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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.

Hengqin-Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone Releases "Support Measures for Promoting Financing Development of Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises"

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.

On August 2, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued the "Compliance Guidelines for Fee Practices on Online Trading Platforms," requiring platforms to publicly disclose all charges, reduce the burden on small and medium-sized merchants, waive commissions during disasters, and conduct a seven-day public consultation before implementing any rule changes.

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.

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.

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.

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.