2025 marks the final year of China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025). The five-year plans serve as a comprehensive blueprint for China's economic and social advancement, outlining goals, strategies, and priorities for each planning cycle. Each province formulates its five-year plan accordingly. As southern China's economic powerhouse, Guangdong has played a significant role in turning those goals into reality.
Despite a year shaped by global tariff tensions and geopolitical uncertainty, momentum in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) has remained strong. One of China's most dynamic regions, the GBA continues to attract global investment, reinforcing its position as an international gateway.
Meanwhile, the region has intensified efforts in technological innovation, with sustained investment in high-value-added sectors such as artificial intelligence and industrial robotics. Progress has also been made toward more balanced development between urban and rural areas to enhance residents' quality of life.
Join us as we recap the economic development and business trends in the province. As the current five-year cycle draws to a close, Guangdong is positioning itself for the next phase of growth.
Reporter | Dai Bosi
Video Script | Dai Bosi, Chen Jinxia
Video | Guo Hongda
Editor | Ouyang Yan, Hu Nan, Ou Xiaoming, James Campion, Shen He
Zeng Xiangxing, Pan Jiajun, Huang Xinyi, Qin Shaolong, Li Fangwang, and Guo Zedong also contributed to the video.
