From engineering equipment for lunar and Martian missions to sending its first astronaut to the nation's space station, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's growing contribution to China's space program has made the city an indispensable force in the country's space exploration journey, according to scientists.
Guangdong Customs announced 20 new initiatives to streamline cross-border trade and customs cooperation across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area at a news conference in Guangzhou on Thursday, targeting faster clearance times and deeper regulatory alignment with the two special administrative regions.
Drawn by the rich natural resources and supportive policies for young professionals, a 33-year-old entrepreneur from the Macao Special Administrative Region is making waves in Chinese mainland agriculture by standardizing a unique ecological farming model in neighboring Zhuhai, Guangdong province.
Construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is among the top priorities for the economic and social development of Guangdong province during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), according to a newly announced plan.
Foreign officials and scholars have described the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as one of the world's most dynamic economic engines, saying its openness, innovation and integrated development are creating new opportunities for countries seeking growth in an increasingly interconnected global economy.
The first Hualong One nuclear power unit in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area officially entered commercial operation on Monday, marking a significant milestone in China's independent development of third-generation nuclear technology and its commitment to a green energy transition.
China's first autonomous shuttle route dedicated to cross-border medical travel has started operations in the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, aiming to improve transportation access for inbound tourists seeking medical services.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is well-positioned to help companies from the Chinese mainland raise funds globally and expand overseas, while deepening cooperation with the mainland in sectors such as healthcare and biotechnology.
