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Hong Kong and Guangdong have placed a self-service kiosk in Zhaoqing that lets Greater Bay Area users apply for Hong Kong government services without entering the city.

On 22 August, the 2025 Digital Bay Area Conference opened in Guangzhou and released the 2025 Digital Bay Area Development Report. Data show that Guangdong’s digital economy exceeded 7 trillion yuan in 2024, representing 51 percent of provincial GDP and leading China for nine consecutive years.

On 22 August, Guangdong Statistics Bureau reported that from January to July industrial investment reached 37.7 percent of the total, industrial output above designated size rose 2.4 percent year on year, and total retail sales grew 3.4 percent.

The 2025 Fortune China Top 50 Technology list features 15 companies from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, accounting for 30 percent of the ranking and including four of the top ten. Huawei Investment & Holding Co. tops the list.

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.

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.

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"

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