On March 28, the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin reached a significant milestone in its digital evolution with the inauguration of the Macao-Hengqin Data Canal Laboratory and Hengqin Data Canal Technology Co., Ltd., signaling that the construction of the digital trade international hub port has entered a new stage of substantive development and acceleration.
The establishment of the digital hub port represents a strategic initiative to align national strategic needs with the unique advantages of the Macao-Hengqin integration.
As Hengqin has already been designated as a pilot site for China’s second batch of national data infrastructure construction, the launch of the Laboratory and Company acts as a critical lever for cultivating new quality productive forces and positioning the region at the forefront of future-oriented industrial tracks.
Functioning as the core engine of this digital infrastructure, the Macao-Hengqin Data Canal Laboratory is designed as the primary technical support and verification platform for the digital hub port, focusing specifically on bridging the gap between policy regulations and technical standards within cross-border data scenarios.
By conducting major technical research and exploring engineering pathways, the laboratory provides an essential environment for policy simulation, technical testing, and scenario verification, ensuring that the port’s operations are built on a foundation of rigorous evidence and innovation.
Complementing this technical core, Hengqin Data Canal Technology Co., Ltd. serves as the primary carrier for the laboratory and the overarching operational platform for the hub port project. The company has established three specialized research centers dedicated to fundamental platforms, cross-border data spaces, and high-quality datasets.
Through a multi-faceted approach involving policy research, product R&D, and international cooperation, the company aims to build a robust ecosystem of technology and services, providing the industry with seamless and high-performance cross-border data solutions.
Reporter | Guo Chuhua
Photo | Hengqin Online
