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Guangdong successfully launched the pilot program on October 15, 2025. On the first day, China Construction Bank and Bank of China facilitated offshore trade transactions for five enterprises, with total foreign exchange receipts and payments reaching $1.6 million. By leveraging blockchain technology to integrate multi-source data, the platform has reduced the offline verification process from 2-3 days to under 30 minutes. This effectively addresses challenges in verifying trade authenticity, enhances the efficiency and security of cross-border financial services, and supports enterprises in their global operations.

Private enterprises in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area are shifting from manufacturing-driven to innovation-led growth. By developing technology and enhancing quality, they are building global brands. The region's industrial chains and engineering talent pool fuel this transition from contract manufacturing to own-brand globalization. Through digitalization and compliance systems, these firms are advancing from "going global" to "succeeding globally" amid evolving market conditions.

On September 5, 16 departments including the Department of Ecology of Guangdong Province and the Guangdong Provincial Development and Reform Commission jointly issued the implementation plan for the construction of Guangdong's carbon footprint management system, aimed at promoting green and low-carbon transformation and upgrading of enterprises.

On October 26, 2025, Economic Daily featured a full-page report highlighting the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area's achievements over the past six years. The region has made significant progress in technological innovation, industrial synergy, and regulatory coordination, with the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou tech cluster now ranking first globally. A high-quality living circle is rapidly developing, positioning the area as a model of Chinese modernization.

The State Administration of Foreign Exchange has expanded its pilot program for verifying new-type offshore international trade to include Guangdong and six other regions. Under the guidance of its Guangdong branch, local banks have processed the first batch of such transactions for five companies through the cross-border financial platform, handling $1.6 million in foreign exchange and successfully launching the new initiative.

Guangdong has recently released the "Measures to Support the High-Quality Development of the Low-Altitude Economy," leveraging its strengths in diverse application scenarios, comprehensive industrial support, and mature market mechanisms to build a nationally leading hub for the low-altitude economy and foster new drivers of growth.

As a leading manufacturing province and AI hub in China, Guangdong is leveraging its vast market and diverse application scenarios to drive intelligent transformation across the entire manufacturing process. On October 22nd, a press conference was held to introduce the "Guangdong Province Action Plan for AI-Enabled High-Quality Manufacturing Development (2025-2027)".

In September 2025, Guangdong Province released the "Implementation Plan for Building a Carbon Footprint Management System," aiming to establish a comprehensive framework that includes building a product carbon footprint database, promoting accounting and evaluation in key industries, and launching regional pilots. The plan strengthens financial and government procurement support, advances carbon footprint mutual recognition in the Greater Bay Area, and fosters international cooperation to drive green transition and address carbon trade barriers.

To speed up the cultivation of innovative enterprises in the digital economy, the National Development and Reform Commission has joined with five other agencies to accelerate the construction of a nationwide integrated computing network. They will also explore issuing data vouchers and algorithm vouchers to reduce the cost of data governance and application. The goal is to construct a multidimensional security system that can support the development of the digital economy by nurturing innovative companies.

The Hong Kong SAR Government has further enhanced the implementation arrangements for the Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles scheme. Applicants approved to participate in the scheme need not apply for “Closed Road Permits” or pay permit fees. Upon receipt of an electronic approval letter issued by the Hong Kong Transport Department, drivers can proceed to book their trips online.

Guangdong Provincial Government has launched the "AI-Driven Manufacturing Industry Action Plan (2025-2027)" to advance digital transformation and intelligent upgrading through enhanced AI technology supply, scaled applications, and industrial support systems.

Guangdong Province has issued an action plan to empower the high-quality development of its manufacturing sector through strengthened AI technology supply, large-scale application, digital transformation, intelligent upgrading, establishment of benchmark applications, and cultivation of interdisciplinary talent.

Guangdong has officially launched its "AI Empowerment for High-Quality Manufacturing Development Action Plan (2025-2027)," which focuses on key aspects like industrial AI models, data development, and intelligent computing. Through policy tools such as "model vouchers" and "computing vouchers," the plan aims to support corporate intelligent upgrades, nurture skilled AI talent, and build benchmark smart factories and industrial chains.

The General Requirements for Elderly Care Food has been adopted as a "Greater Bay Area Standard." This Hong Kong-led standard introduces a 9-level classification and unified testing methods to streamline production and ensure quality consistency in the silver economy sector.

Nine state authorities, including the Ministry of Commerce, have proposed 13 measures aimed at boosting service exports from the mainland. The initiative will provide comprehensive policy support for service exports in the areas of taxation, finance and regulation. Measures include optimising the zero-tariff declaration procedure for service exports, facilitating the cross-border flow of personnel and boosting inbound consumption, and accelerating the development of the international data service business.