Core Insights - The new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation is reshaping the global economic structure and providing new directions for the development of new industries in the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone [1] - The "Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone Industrial Development Plan (2025-2029)" outlines a clear path for the future five years, focusing on institutional systems, factor flow, characteristic industry development, and the integration of Hengqin and Macao [1][2] - By 2029, the plan aims for a highly coordinated economic system between the cooperation zone and Macao, with a target for the value added of "four new" industries to account for approximately 65% of the regional GDP [1][2] Industrial Development - The plan emphasizes the establishment of four major areas and eleven industrial functional clusters, which will provide a solid foundation for industrial agglomeration and enhance overall competitiveness [2] - The integration of industries between Hengqin and Macao is expected to attract more quality enterprises and projects, promoting industrial clustering and scale expansion [2][3] Collaborative Innovation - The plan introduces a collaborative innovation model that connects Macao's core industries with Hengqin's resources, facilitating the free flow and efficient allocation of industrial factors [3][4] - Specific examples include the "Macao registration + Hengqin production" model in traditional Chinese medicine, which leverages Macao's certification advantages and Hengqin's manufacturing capabilities [3][4] Future Industries - The plan identifies future industries such as information technology, manufacturing, health, space, energy, and materials, aiming to create new productive forces and establish the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as a significant innovation hub [5] - The cooperation zone is expected to serve as a platform for international collaboration, particularly with Portuguese-speaking countries, enhancing the region's global influence in technology innovation [6] Higher Education and Talent Development - The construction of the Macao-Hengqin International Education City aims to transform Macao's higher education landscape, promoting cross-border educational collaboration and resource sharing [8][9] - Macao universities are encouraged to align their academic programs with the cooperation zone's strategic industries, fostering a talent pool that meets the demands of future industries [11][12] Challenges and Strategies - Potential challenges include differences in legal systems and educational management between Hengqin and Macao, which may hinder collaborative efficiency [12][13] - Strategies to address these challenges involve establishing a policy framework for educational collaboration and enhancing resource sharing among institutions [13]