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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.

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 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.

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.

HKTDC survey: Mainland buyers favor HK electronics online; spend more on kids, health, pet goods—key trend.

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

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao legal authorities jointly launched the Greater Bay Area Arbitrators Panel Work Guidelines on July 30. Hong Kong's arbitrator nomination process began the same day, with applications due by August 29, 2025. Details are available on the DoJ website.

China unveils 19 measures to enhance financial support for consumer spending, including expanded loans and business financing.