Economic Growth - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Heyuan's economic total is projected to increase from 110.27 billion yuan in 2020 to 140.77 billion yuan in 2024, marking a growth of 27.7% [1] - The average annual growth rate of industrial added value in Heyuan is 5.2%, with the total ranking advancing one position in the province [1] - The proportion of industrial investment in fixed asset investment rose from 28.2% in 2020 to 50.7% [1] Industrial Development - Heyuan has attracted major enterprises such as China National Grain Group, White Elephant Food, and Huqin Electronics, resulting in a 42.1% increase in the number of industrial enterprises compared to the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan" [1] - The water beverage and food industry in Heyuan achieved an output value exceeding 10 billion yuan from January to November this year, with packaging drinking water revenue ranking first among all prefecture-level cities in China [1] - Tax revenue from the water beverage and food industry is expected to reach 900 million yuan this year, a 267% increase compared to 2020 [1] Technological Innovation - R&D expenditure in Heyuan is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 17%, with the highest growth rate in the province expected in 2024 [2] - The establishment of the first over 10 billion yuan enterprise, Derun Steel, and the successful development of a 1230-ton skin stretching machine by Guangdong Maino highlight the technological advancements in the region [2] Social Development - The urbanization rate of the permanent population in Heyuan increased by 4.2 percentage points compared to 2020, with rural per capita disposable income growing at an annual rate of 7.7%, ranking second in the province [2] - The collective economic income of Shuangxia Village surged from 85,000 yuan to 12.56 million yuan, reflecting the impact of industrial development [2] Environmental Sustainability - Heyuan has maintained the highest level of ecological environment status index and ecological quality index for 14 consecutive years, with water and air quality ranking first in the province [3] - The area of optimized forest stands exceeded 1.4 million acres, and new forest nurturing surpassed 1.05 million acres, both ranking first in the province [3] Infrastructure Development - The approval time for processes has been reduced by over 30%, with rankings for building permits and utility access indicators being first in the province [3] - The opening of the Gan-Shen and Mei-Long high-speed railways marks the beginning of a "dual high-speed rail" era, with travel times to major cities like Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen within 1.5 hours [3] Quality of Life - Heyuan successfully created a national civilized city in 2024 and has been recognized as a national model city for five consecutive terms [3] - Public spending on people's livelihoods increased by 6.1% compared to the "13th Five-Year Plan," accounting for 75.7% of general public budget expenditures [3]

Core Insights - Guangdong's foreign-invested enterprises have shown strong growth in imports and exports, with a total of 2.76 trillion yuan in the first 11 months of the year, marking a 6.7% increase compared to the same period last year, outperforming the overall growth rate of Guangdong's imports and exports by 2.5 percentage points [1] Group 1: Trade Performance - Exports reached 1.68 trillion yuan, growing by 2.9%, while imports totaled 1.08 trillion yuan, increasing by 13.3% [1] - In November alone, the import and export value of Guangdong's foreign-invested enterprises was 265.66 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of over 10% [1] Group 2: Trade Methods - General trade accounted for 972.64 billion yuan, growing by 8.8%, representing 35.3% of the total import and export value [1] - Bonded logistics saw a significant increase of 28.3%, totaling 478.45 billion yuan, making up 17.4% of the total [1] - Processing trade contributed 1.3 trillion yuan, accounting for 47.1% of the total [1] Group 3: Key Markets - Hong Kong, ASEAN, and the EU are the top three trading partners for Guangdong's foreign-invested enterprises, with trade values of 551.99 billion yuan (9.5% growth), 385.39 billion yuan (11% growth), and 306.19 billion yuan (6.6% growth) respectively [2] - Trade with Taiwan grew by over 20%, reaching 238.9 billion yuan [2] Group 4: Export Products - The export of electromechanical products reached 1.34 trillion yuan, growing by 4.3% and accounting for 79.8% of total exports [2] - Key products such as electronic components, computers and their parts, and electrical equipment saw significant growth, with exports of 201.96 billion yuan (16% growth), 168.78 billion yuan (10.6% growth), and 132.13 billion yuan (12.1% growth) respectively [2] Group 5: Import Products - Imports of electromechanical products totaled 782.59 billion yuan, increasing by 19% and making up 72.3% of total imports [3] - Integrated circuits were the largest import item at 433.2 billion yuan, with a growth of 28% [3] - Other significant imports included computers and their parts (41.36 billion yuan, 86.1% growth), aircraft parts (13.95 billion yuan, 37.9% growth), and machine tools (2.68 billion yuan, 85.5% growth) [3] - Agricultural products and energy products also saw increases, with imports of 40.94 billion yuan (23.2% growth) and 28 billion yuan (6.7% growth) respectively [3]

