Mainland China
Greater Bay Area(GBA)
Strategic Geographical Location
GBA's proximity to major cities in the Asia-Pacific region enhances trade, business opportunities, and connectivity.
Economic Powerhouse
GBA houses major financial, technological, and manufacturing hubs, creating a thriving business ecosystem.
Innovation and Technology Hub
Foreign companies can benefit from the region's innovation-driven growth, research institutions, and a supportive ecosystem that encourages technology adoption and entrepreneurship.
Key opportunities
The GBA incorporates several free trade zones and special economic zones, offering incentives and streamlined procedures for foreign investors and manufacturers. It is strategically located within close proximity to global suppliers and consumers. This proximity streamlines supply chain management, reducing lead times and costs for foreign companies.
The Greater Bay Area’s robust manufacturing and trade ecosystem presents an attractive proposition for foreign companies seeking access to adv manufacturing capabilities, seamless supply chain integration, and an entry point into the Chinese and global markets. Both the Chinese and Hong Kong governments actively offer incentives, investment support, and favorable policies for foreign companies.
The GBA’s technology and innovation ecosystem offers foreign companies a unique opportunity to leverage a vast market, cutting-edge technology, and a supportive business environment to foster growth, innovation, and international expansion.The GBA is home to world-class research institutions and universities. Foreign companies can collaborate with these institutions to access cutting-edge R&D and technological advancements.
The GBA’s various incubators and accelerators support innovation and provide valuable networking opportunities. Hong Kong, within the GBA, provides a strong legal framework for intellectual property protection, reassuring foreign companies about the security of their innovations and technology.
The Greater Bay Area (GBA) is actively promoting green technologies and sustainability through various plans and initiatives, providing opportunities for new foreign companies to contribute and benefit. Foreign companies involved in solar, wind, or other renewable energy technologies can find opportunities to collaborate on projects that contribute to reducing the region’s carbon footprint. These initiatives align with the global push for clean energy.
The GBA’s commitment to innovation and technology presents opportunities for foreign companies to engage in research and development partnerships in green technologies. Collaboration with local universities, research institutions, and technology parks can lead to breakthroughs in sustainable solutions.
The GBA’s healthcare policies, infrastructure development, and commitment to technological advancement create a conducive environment for foreign companies to contribute their expertise and technologies while tapping into the growing healthcare market. With the region’s immense market potential and government support, foreign healthcare firms can play a pivotal role in advancing healthcare services in the Greater Bay Area.
Foreign pharmaceutical and biotech companies can collaborate with local research institutions and universities to advance drug discovery and development. The region’s favorable policies and research incentives provide a conducive environment for international firms looking to innovate in the healthcare sector.
Learn about the core areas in the region.
Hong Kong
Well connected to Asia's key markets, making it an ideal location for businesses to tap into the multitude of opportunities in the Mainland and Asia-Pacific region. Being the most international city in the Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong has a business-friendly environment, good tradition of the rule of law, free economic system, and well-established information technology infrastructure and financial system, as well as a wealth of high-end talents and professional services with extensive knowledge on global markets.
Macau
Located on the western side of the Pearl River estuary, adjoining the city of Zhuhai to the north, and 60km away from Hong Kong across the sea. Consists of the Macao Peninsula, Taipa and Coloane. Pursues an open economic policy. Its tax rate is among the lowest in the region. Fiscal system is sound. There is no limit in foreign exchange. It is a free port and has its own customs territory. An economy with strong economic vitality in the Asia-Pacific region. Also an important gateway linking Mainland China with international markets.
Guangzhou
The capital of Guangdong Province. Guangzhou is a national historical and cultural city. Known as the "Millennium Capital of Business". Robust combined strength and a comprehensive industry system; actively pursuing technological innovation, with more than 10 000 high-tech enterprises. Striving to build a modern and internationalised business environment, take forward institutional innovation, connectivity of key factors and the convergence of planning, and strengthen its "soft link".
Shenzhen
A special economic zone. The bridgehead of the country's reform and opening-up. Also one of the world's most economically vibrant cities and an important base for high-tech research, development and manufacturing in the southern part of China. A paradise for start-ups and entrepreneurs all over the world. To leverage its leading role as a special economic zone, a national economic core city and a national innovation city, expedite its transformation into a modern and international city, and strive to become a capital of innovation and creativity.
