广东经济的新三驾马车
21世纪经济报道·2025-12-27 15:00

Core Viewpoint - Guangdong is transitioning from a traditional growth model reliant on real estate, finance, and local government infrastructure to a new growth cycle focused on technology, industry, and finance, as it approaches the end of the "14th Five-Year Plan" period [1][2]. Technology Breakthroughs - Significant advancements in technology have been made in Guangdong, including the discovery of a new antiviral treatment target and the development of a high-energy neutron scattering spectrometer, which supports various cutting-edge research areas [3][4]. - The number of valid invention patents in Guangdong has increased from 439,600 in 2021 to 792,300 in 2024, reflecting a strong emphasis on innovation [4]. R&D Investment - Guangdong's R&D expenditure has risen from 400.22 billion yuan in 2021 to 509.96 billion yuan in 2024, with an average annual growth rate of nearly 10%, and R&D spending as a percentage of GDP reaching 3.60% in 2024 [4][6]. Industrial Growth - By 2024, Guangdong had over 77,000 high-tech enterprises, accounting for 15.4% of the national total, with total revenue exceeding 1.3 trillion yuan [9]. - The export value of high-tech products in Guangdong reached 1,828.46 billion yuan in 2024, marking a 10% year-on-year increase [9]. Financial Acceleration - From 2021 to 2024, the value added by Guangdong's financial sector grew from 1,111.56 billion yuan to 1,239 billion yuan, with the number of domestic listed companies increasing from 762 to 875 [13]. - As of November 2025, Guangdong's new RMB loans increased by 1.5 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 191.1 billion yuan, indicating a recovery in financial growth [2][13]. Key Projects and Innovations - The establishment of the Guangdong Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Industry Investment Fund signifies a strategic move towards supporting early-stage investments in technology [15]. - The semiconductor company, Yuexin Semiconductor, has become Guangdong's first 12-inch wafer manufacturer, with revenues projected to grow significantly in the coming years [13][14].