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In March 2026, the Guangdong Provincial Development and Reform Commission issued the Work Plan for Accelerating Application Scenario Innovation. The plan focuses on 22 key sectors, including low-altitude economy and artificial intelligence, specifying 105 application scenarios. It also provides for the establishment of innovation pilot zones and a demonstration hall to facilitate the deployment of new technologies and products. As part of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, this initiative aims to promote the integration of industrial and technological development.

The 39th Global Financial Centres Index was released on March 26, featuring two Greater Bay Area cities in the top ten: Hong Kong ranked 3rd and Shenzhen 9th. The index evaluates financial centers based on business environment, human capital, infrastructure, financial sector development, and reputation. Hong Kong continued to lead in fintech, followed by Shenzhen.

Shenzhen has issued the *Action Plan for Accelerating High-Quality Development of the AI Server Industry Chain (2026–2028)*. Targeting eight key areas from core chips to full-system integration, the plan aims to achieve leapfrog growth in production capacity and shipments by 2028. The initiative seeks to establish Shenzhen as a global hub for AI computing cluster R&D and manufacturing, contributing to the nation's self-reliant computing power capabilities.

Qianhai launched the Greater Bay Area's first GMS international road transport shipment, enabling direct delivery from Shenzhen to Vietnam with a single permit valid across six countries and zero transshipment. The new model cuts transport time by 30% and costs by 15%. Combined with "bonded+" policies, it provides an efficient land corridor for GBA enterprises expanding into Southeast Asia, supporting the Belt and Road Initiative.

On March 23, the Shenzhen Development and Reform Commission released the *Shenzhen 2026 Action Plan for Optimizing the Market-Oriented Business Environment*. Focusing on market access, factor guarantees, fair competition, and government services, the plan outlines 43 key tasks addressing pain points in areas such as market entry and exit, private investment, financing services, talent housing, and intelligent government services.

Led by the Shenzhen Robot Specialized Cable Industry Association and jointly developed by 57 leading enterprises, the world's first group standard for humanoid robot cables was released in Shenzhen. It fills a technical gap by specifying requirements for material selection and performance testing of dedicated cables.

Focusing on building a market-oriented business environment in the Greater Bay Area, key measures to advance regional market integration and free flow of production factors include: launching the GBA Application Scenario Release Hall to foster innovation synergy; implementing special market access measures in Shenzhen, Hengqin, and Nansha; piloting mutual recognition of cross-border credit ratings and reports; and promoting mutual recognition for yacht travel and intelligent connected vehicle testing, supporting the development of an efficient, open, and interconnected market environment.

Guangdong Province has launched a credit-based initiative for the Greater Bay Area to establish a cross-border credit system. By enabling mutual recognition of credit ratings and information sharing in Hengqin, Qianhai, and Nansha, the policy supports credit evaluation for Hong Kong and Macao residents, fosters financial integration, and expands 'Credit-based Lending' and healthcare services to improve the business and living environment.

Eight Chinese ministries, including the industry ministry, have issued a 2026–2030 plan to boost the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) sector. It calls for five innovation centers and 60 high-standard raw material bases. The Greater Bay Area can leverage Hong Kong as an international gateway to globalize TCM standards and transform classic Lingnan formulas.

Guangdong has issued the 2026 Action Plan for Promoting the Coordinated Integration of Manufacturing and Services. The plan outlines five key actions covering technological innovation, logistics cost reduction, financial support, and digital transformation of manufacturing. It sets quantitative targets for industrial development by the end of 2026 and establishes a cross-regional industrial chain collaboration mechanism to promote high-level integration across all factors and fields.

The Greater Bay Area Shipping Integrated Service Platform was recently officially launched in Hong Kong, marking a milestone breakthrough in deepening Guangzhou-Hong Kong shipping cooperation and implementing the Nansha Plan. The platform provides one-stop online services for global shipping industry chain participants, integrating Hong Kong's advantages in international finance and maritime law with Nansha's institutional innovations to address pain points in traditional shipping transactions.

Guangdong has released an action plan for innovative development of artificial intelligence OPC. Priority ecological communities will be established in areas such as Pazhou in Guangzhou, Xiangzhou in Zhuhai, and Songshan Lake in Dongguan. Through measures including computing power subsidies, low-cost spaces, and scenario matching, a "plug-and-play" entrepreneurship environment will be created to accelerate the formation of a replicable and scalable "Guangdong Model."

The Implementation Plan for Deepening Inclusive Finance Reform in Maoming City, Guangdong Province has been officially issued. Centered around nine major tasks—including improving the rural financial system, expanding financing channels, and strengthening insurance services—the plan proposes 33 specific measures. It aims to achieve growth rates for inclusive small and micro loans and agriculture-related loans that lead the region within five years, thereby supporting rural revitalization and the "Hundreds, Thousands, and Tens of Thousands Project."

Guangdong has released an action plan to jointly develop 53 emerging industrial sectors with Hong Kong and Macau, targeting a scale of over RMB 10 trillion within 10 years. It includes establishing a Greater Bay Area pilot-scale service center, creating at least five scenario testing zones annually, and supporting Hong Kong's innovative products in commercialization.

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced the first 16 cities for National New Industrialization Demonstration Zones. Shenzhen was selected as the only city in the Pearl River Delta, marking national recognition of its exploration and practice in advancing the path of new industrialization.