On October 18, the “Invest in Nansha, Win the Future” Global Investment and Talent Attraction Conference took place in Guangzhou’s Nansha district. During the event, over a hundred projects were signed, totaling more than 120 billion yuan in investments.
Among the key agreements, the Nansha Development Zone Management Committee partnered with Huawei to jointly establish an AI ecosystem base aimed at deepening the integration of artificial intelligence with the real economy. Additionally, a cooperation was formed with the Songshan Lake High-tech Zone Management Committee to promote the construction of a comprehensive national science center in the Greater Bay Area, all with the goal of creating a tech innovation hub with international influence.
The conference attracted a large number of entrepreneurs from both domestic and international backgrounds, all expressing their hopes for Nansha’s future development.
One prominent speaker was Ho Tung Wah, the CEO of the Hong Kong Ho Yung Tung Group, who shared his personal journey witnessing Nansha’s transformation from barren land to a bustling hub. He praised the local government for implementing a series of supportive policies across various sectors, including technology, finance, and trade. Ho expressed optimism that more talented individuals would be drawn to Nansha, contributing fresh energy to this promising region.
Leung Cheung-Chun, General Manager of South China for Sun Hung Kai Properties (China) Limited, emphasized Nansha’s unique geographical advantages. He pointed out that with its comprehensive land and water transport networks, Nansha is closely connected to major cities in the Greater Bay Area such as Hong Kong, Macau, and Shenzhen. He also noted the district’s attractive tax incentives and the mutual recognition of international talent qualifications, which he believes strongly appeal to talent from Hong Kong and Macau.
Harley Seyedin, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in South China, highlighted Nansha’s superior manufacturing capabilities, robust supply chains, favorable tax policies, and proximity to Hong Kong and Macau. He sees significant growth opportunities in high-tech manufacturing and research and development in the region.
“American companies have already invested heavily in Nansha and will continue to operate here,” Seyedin stated. He mentioned that there are ample cash reserves available for investments over the next three to five years, with a focus on the Greater Bay Area, particularly in Nansha, where numerous opportunities await.
