Guang Zhou Ri Bao·2025-09-30 02:11Group 1 - The 2025 World Cantonese Business Conference opened in Guangzhou, hosted by the Guangdong Provincial Government, attracting representatives from 60 countries and regions, including Fortune 500 companies and experts [2][4] - The theme of the conference is "Cantonese Connects the World, Business Creates the Future," featuring a format of "1+5+N" with one opening ceremony, five thematic sessions, and numerous supporting activities [2][4] - The conference aims to promote high-quality development and encourage Cantonese businesses to seize opportunities for collaboration and investment [9][10] Group 2 - The conference recognized 100 outstanding builders of the non-public economy in Guangdong, highlighting the importance of the private sector in driving economic growth and social responsibility [5][6] - The awards are given every three years, with criteria focusing on political quality, development capability, social responsibility, and public reputation [5][6] - Among the awardees, 78 are leaders of medium and small enterprises, and 38 companies received the Guangcai Award for significant contributions to public welfare [6] Group 3 - The Guangdong Provincial Federation of Industry and Commerce released a report on innovative entrepreneurial cases among young Cantonese entrepreneurs, showcasing their contributions to innovation and entrepreneurship [7] - The conference also presented the "Global Cantonese Business Cooperation Initiative," calling for unity among Cantonese businesses to enhance development and contribute to their hometowns [8] Group 4 - The conference highlighted the 2025 Guangdong Province's top 100 private enterprises, with an entry threshold of 12.332 billion yuan, and 24 projects signed at the conference totaling 44.458 billion yuan [9][10] - The top 100 list includes companies with revenues exceeding 400 billion yuan, with significant representation from cities like Shenzhen and Guangzhou [10] Group 5 - Industry leaders emphasized the need for businesses to expand globally while strengthening internal capabilities, advocating for a shift from product output to capability output [11][12] - The conference underscored the importance of collaboration between Hong Kong and Guangdong enterprises to leverage their respective strengths in technology and manufacturing [13] - The event served as a rallying point for Cantonese businesses to align with national strategies and engage in global cooperation [14]