据广州海关统计，今年前11个月，广州市外贸进出口总值超1.1万亿元（人民币，下同），同比增长 12.1%。其中，对共建"一带一路"国家进出口5312.4亿元，同比增长24%，保持强有力的韧性和活力。 为帮助企业加速开拓海外市场，广州海关结合企业诉求，积极开展促进跨境贸易便利化专项行动，出台 促进外贸稳量提质新一轮支持措施，精准扶持重点产业和企业，推动"海关+地方政府+行业协会"多渠 道培育"专精特新"企业成为AEO企业，有效降低企业综合成本，不断扩大外贸"朋友圈"。 广州海关统计分析处副处长杨凡表示，随着共建"一带一路"倡议走深走实，共建"一带一路"国家已成为 广州重要的贸易伙伴，经贸合作呈现持续向好态势。 为支持光伏产品等"新三样"产品高效顺畅出口，广州海关安排专人跟进企业需求，详细了解企业生产流 程和出口计划，动态收集和解决企业在跨境物流环节的困难，深化"一港通"等粤港澳大湾区物流一体化 改革，珠江内河码头和南沙港等沿海港口的联动性不断加强，只需一次申报，货物在花都港完成报关放 行后就能快速"搭上"接驳船发往南沙港，随后换乘国际货轮出海。 ...

Core Insights - Guangdong officially launched the "Yuewei 21" brand IP to create a city dining brand matrix covering 21 cities in the province, aiming to enhance the "Food in Guangdong" reputation and showcase Lingnan culinary culture [1] Group 1: Brand and Cultural Promotion - The "Yuewei 21" brand IP serves as a cultural emblem representing the characteristics of 21 cities, featuring 21 banquet styles and 255 dishes, including notable dishes from Chaozhou and Shunde [1] - The initiative emphasizes local flavors, with unique banquets like Zhuhai's "Seafood Banquet" and Jiangmen's "Chenpi Banquet," blending local ingredients with traditional techniques [1] - The brand also aims to preserve Guangdong's cultural heritage through dishes like Huizhou's "Dongpo Family Banquet" and Meizhou's "Hakka Wedding Banquet," allowing diners to experience historical narratives alongside their meals [1] Group 2: Economic Impact and Consumer Engagement - The "Yuexiang Warm Winter, Enjoy Guangdong" consumption season has seen significant participation, with nearly 2,000 merchants involved and total consumption reaching 134 million yuan, achieving a consumption pull ratio of 5.77 [2] - Various cities are promoting their local dining brands, with Guangzhou introducing 13 classic Cantonese dishes and special food streets, while Huizhou integrates local products into its offerings [2] - The provincial government is enhancing the "Food in Guangdong" brand, with initiatives like the "Guangdong Food Map" on Tencent Maps and ongoing distribution of dining coupons until March next year [3]

12月22日，约200名广州市民游客乘坐广湛高铁首班列车，"尝鲜"1.5小时直达湛江的新旅程。他们既有 在未来3天深度游湛江的广州市民，也有借广湛高铁接驳跨海渡轮前往海口的游客，这是自海南"封 关"后乘坐广湛高铁前往海南的首个高铁旅游团。 据组团社广之旅介绍，首批"尝鲜"游客以60—70岁退休人群为主，同时包含部分50—55岁初退休人员， 年龄最小游客仅2岁，呈现"退休老友记组合""祖孙同游""年轻人陪父母出行"等多层次家庭出游特征。 这反映出高铁开通激发了全年龄段市民的出游热情。广湛高铁开通首周，该社将累计组织逾500名游客 搭乘该高铁前往湛江。在即将到来的12月26日，将另有近300名游客出发，形成持续性的"高铁旅游 热"。 广湛高铁是国家"八纵八横"高速铁路网、时速350公里沿海铁路客运大通道的重要组成部分，线路全长 401公里。开通后，广州白云站至湛江北站行车时间最快1小时32分可达，较以往动车、城际等交通方式 平均耗时约3.5小时大幅压缩了三分之二，真正实现"朝饮广府茶，午赏湛江海"的便捷出行体验。 广之旅副总裁文爽表示，湛江旅游市场近年持续升温，2025年相关产品营收较2024年增长约50%。在她 ...

