https://www.scmp.com/rss/517846/feed Linking the cities of Hong Kong, Macau, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Zhongshan, Dongguan, Huizhou, Jiangmen and Zhaoqing, the Greater Bay Area is the Chinese government's initiative to transform the Pearl River Delta into a global economic powerhouse. Five years after the plan was unveiled, what notable projects has it given birth to and what other significant accomplishments has it achieved? And what other ambitious plans are in the pipeline? In this series, we provide a comprehensive... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Five years ago, the the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) Development Plan was unveiled. By leveraging the strengths of nine cities and two special administrative regions in south China, the GBA was widely considered a front runner in the nation opening its economy to the broader world. In 2023, the total economic output of the GBA was estimated to exceed 13.6 trillion yuan, an increase of about 3.8... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/gba-development-plan-fifth-anniversary/article/3255164/5-years-surging-greater-bay-area-driving-chinas-economic-growth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/gba-development-plan-fifth-anniversary/article/3255164/5-years-surging-greater-bay-area-driving-chinas-economic-growth?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:47:37 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Since the introduction of the Outline Development Plan for the Greater Bay Area (GBA) five years ago, the Guangdong Provincial Tax Service has formulated 35 measures and an innovative mechanism to support the free-trade zone in expanding tax reforms. So far, 27 measures have been implemented in the Guangdong Free Trade Zone. Promoting talent flow with preferential tax policies According to Macau resident Chen Cailing,... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/gba-development-plan-fifth-anniversary/article/3255078/expanding-tax-reforms-fuel-gbas-market-integration?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/gba-development-plan-fifth-anniversary/article/3255078/expanding-tax-reforms-fuel-gbas-market-integration?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:47:20 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] On the first day of March, the third council of the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA) in the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone, Shenzhen, welcomed two new council members: Roberto Azevêdo, the former director general of the World Trade Organization (WTO), and Sir William Blair, a former British judge. SCIA reflects the internationalisation of Qianhai, and the zone as... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/gba-development-plan-fifth-anniversary/article/3254665/qianhais-evolution-dynamic-engine-economic-growth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/gba-development-plan-fifth-anniversary/article/3254665/qianhais-evolution-dynamic-engine-economic-growth?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:46:50 +0000 Advertising partner,GD Today Advertising partner,GD Today [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) comprises the two Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, as well as the nine municipalities of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, and Zhaoqing in Guangdong province. Spanning around 56,000 sq km, it is home to a population of around 80 million. The GBA’s construction holds great significance for the country’s... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/gba-development-plan-fifth-anniversary/article/3255181/gba-building-one-worlds-most-dynamic-growth-engines?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/gba-development-plan-fifth-anniversary/article/3255181/gba-building-one-worlds-most-dynamic-growth-engines?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:46:32 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Over the past year, Zhongshan has facilitated the signing of investment projects totalling over 100 billion yuan, and achieved significant milestones in manufacturing projects worth over 10 billion yuan. Currently, the city is striving to create the most favourable business environment with the fastest project approval time in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). Upon completion of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/gba-development-plan-fifth-anniversary/article/3255183/how-zhongshans-industrial-transformation-turning-it-enterprise-city?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/gba-development-plan-fifth-anniversary/article/3255183/how-zhongshans-industrial-transformation-turning-it-enterprise-city?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:46:13 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Dongguan has achieved remarkable results through its participation in the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) in the past five years. It has reached a new milestone with a regional GDP of 1 trillion yuan and a population of over 10 million. Songshan Lake Science City has made strides towards becoming a globally influential scientific hub, and it has become part of the development area of... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/gba-development-plan-fifth-anniversary/article/3255198/dongguan-rises-science-and-advanced-manufacturing-hub?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/gba-development-plan-fifth-anniversary/article/3255198/dongguan-rises-science-and-advanced-manufacturing-hub?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:45:55 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] In March, a large number of residents and tourists flocked to the Xichong International Dark Sky Community in Dapeng New Area, located in the southeastern part of Shenzhen with sea views on three sides, for a perfect view of the night sky. It is Asia’s second and China’s first certified international dark sky community. In recent years, Dapeng has garnered increasing attention on the global stage. The research... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/gba-development-plan-fifth-anniversary/article/3255200/dapengs-growth-world-class-cultural-and-eco-tourism-destination-gba?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/gba-development-plan-fifth-anniversary/article/3255200/dapengs-growth-world-class-cultural-and-eco-tourism-destination-gba?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:45:36 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) is one of the most open, economically vibrant and populous regions in China. Five years ago, the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area was released, and Guangzhou was designated as a core engine for regional development. To align with international business rules, tax authorities in Guangzhou focused on the main task of being based... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/gba-development-plan-fifth-anniversary/article/3255204/smart-services-and-aligned-tax-policies-attract-international-enterprises-gba?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/gba-development-plan-fifth-anniversary/article/3255204/smart-services-and-aligned-tax-policies-attract-international-enterprises-gba?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:45:18 +0000