innovative development through foreign venture capital: Chairman of GBA Innovation Think Tank
"Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) has achieved noticeable results in building sci-tech innovation platforms. We have seen many overseas Chinese scientists and entrepreneurs pay great attention to the sci-tech policies in GBA," said Matthew Chong, member of All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese and Chairman of GBA Innovation Think Tank, when sharing with GDToday before the Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs Investment (Guangdong) Conference (February 24 to 25).
9 GBA cities' imports and exports hit 7.94 trillion RMB in 2022
In 2022, the import and export value of nine Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) mainland cities recorded 7.94 trillion RMB, accounting for 95.6 percent of the total of Guangdong Province and 18.9 percent of the whole of China, according to statistics from Guangdong Sub-administration of General Administration of Customs (GACC).
We plan to build sci-tech incubation base and seek innovative development through foreign venture capital: Chairman of GBA Innovation Think Tank
9 GBA cities' imports and exports hit 7.94 trillion RMB in 2022
Guangzhou on its road to high-quality development
Guangdong to expedite the building of a high-quality transport network
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ExxonMobil announces a new R&D centre in Guangdong
A ceremony for the ExxonMobil Huizhou Ethylene Project was held on January 15th by the US-headquartered chemical giant ExxonMobil. The ceremony marked the installation of critical production equipment for the Huizhou Project, and also the beginning of a new R&D facility.
The new Dayawan Technology Center will help attract world-class scientists to Guangdong: ExxonMobil China
When looking back on his tenure as chairman of ExxonMobil (China) Investment Co Ltd. since 2017, Fernando Vallina may feel that ExxonMobil Huizhou Ethylene Project is among his most fruitful projects.
Hengqin clarifies the requirements of enterprises' substantive operation
On February 14, the Tax Bureau, Finance Bureau, Commercial Service Bureau, Economic Development Bureau and Financial Development Bureau of the Cooperation Zone jointly issued the Announcement on the Substantive Operation of Qualified Industries and Enterprises in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin (hereinafter referred to as the Announcement) to clarify the specific requirements for the substantive operation in the Cooperation Zone.
Foreign capital positive to Guangzhou's business environment
"There is no other places in the world except Guangzhou that has formed such a complete optical industry circle," Wilson Peng, President of ZEISS Optical China, told GDToday when participating in the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Guangzhou Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment on February 10.
The new Dayawan Technology Center will help attract world-class scientists to Guangdong: ExxonMobil China
Hengqin clarifies the requirements of enterprises' substantive operation
Foreign capital positive to Guangzhou's business environment
Guangzhou issues 38 policy measures to support high-quality development of market entities
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Poster | Highlights of the regulations for promoting the development of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin
On February 8, the regulations for promoting the development of Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin was officially released and will take effect from March 1, 2023. The regulations cover the administration system of the Cooperation Zone, and its planning, construction and management, as well as industrial development. Follow the posters for some highlights of the regulations.
