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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Data Explorer | Guangdong's economic growth in Q1 lays solid foundation for stable and improving economy in 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, the overall economy of Guangdong Province maintained stable growth, showing a good start, according to data released by the Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Statistics on April 24. During this period, Guangdong's GDP reached 3.151066 trillion RMB, an increase of 4.4 percent year-on-year.
China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Entrepreneurship Conference draws nearly 700 participants to explore collaboration opportunities
The Entrepreneurship Conference, a supporting event of the 6th Ministerial Conference of the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao), successfully concluded on April 23 with the theme of "Promoting New Trends in Digital Transformation and Sharing Opportunities for Green Development."
GBA more involved in China-Portuguese-speaking countries' cooperation
Momentum has been injected to reinforce the role that the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has played in boosting cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, according to the latest announcement at the 6th Ministerial Conference of the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao) on April 22.
GDToday on Spot | 6th Forum Macao highlights cooperation direction between China, Portuguese-speaking countries up to 2027
The 6th Ministerial Conference of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao), also known as Forum Macao, kicked off in Macao on April 22.
Import and export volume of Guangdong FTZ exceeds 150 billion RMB in Q1 2024
In the first quarter of this year, the import and export volume of the Guangdong Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ) reached 159.19 billion RMB, accounting for 7.8 percent of the province's total foreign trade, according to the Guangdong Sub-Administration of the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC).
China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Entrepreneurship Conference draws nearly 700 participants to explore collaboration opportunities
GBA more involved in China-Portuguese-speaking countries' cooperation
GDToday on Spot | 6th Forum Macao highlights cooperation direction between China, Portuguese-speaking countries up to 2027
Import and export volume of Guangdong FTZ exceeds 150 billion RMB in Q1 2024