Core Viewpoint - The opening of the Guangzhan High-Speed Railway on December 22 marks a significant advancement in transportation, providing a rapid transit corridor from western Guangdong to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, with a speed of 350 km/h [1] Group 1: Engineering Achievements - The Foshan Grand Bridge, a key project of the Guangzhan High-Speed Railway, took five years to construct and set two world records [1] - The bridge spans 15.652 kilometers and features various structural types, making it a "bridge museum" [1] - The main bridge over the Xijiang River is the most challenging part of the railway, achieving the record for the world's largest span of a 350 km/h ballastless track steel-concrete hybrid continuous rigid bridge [1] Group 2: Innovative Construction Techniques - The project team developed an integrated transportation ship for large-volume concrete to address challenges in concrete transport and construction scale on the Xijiang River [1] - Innovative construction techniques, including a combination of "high-torque rotary drilling + impact drilling," were employed to tackle complex geological conditions at the bridge site, enabling rapid formation of pile foundations in deep water karst areas [1] - The Dongping Waterway Cable-Stayed Bridge, another critical project, spans 726.8 meters with a main span of 350 meters, recognized as the world's largest span for a 350 km/h high-speed railway ballastless track cable-stayed bridge [2] - Advanced techniques for ballastless track construction were utilized to ensure precise control of track alignment, allowing high-speed trains to pass without deceleration [2]

Core Viewpoint - The opening of the Guangzhan High-Speed Railway significantly enhances the connectivity of Yangjiang within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, facilitating a one-hour living circle and promoting tourism and economic activity in the region [1][2]. Group 1: Infrastructure and Connectivity - The Guangzhan High-Speed Railway has a design speed of 350 km/h and includes two stations in Yangjiang: Yangjiang North Station and Yangchun East Station [1]. - Travel time from Yangjiang city to Guangzhou is reduced to approximately 1 hour, while travel from Yangchun to Guangzhou takes about 55 minutes [1]. - The new provincial road S539 line shortens the travel time from the city center to the high-speed railway station to just 10 minutes, significantly improving travel efficiency [2]. Group 2: Economic and Social Impact - The high-speed railway is expected to bring increased foot traffic and vitality to Yangjiang, with visitors eager to explore local attractions and cuisine [2]. - The opening of the railway is seen as a catalyst for Yangjiang to embrace a more open stance, welcoming flows of people, goods, information, and capital from the Greater Bay Area and beyond [2]. - The first batch of travelers expressed excitement about the convenience of reaching Yangjiang for leisure activities, indicating a positive impact on local tourism [1][2]. Group 3: Station Features and Services - Yangjiang North Station features a modern design with a flowing roof resembling ocean waves and includes amenities such as charging facilities and a mother-baby room [1]. - The station has planned 806 parking spaces, including 242 charging station spots, and has established bus connections for seamless transfers to the city center and nearby attractions [1].

