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China's market and industry regulators on July 9 unveiled a 2025-2030 action plan to boost metrology support for developing new quality productive forces. Focusing on key sectors like AI and new energy, the plan promotes metrology-tech integration and critical measurement breakthroughs to drive industrial upgrading.

Guangdong has introduced a headquarters incentive program (2025-2027) offering tiered rewards to multinational corporations establishing regional HQs in the province. The policy targets China/Asia-Pacific/global division HQs to boost foreign investment and develop higher-value headquarters economy.

Dongguan has announced a 120-million-yuan support package to boost its trendy toy and animation industries. The new measures, unveiled at an industry promotion conference, will fund ecosystem development, market expansion, content creation and resource guarantees, reinforcing the city's position as China's trendy toy capital.

Zhuhai's "Youth Talent Station" offers job seekers (including HK/Macao youth) 15-day free stays with career services. The housing+employment program, run by city authorities, enhances Zhuhai's appeal as a Greater Bay Area youth hub.

On August 11, Guangzhou released an implementation plan with 88 measures to advance financial support for Nansha’s development, aligning with the 'Nansha Financial 30 Measures.' The plan aims to strengthen financial backing for Nansha’s construction and enhance its role as a key driver of high-quality development in the Greater Bay Area.

On August 12, Guangdong High People's Court and Guangdong Provincial Department of Justice jointly launched the Greater Bay Area Cross-border Commercial One-stop Dispute Resolution Platform. It integrates mediation, arbitration and litigation to provide 'one-stop' commercial dispute resolution services, helping establish the GBA as an international commercial dispute resolution hub.

Guangdong now offers interest subsidies on loans for manufacturing and high-tech firms, covering factory construction, equipment purchases, and R&D, with annual subsidies up to RMB20 million per firm.

Nansha has eased requirements for its HK and Macao youth entrepreneurship and employment subsidies, allowing biannual applications and faster approval within 23 working days.

Guangdong is boosting entrepreneurship support, including training, services, incubation, subsidies, rent allowances, and expanded guarantee loans.

Shanghai FTZ's pilot measures aligning with international trade rules—covering services, goods, digital trade, IP protection, and digital RMB applications—will be replicated in other FTZs or nationwide.

Hong Kong and Macao residents can now open Type II/III mainland bank accounts via local proxy banks across all nine Greater Bay Area cities for easier cross-border payments.

A wave of “China-chic” (guochao) is sweeping Central-South China as Hong Kong brands blend Chinese heritage with modern flair, launching gold-jewelry and tea ventures in Changsha to target young shoppers.

Tech-driven Dongguan upgrades from “world factory” to smart hub; HKTDC tour helps HK firms tap GBA opportunities.

The Guangdong Medical Device Quality Supervision and Testing Institute has been accredited as an IECEE CB Testing Laboratory, covering 12 IEC standards in electromagnetic compatibility and medical electrical equipment. It is the first provincial medical-device testing body in China to obtain this status, enabling local exporters to secure required CB test reports.

CCID’s 2025 top-100 list puts Guangdong in eight of the top ten and the first seven spots: Shenzhen Nanshan leads for the seventh straight year, joined by Guangzhou Tianhe, Shenzhen Futian, Bao’an, Longgang, Foshan Shunde, Guangzhou Huangpu and Foshan Nanhai.