China Committee
Edmond Yew and Neo Wang, Vice Chairmen of the China Committee, attended a seminar on “Hong Kong Enterprises Investing in the Chinese Mainland” on 19 November. The event was organized by the Commercial Office of the Economic Affairs Department, Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR.
Guangdong remains the largest provincial economy in the Chinese Mainland, recording GDP growth of 4.1% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2025, totalling US$10.5 trillion.
Against this backdrop, members of the China Committee received the latest updates on the province’s development during the committee meeting held at the Guangdong Economic & Trade Representative Office in Hong Kong on 12 December. Director Lynn Tsai reported that during the same period, outbound direct investment (ODI) surged by 61.1% to US$24.25 billion, while foreign direct investment (FDI) into Guangdong rose 2.8% to US$3.4 trillion.
To accelerate the growth of strategic industries, including the low-altitude economy, biomedicine and AI robotics, the Guangdong government has lifted foreign investment restrictions through pilot schemes in Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Additional incentives have been introduced to encourage foreign enterprises to establish headquarters and R&D centres in the province.
Members of the China Committee participated in a study tour in Jiangmen on 19 December. Organized by Guangdong’s Economic and Trade Representative Office in Hong Kong, the itinerary included visits to multiple industrial parks such as Johnson Electric, Jiangmen Emergency Industry Park and Xinhui Chenpi Village.
GBA Connect Working Group
Recommendations on Hong Kong’s Further Integration into the GBA
The GBA Working Group compiled a submission which was sent to Financial Secretary Paul Chan and Maisie Chan, Commissioner for the Development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao, on 2 December.
The submission outlined members’ views and recommendations on how Hong Kong can further integrate into the GBA and contribute to the region’s long-term, high-quality development. The proposals build on the foundational goals of the Outline Development Plan, addressing key areas such as innovation and technology, cross-boundary infrastructure, sustainable development and deeper economic integration.
GBA Working Group Renamed GBA Connect Working Group
Formed in April 2018, the GBA Working Group has witnessed the region’s remarkable growth and prosperity. Members have visited all nine Mainland GBA cities multiple times, gaining direct insight into the vast opportunities for businesses. The group has also actively engaged with Mainland and international visitors, showcasing the region’s immense potential.
Looking ahead, and in line with government priorities to support Mainland firms expanding overseas, the Group will broaden its focus under the new name “GBA Connect Working Group.” Beyond promoting the GBA, it aims to encourage Mainland enterprises to establish a base in Hong Kong as they go global. Building on a strong foundation, the Group will include professionals from diverse sectors to provide comprehensive advice and position itself as a super-connector and value-adder.
These efforts will help drive investment and support high-quality development in the GBA, while reinforcing Hong Kong’s unique strengths. Members interested in joining the Group can contact the secretary at gba@chamber.org.hk.