The Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster has claimed the top spot in the 2025 Global Innovation Index, marking its first-ever global leadership position. This achievement underscores the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area's transformation into a powerhouse of collaborative research and technological advancement.
Cross-Border Synergy Drives Progress
Enhanced connectivity enables Hong Kong researchers to reach Shenzhen's Hetao Science Zone within 30 minutes, while cross-border equipment inspections now take under 48 hours. Joint research initiatives across the three special administrative regions have surged 40% this year, fueled by streamlined cooperation mechanisms.
Breakthroughs Across Key Sectors
Notable developments include the Jiangmen neutrino experiment's first physical results and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's lunar robotics project. Macao's scientific satellite has completed over 10,000 Earth orbits, while Guangdong advances construction of the world's first deep-sea cold spring research facility.
Economic Powerhouse in Focus
Accounting for 11% of China's economic output despite covering less than 0.6% of its land area, the region now hosts a 220 billion yuan AI industry core. Nine existing trillion-yuan industrial clusters are being joined by five new planned clusters in emerging sectors like low-altitude economy and bio-manufacturing.
Policy Momentum Builds
The recent Central Economic Work Conference reaffirmed commitments to develop the area as an international tech innovation center, with advanced equipment manufacturing and electronics sectors accelerating their transition to intelligent production systems.
