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On April 14, 2026, the Zhuhai Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology issued the "Implementation Measures of Zhuhai City for Loan Interest Subsidies to Promote Industrial Investment." The measures aim to use fiscal interest subsidies to guide no less than 30 billion yuan in special loan funds to support industrial investment and drive at least 1,600 enterprises to undergo technological transformation, providing preferential support for new fixed asset investment loans starting from 2026.

Guangdong Province has introduced a plan to cultivate high-quality enterprises through equity markets. It supports Guangdong Equity Exchange and Shenzhen Qianhai Equity Trading Center in guiding "specialized and sophisticated" enterprises to get listed on the boards, aiming to reach 10,000 such enterprises across the province by 2030. The plan also deepens cooperation with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) by establishing a "Guangdong-Hong Kong Connect" listing cultivation mechanism to help enterprises access higher-level capital markets.

The "Implementation Measures for Supporting Overseas High-Level Talent Innovation and Entrepreneurship Teams in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin" were released in April 2026. The measures support overseas high-level talents introduced by Macao to achieve technology transfer outcomes in the Cooperation Zone through the "R&D in Macao + Transformation in Hengqin" model. Projects that pass evaluation and recognition will receive funding of up to RMB 10 million.

The Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone's "Measures for Supporting High-Quality Talent Development" are effective from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2029. They aim to advance the "Macao+Hengqin" integration in building a high-level talent hub in the Greater Bay Area and to support Macao's moderate economic diversification through talent development.

The Shenzhen Municipal Commerce Bureau has issued the "Measures for the Administration of Funds for the Pilot City Construction of New Consumption Formats, Models, and Scenarios," using central fiscal funds to support areas such as the first-store economy, diversified and integrated consumption scenarios, IP cross-branding, and "AI + consumption." Eligible projects may receive one-time rewards or proportional funding support based on investment, with a maximum support of 8 million yuan per project. The pilot period runs until June 2027.

Hengqin Cooperation Zone has opened the 2026 first-batch Postdoctoral Special Support Subsidy application. Eligible applicants are enterprises with substantive operations in the Zone and their employees. Apply online from May 1 to 22 via the Enterprise and Public Service Platform.

The 15th Five-Year Plan Outline of Guangdong Province explicitly supports Guangzhou Nansha in deepening its globally oriented comprehensive cooperation with Hong Kong and Macao. Nansha will be entrusted with significant responsibilities and is set to develop in key areas such as technological innovation, financial opening-up, a special talent zone, shipping, and financial leasing. It will also coordinate with Shenzhen, Hengqin, and other locations to build a major strategic platform.

The Official Document on Supporting Zhongshan to Accelerate High-Quality Development in the GBA backs Zhongshan in utilizing the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link to deepen coordination with Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Macao, and neighboring cities. Key focuses include building industrial cooperation zones, boosting tech innovation, and accelerating traditional industry upgrades, with the goal of making Zhongshan a strategic pivot for integrated development on both sides of the Pearl River Estuary.

The Action Plan of Guangdong Province to Accelerate the High-Level Application of Artificial Intelligence Across All Regions, All Times, and All Industries is designed to drive AI-powered transformation across all industries. Focusing on the "AI+" approach, the Plan puts forward 63 specific applications in seven major areas, including scientific research, traditional industries, emerging industries, and people's well-being. It also enhances support for essential factors such as computing power, data, and talent, with the objective of making Guangdong a national leader in integrated AI application.

The 15th Five-Year Plan Outline of Guangdong Province provides clear support for Hengqin, focusing on the following priorities: optimizing the "dual-line" management system to enhance cross-border factor mobility; expanding the "Four New" industries; implementing special market access relaxation measures; exploring deeper financial opening-up with Hong Kong and Macao; and advancing infrastructure connectivity and mutual recognition of professional qualifications.

Approved in March 2026, the Outline serves as a policy blueprint for GBA entrepreneurship. It focuses on supporting young people from Hong Kong and Macao in starting businesses across nine mainland GBA cities, enhancing services and incubation platforms, and aligning Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao rules — all aimed at lowering entry barriers and broadening market access for entrepreneurs.

Effective April 13, 2026, the Regulations on Countering Unjust Foreign Extraterritorial Jurisdiction serve to protect national sovereignty and individual rights. Individuals shall refrain from executing or assisting in unjust foreign extraterritorial measures. Those affected may propose identification requests to the State Council's legal affairs department and are advised to consult legal professionals to ensure regulatory compliance.

On April 7, 2026, the State Council issued and put into effect regulations to guard against industrial and supply chain security risks. The regulations introduce a key sector list, establish monitoring, early warning and emergency systems, facilitate information sharing, and channel social capital into the sector — all aimed at strengthening resilience and security, and promoting stable and unimpeded global supply chains.

The Special Action Plan for Empowering the Growth of Hard Tech Enterprises in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has been launched. Focusing on six major industries including artificial intelligence, the plan introduces a five-pillar empowerment system covering "policy, finance, technology, talent, and market." Through targeted identification and tiered services, it offers up to 50 million yuan in "innovation credit loans" and an IPO cultivation channel, providing full-lifecycle support for hard tech enterprises.

The Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Guangdong Provincial People's Government have issued guidelines to support Zhongshan in accelerating high-quality development as part of the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Key priorities include deepening Shenzhen-Zhongshan integration, strengthening cooperation with Hong Kong and Macao, cultivating emerging industries, promoting the transformation of traditional industries, building an open highland, and developing a modern city. The goal is to establish Zhongshan as a modern metropolis by 2035.