On January 28, 2025, the eve of the Chinese new year, Wang Weizhong, governor of the Province of Guangdong, brought festive greetings to Übersee-Chinese, compatriots in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan on behalf of the provincial government and its residents.
In his message to the Spring Festival, Wang emphasized that the gross domestic product of the Province of Guangdong in 2024 reached a remarkable milestone of 14 trillion Yuan and has been taking the national position continuously for 36 years. The province’s foreign trade exceeded the 9 trillion yuan brand, with products from Guangdong in demand worldwide. The project “High -quality development for circles, cities and villages” has stimulated urban and rural development, promoted dynamic industrial clusters and advanced the new urbanization.
Wang emphasized that Guangdong 2024 made significant progress in the deepening of reforms and the opening. The construction of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) Guangdong-Hong-Kong-Macao celebrated its fifth anniversary, accompanied by a number of advantageous measures such as staggered management in Hengqin, expanded tax breaks in Qianhai and loosening market access in Nansha. Initiatives such as “Nordwänd-Reisen for vehicles from Hong Kong/Macao” and multiple entrance visa have promoted cross-border mobility and improved the connection via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao-Bridge and the Shenzhen-Zhonghan connection, which has improved the creation of “1- 1- Hours of life “favors in the GBA. Large events such as the canton fair, the China Airshow and the global investment promotion conference attracted thousands of companies, which led to the settlement of numerous major projects and company headquarters in Guangdong. The total number of companies in the province rose to over 19 million – one national high. Investors from home and abroad continue to express great confidence in Guangdong and choose the province as a preferred investment location.
In 2024, Guangdong promoted the mutual strengthening of industry and technology and accelerated the development of new production forces. The region’s innovative ability ensured eight national top positions in a row. The deep sea drilling ship “Meng Xiang” was completed and put into operation, and rockets “Made in Guangdong” were successfully started. The concept of “flying to work” develops from science fiction to reality, and Kirin-High-end chips have been developed independently and are used by large-scale use. Guangdong has secured a pioneering role in aspiring areas such as integrated circuits, artificial intelligence, low height economy and commercial aerospace. At the same time, traditional industries experience rapid renewal, which strengthens the production sector and created a competitive modern industrial system.
In 2024, employment initiatives “on the doorstep” more residents enabled a job near the place of residence. Diverse childcare facilities integrated the service principle “trusting support, carefree education”, while new models of elderly care granted more seniors “aging and joy”. Cultural landmarks such as the Baietan GBA Art Center became popular destinations, and public participation in greening initiatives became a widespread practice, with air and water quality reaching record heights.
Wang Weizhong emphasized that Guangdong will make all efforts in 2025 to boost the economy, promote reforms and promote developments with the aim of achieving the goals of the “14. five -year plan” in high quality. The province will also further intensify economic and cultural relationships with countries worldwide.
He also pointed out that in November 2025 the fire of the national games in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao will be lit at the same time, which marks the first comprehensive sporting event, which is organized jointly by the three regions of the GBA. Wang is looking forward to experiencing the lively motto “Passionate National Games, Dynamic Greater Bay Area” together with friends from home and abroad.
Those: Province of Guangdong