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Hong Kong Holds Inauguration Ceremony for 15 National Key Laboratories Today (25th) at Government Headquarters Each laboratory will receive an annual funding of HKD 20 million from the SAR government, demonstrating the nation's strong recognition of Hong Kong's scientific research capabilities and supporting its development as a hub for gathering international high-end talent.

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.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan stated at the August 21 opening ceremony of the "Belt and Road Software Expo (Hong Kong) 2025" that Hong Kong's startup count has grown to 4,700, marking a 40% increase over three years, with 30% founded by overseas talent. In the first half of this year, mainland China's technology investment in Belt and Road countries reached US$23 billion, doubling from the same period last year, reinforcing Hong Kong's role as a "super connector."

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.

Zhuhai has launched the "2025 Zhuhai Implementation Guidelines for Fiscal Subsidy Applications under the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Individual Income Tax Incentive Policy". Eligible overseas high-end talents may claim rebates for the portion of their 2023-2024 individual income tax exceeding 15%, with a maximum subsidy cap of 5 million yuan. The application deadline is September 30.

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

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.

HK firm Evercare uses algorithms to match 30,000 nurses for home visits, promoting aging-in-place and easing hospital strain.

Guangdong to subsidize manufacturing, high-tech loans from May 1 2025 to Dec 31 2027, up to 20 million yuan per firm annually.

Shenzhen unveiled its 2024-2026 low-altitude infrastructure plan on July 31, aiming to build a smart, integrated network of aviation facilities and digital systems.

Nansha offers incentives up to RMB 100 million to attract foreign investment, including funding rewards for actual FDI, multinational HQs, and production facility rentals.

Shenzhen has extended preferential income tax policies for Hong Kong residents working in the Hetao and Qianhai cooperation zones until 2027. The policies exempt income exceeding Hong Kong tax rates and expand tax subsidies for talent in these areas.

The Innovation & Technology Commission announced on 28 July it will streamline and consolidate funding schemes under the Innovation and Technology Fund to sharpen focus on new industrialisation and productivity growth.