12月22日，广州至湛江高速铁路开通活动举行。活动在广州白云站基本站台设主会场，在湛江北站基本 站台设分会场，两地共同见证这一历史性时刻。 广湛高铁显著缩短湛江与粤港澳大湾区的通勤时间，极大便利沿线群众出行，进一步完善区域路网布 局，有利于发挥粤港澳大湾区辐射带动作用，促进区域经济社会高质量发展。 高铁时速同样是"引才时速"。通达性的跃升，将显著增强湛江对优质人才的吸引力，推动更多人才走进 湛江、选择湛江，为城市发展注入源源不断的人才动能。 产业协同也将随之提速。广湛高铁进一步强化"核+副中心"动力机制，推动广湛协作向更深层次、更高 质量迈进。湛江将更有条件承接粤港澳大湾区传统优势产业转移，吸引项目、技术、资本等要素集聚， 使"湾区实验，湛江实战"发展模式将加速落地。 广湛高铁接入广州枢纽，在湛江北站与在建的合浦至湛江高铁、规划建设的湛江至海口高铁相连接，区 位优势突出，路网地位尤为重要。 作为粤港澳大湾区辐射西南的重要门户、海南自由贸易港联动内陆的核心支点、西部陆海新通道联通全 球的关键出海口，湛江正从区域节点一跃成为激活区域联动、链接国内国际双循环的连接枢纽。 这条不少人期盼已久的高铁正式通车，为湛江更深 ...

Core Viewpoint - The opening of the Guangzhou-Zhanjiang high-speed railway and the Shantou South to Shantou section of the Shantou-Shanwei high-speed railway marks a significant milestone in Guangdong's railway development, enhancing connectivity and supporting the economic growth of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [1][2][3] Group 1: High-Speed Railway Development - The Guangzhou-Zhanjiang high-speed railway (GZ-HSR) is a national-level trunk railway with a total length of 401 kilometers and a bridge-tunnel ratio of 76.7% [2] - The GZ-HSR features the longest underwater tunnel in China, contributing to the goal of achieving "350 km/h high-speed rail access for every city" in Guangdong [2] - With the new lines, Guangdong's railway operating mileage reaches 6,433 kilometers, with high-speed rail mileage of 3,411 kilometers, ranking first in the country [3] Group 2: Economic Impact - The GZ-HSR enhances the transportation network, allowing for efficient connections between the Greater Bay Area and the western and eastern regions of Guangdong, thus facilitating economic integration [4][5] - The railway's opening alleviates pressure on existing transport routes, improving overall transportation efficiency and supporting the logistics needs of the burgeoning industries in the western Guangdong region [4][7] - The GZ-HSR is expected to boost the blue economy in Zhanjiang, enhancing the port's radiation capacity and enabling faster delivery of high-value products to major markets [7] Group 3: Tourism and Cultural Integration - The opening of the GZ-HSR is anticipated to promote tourism by connecting cultural and tourism resources along the route, fostering deeper integration of agriculture, culture, and tourism [8] - Travel agencies are leveraging the new railway to develop rich travel experiences and cross-regional products, enhancing interaction between the Greater Bay Area and western Guangdong's tourism markets [8]

Core Insights - The opening of the Guang-Zhan High-Speed Railway marks a significant development in Guangdong's transportation infrastructure, enhancing connectivity for tourism and local economies [1] - The completion of the Shantou to Shantou South segment of the Shantou-Shantou High-Speed Railway signifies the full operation of this line, contributing to the overall high-speed rail network in Guangdong [1] - Guangdong's high-speed rail network now spans 6,433 kilometers, with 3,411 kilometers of that being high-speed rail operating at speeds of 200 km/h or above, making it the largest high-speed rail province in China [1] Group 1 - The Guang-Zhan High-Speed Railway is a key component of the national "eight vertical and eight horizontal" high-speed rail network, connecting the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area with Hainan Free Trade Port and the Beibu Gulf urban agglomeration [1] - The Shantou-Shantou High-Speed Railway will connect with the under-construction Zhang-Shan High-Speed Railway, enhancing north-south passenger capacity between economic regions such as the Pearl River Delta, Haixi, and Yangtze River Delta [1] Group 2 - Thirteen new lines, including Zhang-Shan and Shen-Shan, are under construction, accelerating Guangdong's goal of achieving "350 km/h high-speed rail access for every city" [2] - The high-speed rail network aims to create an economic living circle where cities in the Pearl River Delta can be reached within one hour, major cities in Guangdong and Hunan within two hours, and connections to regions like Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and the Yangtze River Delta within six to eight hours [2] - The ongoing development of the rail network is expected to enhance the integration of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area with the eastern and western parts of Guangdong, reinforcing the region's economic growth [2]