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To advance new quality productive forces and build a high-level talent hub in the Greater Bay Area, Guangdong's Department of Human Resources and Social Security has released the "Talent Demand Directory for the Greater Bay Area (Mainland)". The directory supports the "One Million Talents Gather in Guangdong" initiative by facilitating strategic talent identification and allocation.

The platform operates on a "1+3+N" model, integrating government, business and lifestyle services to provide one-stop closed-loop cross-border trade services for merchants from Belt and Road partner countries.

Guangdong is advancing the Greater Bay Area talent hub through the "One Million Talents Gather in Guangdong" initiative and institutional reforms. Focusing on AI and robotics, it is building a province-wide talent system to support high-quality development.

Guangdong has released guidelines for manufacturing and high-tech enterprises to apply for loan interest subsidies. Eligible loans obtained between May 1, 2025 and December 31, 2027 may receive up to 20 million yuan in annual subsidies per enterprise. 

Guangdong's foreign exchange authority issued QFLP pilot rules in September 2025, adding Hengqin as a new pilot zone. The policy introduces quota management, simplified forex registration and better cross-border currency conversion to facilitate investment and financing.

China's amended Food Safety Law, passed on September 12, takes effect on December 1. It introduces a license for bulk road transport of key liquid foods. Carriers must use dedicated containers and obtain a permit. Shippers and receivers must verify permits and container compliance. Containers must be clearly labelled and used exclusively for food, with penalties for violations.

As global investors increasingly seek renminbi-denominated products, Hong Kong's role as the world's offshore renminbi hub and risk management center is growing. With strong national backing, the government is deepening financial connectivity with the mainland. It is also expanding the range of renminbi investment and risk management tools to meet investor needs.

A recent HKTDC report on Greater Bay Area tech innovation and a related article with Guangdong Commerce Department highlight the region's rapidly growing biomedical market. Hong Kong's strengths enable collaboration with sister cities to better commercialize research, help mainland firms go global, attract foreign companies, and create mutual opportunities.

The 4th Greater Bay Area Statistics Forum was held in Guangzhou on September 26, 2025. Focusing on the impact of AI and big data on statistical work, the forum released the "Greater Bay Area Statistical Joint Handbook 2025". Participants discussed enhancing tripartite statistical cooperation and breaking down data barriers to support high-quality regional development.

The 2025 Fortune Global 500 Summit was held in Guangzhou, where participants highlighted that China's global expansion strategy is undergoing a paradigm shift—from "product export" to "ecosystem globalization." Enterprises must leverage technological empowerment and systematic planning, transplant entire industrial chains to build cluster advantages, and upgrade from a "defensive posture" to "proactive breakthrough" in global competition.

On September 25, the People's Bank of China announced new measures to deepen financial connectivity between the mainland and Hong Kong. These include supporting foreign investors in mainland bond repos, expanding the "Swap Connect" program, doubling the daily quota for "Northbound Connect" to RMB 45 billion, and increasing the supply of RMB assets in Hong Kong.

Nansha unveils 88 financial measures to deepen comprehensive cooperation among Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. These measures focus on improving financial services for entrepreneurship and advancing the connectivity of financial markets within the Greater Bay Area, including facilitating the opening of bank settlement accounts for young entrepreneurs from Hong Kong and Macao and expanding the scope of pilot banks for free trade accounts.

Guangdong Province has formulated an industrial investment expansion plan focusing on artificial intelligence and robotics. The plan establishes a development mechanism for cultivating new industrial tracks, accelerates the formation of new investment hotspots, and prioritizes AI and robotics in its talent policies to support the recruitment and cultivation of relevant technical professionals.

The State Council has approved a comprehensive pilot reform for market-based allocation of production factors in the nine mainland cities of the Greater Bay Area and nine other regions. The Greater Bay Area implementation plan proposes seven key tasks, including promoting the commercialization of technological achievements, improving land resource allocation efficiency, and facilitating the smooth flow of human capital.

Chief Executive Mr John Lee stated the HKSAR Government will deepen rules alignment and mechanism connectivity among Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. The initiative aims to enhance cross-boundary flows of people, goods, data, and capital, including measures to optimise cross-border credit referencing and payment systems.