Journalists from media outlets across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) visited Nansha District, Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, the geometric center of the GBA, from December 16 to 17.
The event, organized by the Publicity Department of the CPC Nansha District Committee, aimed to showcase its latest achievements in economic vitality, policy mechanisms, business environment, and livability.
Ships pulled into Nansha Passenger Port in Nansha, on Dec. 17, 2025
High-tech enterprises based in Nansha envision a global layout
Sealien Robotics, a Nansha-based high-tech firm specializing in the R&D and manufacturing of deep-sea robots, aspires to be a global innovation leader in marine intelligent equipment.
According to a brand officer, Sealien officially began operations in early 2023 and currently has a total of 100 employees, with technical personnel accounting for over 79%.
The company has applied for over 250 intellectual property rights and possesses the most intellectual property applications in China's deep-sea intelligent equipment field.
ROV-type trencher "Phoenix", produced by Sealien Robotics in Nansha, on Dec. 16, 2025
She highlighted one of their products, the ROV-type trencher named Phoenix, which was exported to the United Arab Emirates in June this year, marking the first commercially deployed Chinese deep-sea robot.
This tracked robot can move in the water in suspension and is adaptable to water depths from 600m to 3000m. Equipped with two robotic arms, the robot can carry a weight of 200 kilograms. Its function is to replace manual labor in cutting, repairing, or retrieving cables on the seabed.
Zhu Dujuan, Administrative Manager of Sealien, noted that her firm has a global layout, with current export destinations including the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.
"We have signed agreements with overseas agents to help us expand our markets. They have local connections and resources, making it easier to reach cooperation," she added.
Nansha - a hub for international products entering Chinese market
Nansha Port Area, as the geometric center of the GBA, has developed specialized port clusters for large-scale deep-water containers, automobiles, grain, petrochemicals, and cruise ships, characterized by a large overall scale, comprehensive service functions, and excellent collection and distribution conditions.
The area has achieved 100% electronic processing for container exports and is one of the largest import ports for cherries and durians in China.
Large-scale deep-water containers in Nansha, on Dec. 16, 2025
It has attracted numerous fresh produce logistics companies to cluster and develop, thanks to its abundant international shipping routes, advanced cold chain storage facilities, and convenient customs clearance.
According to an officer from Nansha Customs, the Cherry Express from Chile can reach Nansha Port in 23 days via direct voyage, without stopping at other ports, shortening the journey by more than half compared to ordinary routes.
"Relying on the Nansha Model for imported fresh produce customs clearance saves crucial time for preserving fresh fruit," he noted.
He added that, in addition to Chilean cherries, typical fruits from Southeast Asia, such as durian, longan, bananas, coconuts, and mangosteen, are increasingly choosing Nansha Port Area for customs clearance.
"This continuous influx of diverse international fresh produce is making meals increasingly global for domestic consumers," he concluded.
Additionally, located in Nansha, the Global Premium Goods Distribution Center represents an innovative digital trade model in the GBA.
Leveraging the institutional innovation advantages of Nansha and the Free Trade Zone, Top Ideal, a digital global supply chain services provider, has aggregated global brand owners and supply chain ecosystem resources to build a highly efficient and collaborative international supply chain cluster.
Bonded warehouse of Top Ideal in Nansha, on Dec. 16, 2025
During the visit to the bonded warehouse of Top Ideal, Vanessa Tan, General Manager of the Group Sales Center, introduced journalists to their clients, all of whom are top global brands of fast-moving consumer goods such as Mead Johnson and Nestlé.
"In the entire RCEP market, household goods share similar characteristics, allowing for simultaneous sales from bonded warehouses in China to Southeast Asia," Tan noted.
"Through the linkage of bonded warehouses in Nansha, warehouses in Hong Kong, and overseas warehouses, we can increase the liquidity of the entire supply chain," she added.
Reporter | Zhang Ruijun
Photo | Zhang Ruijun
Editor | Yuan Zixiang, James Campion, Shen He
