Hong Kong's five-year plan aims to boost regional cooperation in the Greater Bay Area. Drawing from the San Francisco Bay Area's experience, Hong Kong can drive alignment of rules and institutional frameworks to overcome current friction in areas like cross-border data sharing and regulatory compliance.
Hong Kong and mainland Chinese judicial bodies co-organized a three-day training course in Guangdong for over 100 judges on cross-border commercial law, specifically guarantees and securities for loans, to foster mutual understanding amid growing economic ties.
OCBC Hong Kong's 2026 survey reveals 30% of Hong Kong millionaires considering or already living in mainland GBA cities lack full financial planning for dual living and retirement, despite high satisfaction with current lifestyles. Healthcare, lower costs, and spacious housing are key drivers, but managing expenses and responsibilities across jurisdictions poses challenges.
Five Hong Kong insurers have launched a marine war-risk pool to provide coverage for vessels in mainland China and Hong Kong, addressing uncertainties in unstable regions like the Middle East. Industry veteran Selina Lau highlighted this collaboration as beneficial for both Hong Kong and the nation.
A Chinese commentator states the US is a declining hegemony but warns underestimating it would be a "fatal mistake." Despite China surpassing the US in global approval ratings, the US retains dominance due to its currency, military, and technology.
Panellists at the South China Morning Post's GBA-Asean Summit emphasized AI and green technology as key cooperation areas, stressing open data flows and shared digital standards between the Greater Bay Area and Southeast Asian nations.
The 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Dragon Boat Invitational Tournament (Yangshan Station) commenced on June 13th in Yangshan County, Qingyuan City. Eighteen dragon boat teams competed on the Lianjiang River, attracting tens of thousands of spectators. The event featured traditional ceremonies and performances, with local team Xiaojiang Town winning the local group and Guangzhou Zengcheng Xintang Town Dragon Boat Association winning the invitation group.
Guangzhou's Nansha district is implementing measures to capitalize on the Greater Bay Area's yacht freedom policy. The policy allows Hong Kong and Macao yachts to enter mainland waters without guarantees, facilitating tourism and industry growth.
Xia Baolong, Beijing's top official for Hong Kong and Macau, visited the Hengqin cooperation zone to promote alignment with China's 15th five-year plan. The visit aimed to deepen integration into the Greater Bay Area and support Hong Kong and Macau in serving national development.
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has seen its international trains exceed 20,000 car departures this year, with a value surpassing 9 billion yuan, a 40% year-on-year increase. This surge reflects the region's robust foreign trade and the growing importance of rail transport for exports.
China's State Council has approved temporary adjustments to customs regulations in the nine mainland cities of the Greater Bay Area, allowing yachts from Hong Kong and Macau to enter without guarantees and with temporary nationality registration. This policy aims to significantly lower barriers for yacht travel, boost the industry, and enhance regional connectivity.
Ningxia's cool-climate vegetables, including choi sum and gai lan, are entering their peak harvest season. These popular vegetables can reach supermarkets in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in as little as 3 days, thanks to efficient cold chain logistics.
Hong Kong is boosting efforts to make its Northern Metropolis a hub for ASEAN businesses looking to access the Greater Bay Area. A delegation of diplomats and business leaders from Southeast Asia toured the development zone, highlighting opportunities in innovation, technology, and logistics.
The first section of the Xilang Tunnel for the Guangzhou-Guangzhou South Railway Link has been successfully completed with the "Yongqing Hao" shield machine emerging from 66 meters underground. This project, a key part of the Greater Bay Area's transport network, will significantly improve rail connectivity, allowing high-speed trains to reach Guangzhou's city center.
Beijing has appointed Yuan Gujie, a senior Guangdong official with a legal background, as a deputy director of its liaison office in Hong Kong, succeeding Liu Guangyuan.
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A study by KOS International and Sun Yat-sen University reveals over 70% of 116 polled regional companies plan fewer than 30 new hires in the next 3-5 years, citing cautious business expansion due to the global economic downturn, while highlighting demand for hybrid tech-management professionals.
The 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Youth (School) Badminton League concluded in Guangzhou on May 24th. The event featured 33 teams across five age groups, fostering youth exchange and sportsmanship within the region.
China's General Administration of Customs will collaborate with Hong Kong and Macao to compile and release foreign trade statistics for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as a whole. This initiative aims to enhance data transparency and facilitate a more comprehensive understanding of the region's economic development.
The 2026 Greater Bay Area Low-Carbon Metallurgy and Advanced Metal Materials Technology Exchange Conference opened in Guangzhou on May 23. A joint R&D base for the national key laboratory for green and low-carbon steel metallurgy was unveiled.
A "Guangdong-Mendoza Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange and Greater Bay Area Business Opportunities Promotion Conference" was held in Mendoza, Argentina on May 20th, focusing on economic and trade cooperation and investment opportunities.
Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, will operate a new Earth emission observatory on the Tiangong space station. Developed locally, the observatory will monitor greenhouse gas emissions, providing data to help reduce carbon sources in mainland China.
Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, will operate a locally developed Multi-Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory on the Tiangong space station to monitor greenhouse gas emissions, aiming to provide data for reducing carbon sources in mainland China.
The "Hong Kong Jockey Club Cup" 2026 Greater Bay Area Taekwondo Competition opened in Enping City, Guangdong Province on May 23rd. Over 500 young athletes from the Greater Bay Area's "9+2" cities are participating in the two-day event.
