In 2023, the economic output of the Greater Bay Area surpassed 14 trillion yuan. With less than 0.6% of the national territory, the region generated one-ninth of the country's total economic output, marking a significant milestone in its comprehensive improvement.

The technological innovation capabilities are continuously advancing. Initiatives such as the International Science and Technology Innovation Center, the Comprehensive National Science Center, and high-level talent hubs are being comprehensively promoted. Key institutions like the Pengcheng Laboratory and the Guangzhou Laboratory, considered as crucial national assets, are being strategically established. With over 75,000 national-level high-tech enterprises, the Greater Bay Area has witnessed the emergence of leading technology companies such as Huawei, Tencent, BYD, Midea, and Gree. The "Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou" technology cluster has consistently ranked second globally for four consecutive years.

Internal and external connectivity networks are being improved at a greater pace. The "Greater Bay Area on Rails" is becoming a reality. As the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is completed and operational, the travel between major cities in the region has been reduced to within one hour. The airports in the Greater Bay Area collectively handle over 280 million passengers annually, while the port clusters handle over 85 million standard containers per year. Moreover, the shipping route network covers major cities worldwide and key international trade ports.

Significant progress is being made in the construction of major cooperation platforms. Hengqin officially commenced operations as a closed area on March 1st  this year. Qianhai has introduced the country's first investor protection regulations, actively promoting cooperation with Hong Kong in modern services such as finance and law. Nansha has established futures, shipping, and data exchanges, and China Enterprise "Going Global" Comprehensive Service Base is operational. Additionally, the cooperation in scientific and technological innovation between Hetao, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong is showing promising momentum.

The level of market integration is gradually increasing. Initiatives such as the "Hong Kong-Macao Medical Connect," the "Greater Bay Area Insurance Connect," "Cross-border Wealth Management Connect," and government services like "Cross-border Administration" have been implemented. Since the implementation of policies like "Macao Vehicles Northbound Policy" and "Hong Kong Vehicles Northbound Policy," the number of single-license vehicles from Hong Kong and Macao entering and exiting through the Zhuhai Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has surpassed 2 million trips. Furthermore, the three regions have jointly announced 183 "Greater Bay Area Standards" covering various sectors including food, traditional Chinese medicine, and elderly care.

Source: Yancheng Evening News

粤港澳大湾区经济总量突破14万亿元

记者从广东省大湾区办获悉，2023年粤港澳大湾区经济总量突破14万亿元，以不到全国0.6%的国土面积，创造了全国1/9的经济总量，综合实力再上台阶。

科技创新能力不断提升。粤港澳大湾区国际科技创新中心、综合性国家科学中心、高水平人才高地等建设全面推进，鹏城实验室、广州实验室等“国之重器”相继布局。大湾区已经拥有超过7.5万家国家级高新技术企业，涌现出华为、腾讯、比亚迪、美的、格力等一批科技领军企业。“深圳-香港-广州”科技集群连续四年排名全球第二。

内联外通网络加速完善。“轨道上的大湾区”更加完善，港珠澳大桥建成运营，大湾区主要城市间基本实现1小时通达。大湾区机场群旅客年吞吐能力超过2.8亿人次，港口群集装箱年通过能力超8500万标箱。航线网络覆盖了全球主要城市和世界主要贸易港口。

重大合作平台建设加快推进。横琴今年3月1日正式封关运行。前海出台全国首部投资者保护条例，积极推进与香港开展金融和法律等现代服务业合作；南沙已落地期货、航运、数据三大交易所，中国企业“走出去”综合服务基地揭牌运作；河套深港科技创新合作起势良好。

市场一体化水平逐步提高。“港澳药械通”“湾区社保通”“跨境理财通”以及政务服务“跨境通办”等一批标志性事项落地实施。自“澳车北上”和“港车北上”政策实施以来，经港珠澳大桥珠海公路口岸出入境的港澳单牌车已突破200万辆次。三地共同公布涵盖食品、中医药、养老等领域的“湾区标准”已经达到183项。

翻译丨刘佳慧