湾有引力，铸就全球投资“强磁场”

Core Insights - The 2025 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Global Investment Conference has evolved into a significant international brand, showcasing China's high-level openness and regional economic vitality [4][12] - Over three years, the conference has signed 3,645 investment and trade projects, amounting to 7 trillion yuan, with an overall project commencement rate of 88.1% as of September this year [5][9] - The conference has attracted 465 Fortune Global 500 companies and numerous high-level executives, reinforcing the Greater Bay Area's status as a preferred global investment destination [6][25] Investment and Trade Projects - The conference has facilitated the establishment of landmark projects by global companies such as Siemens Healthineers, Shell, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, contributing to the upgrade of strategic emerging industries in Guangdong [5][9] - The investment landscape includes significant projects in biomedicine, green petrochemicals, new energy vehicles, and new materials, enhancing Guangdong's position in the global value chain [5][25] Strategic Directions for Investment - The conference has identified eight key investment directions: aerospace technology, bio-economy, artificial intelligence and robotics, integrated circuits, modern marine ranching, new materials, new energy storage, and intelligent connected new energy vehicles [8][29] - A newly released "Guangdong Province Industrial Investment Map" provides comprehensive guidance for global enterprises looking to invest in Guangdong, focusing on strategic industry clusters and future industries [8][28] Foreign Investment Trends - Guangdong has established over 370,000 foreign-invested enterprises, with actual foreign investment exceeding $600 billion, demonstrating strong foreign investor confidence despite global uncertainties [9][30] - In the first nine months of this year, Guangdong saw a 33.7% increase in newly established foreign-invested enterprises, with actual foreign investment amounting to 78.13 billion yuan, marking an 8.8% year-on-year growth [9][30] Industry Perspectives - Executives from major companies like Panasonic and Kone have highlighted Guangdong's favorable business environment, talent pool, and strategic advantages as key factors for their continued investment and operations in the region [36][38][41] - The Greater Bay Area's unique geographical advantages and robust supply chain capabilities position it as a leading hub for innovation and business collaboration [35][41]