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On 26 August, Guangdong sold 2.5 billion yuan blue and green bonds in Macau to finance coastal, Hengqin and Games projects, boosting Bay Area integration.

Guangdong has released 21 measures for high-quality commercial-space development from 2025 to 2028. Grants, first-flight bonuses, and market access will support the full supply chain, with a single company eligible for up to 10 million yuan per year to speed the growth of a commercial-space cluster.

Starting 1 September 2025, China will introduce a one-year fiscal interest subsidy for personal consumption loans. Loans up to 50,000 yuan, plus auto, education and cultural-tourism spending, will receive a 1 percent annual rebate to boost domestic demand.

On 25 August, China’s Ministry of Science and Technology accredited 15 National Key Laboratories in Hong Kong. Each will receive HK$20 million yearly from Hong Kong’s Innovation and Technology Commission, matched by at least HK$4 million from its host university.

The Mainland-Hong Kong Science and Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme is open for applications from 25 August to 13 October. This round focuses on technologies for older adults and low-altitude aircraft. Hong Kong and Mainland partners must each submit the same proposal to Hong Kong’s Innovation and Technology Commission and China’s Ministry of Science and Technology, and the project’s research and development must take place in both regions.

15 Hong Kong labs named national key labs, boosting integration with national research system.

Hong Kong Holds Inauguration Ceremony for 15 National Key Laboratories Today (25th) at Government Headquarters Each laboratory will receive an annual funding of HKD 20 million from the SAR government, demonstrating the nation's strong recognition of Hong Kong's scientific research capabilities and supporting its development as a hub for gathering international high-end talent.

Guangdong Releases "Implementation Rules for AI and Robotics Industry Innovation Development Fund Management" The policy focuses on core technology breakthroughs, industrialization, and application demonstrations in AI and robotics, providing fiscal awards covering up to 30% of project investment, with a maximum subsidy of 30 million yuan per project.

Hengqin-Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone Releases "Support Measures for Promoting Financing Development of Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises"

Financial Secretary Paul Chan stated at the August 21 opening ceremony of the "Belt and Road Software Expo (Hong Kong) 2025" that Hong Kong's startup count has grown to 4,700, marking a 40% increase over three years, with 30% founded by overseas talent. In the first half of this year, mainland China's technology investment in Belt and Road countries reached US$23 billion, doubling from the same period last year, reinforcing Hong Kong's role as a "super connector."

Hong Kong businesses expanding into mainland China's e-commerce market are finding that consumers place high importance on the following aspects: functionality and price for consumer electronics, quality and durability for sportswear, texture and ingredient quality for cosmetics, exclusive design for luxury goods, and safety traceability for fresh food.

On August 2, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued the "Compliance Guidelines for Fee Practices on Online Trading Platforms," requiring platforms to publicly disclose all charges, reduce the burden on small and medium-sized merchants, waive commissions during disasters, and conduct a seven-day public consultation before implementing any rule changes.

Guangzhou Nanzhuo Data leverages Hong Kong's international advantages to establish presence at Cyberport, expands into Southeast Asia's AI computing market through HKTDC's T-box platform, and secures patents with ESG awards.

On August 19, the General Office of the Guangdong Provincial Government officially released the "Several Policy Measures for Promoting High-Quality Development of Commercial Aerospace in Guangdong Province (2025-2028)". The policy document covers 21 specific measures across seven major areas, targeting core segments such as satellite constellations and rocket development, with explicit provisions for annual subsidies of up to 10 million yuan per enterprise.

The Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province, in conjunction with the Provincial Department of Finance, has jointly issued the "Implementation Rules for Fund Management in Support of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Industry Innovation Development." The policy proposes fiscal fund support for key projects, with a maximum award of 50 million yuan per project. These Implementation Rules will take effect on September 1, 2025, and remain valid until the end of 2027