21评论丨弘扬粤商精神，汇聚推动高质量发展的强大合力

Group 1 - The 2025 World Cantonese Business Conference was held in Guangzhou from September 28 to 30, attracting nearly a thousand representatives from Cantonese businesses and various sectors, including Fortune 500 companies and experts [1][3] - Guangdong's economy has been closely linked to the growth of the Cantonese business community, which has played a significant role in the region's economic reform and development [1][3] - The conference aims to promote collaboration among global Cantonese businesses and support the growth of enterprises, injecting new momentum into Guangdong's high-quality economic development [3][4] Group 2 - Guangdong's GDP is projected to exceed 14 trillion yuan in 2024, maintaining its position as the leading region in China for 36 consecutive years, with innovation capabilities ranked first nationally for eight years [3][4] - The region faces external challenges such as economic uncertainty and trade protectionism, making the task of economic transformation and upgrading more urgent [3][4] - Key areas for innovation include chips, AI, and biomedicine, with a focus on transitioning from application innovation to original innovation [3][4] Group 3 - The 2025 China Top 500 Enterprises list revealed that Guangdong has 54 companies, over half of which are private enterprises, highlighting the vitality and growth momentum of the private economy [4][5] - Companies like Huawei, Tencent, and BYD are transitioning from "catching up" to "leading" in global innovation, with significant R&D investments [4][5] - In 2024, the scale of Guangdong's core AI industry is expected to exceed 220 billion yuan, with the province leading the nation in this sector [5][6] Group 4 - Continuous optimization of the business environment and innovation in institutional mechanisms are essential for enhancing Guangdong's modern industrial system [6] - The province has established a regular communication mechanism for private enterprises and plans to implement over 150 billion yuan in tax reductions and exemptions in 2024 [6] - The Cantonese business community is expected to play a crucial role in Guangdong's economic growth and the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [6]