广东紧密携手港澳全力推动大湾区建设迈上新高度 建设富有活力和国际竞争力的一流湾区

Group 1 - The construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is a significant national strategy personally planned and promoted by General Secretary Xi Jinping, aiming to create a vibrant and internationally competitive first-class bay area and world-class city cluster [1][6] - The GBA's economic total is projected to reach 14.79 trillion yuan in 2024, surpassing the economic outputs of New York and San Francisco, with the GBA accounting for 1/9 of the national economic total while occupying less than 1% of the land area and 6% of the population [5][6] - The GBA is enhancing its infrastructure connectivity with multiple projects such as the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, creating an "hour living circle" and facilitating the flow of people, goods, and information [3][4] Group 2 - The GBA is witnessing a deep integration of its three regions, with initiatives like the "Bay Area Social Security Service" and "Cross-Border Wealth Management Connect" promoting the soft connectivity of rules and mechanisms [3][4] - The GBA's innovation ecosystem is being strengthened with the establishment of a comprehensive innovation chain that includes basic research, technology development, and talent support, contributing to the region's status as a global innovation hub [4][6] - The GBA is focusing on creating a high-quality living circle that supports the integration of Hong Kong and Macao into the national development framework, with infrastructure improvements like the new T3 terminal at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport enhancing connectivity [7][8]