Group 1 - The meeting of the Mainland-Macau Chamber of Commerce was held in Beijing on July 17, focusing on the integration into the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area [1] - Key discussions included upgrading the Macau-China platform, promoting moderate economic diversification in Macau, and attracting Macau enterprises to invest in the Mainland [1] - Attendees included representatives from trade promotion agencies and chambers of commerce from both regions, highlighting collaborative efforts [1]

Core Viewpoint - The "Industrial Development Plan for the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone (2025-2029)" aims to establish a highly coordinated economic system between the cooperation zone and Macau by the 30th anniversary of Macau's return to China in 2029, focusing on efficient market access and cross-border flow of various factors [1] Group 1 - By 2029, a comprehensive institutional system for high coordination with Macau's economy and deep integration of rules will be established [1] - The plan includes efficient connection of market access systems and the establishment of a cross-border financial management system [1] - The "one line open, one line control" system for goods will operate efficiently, and personnel entry and exit will be highly convenient [1] Group 2 - The development of characteristic industries will achieve scale, with the added value of "new four" industries accounting for approximately 65% of the regional GDP [1] - The level of integrated development between Hengqin and Macau will be further enhanced, with the establishment of industrial parks such as the Hengqin-Macao Innovation Industrial Park [1] - Significant achievements in promoting moderate diversification of Macau's economy, with the added value of Macau-funded industries reaching 9 billion yuan [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Chief Executive of the Macao SAR, Ho Iat Seng, emphasizes that the primary challenge facing the current government is the relatively singular economic structure, and the government is implementing various measures to promote moderate economic diversification [1][3]. Group 1: Economic Diversification Measures - The Macao SAR government plans to enhance government efficiency, optimize the business environment, advance the construction of the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone, and undertake major engineering projects to address the issue of a singular economic structure [3]. - Hengqin is highlighted as a key area for breaking through the challenges of moderate economic diversification, aiming to provide more job opportunities and living spaces for Macao citizens while opening up economic and commercial development spaces for the business community [3]. Group 2: Youth Engagement and Opportunities - The Chief Executive encourages Macao youth to step out of their comfort zones, engage with Hengqin, and embrace the Greater Bay Area, emphasizing the importance of broadening their horizons and utilizing their skills in the evolving economic landscape [5]. Group 3: Trade and External Influences - Macao's annual export trade is approximately 13 billion Macao Patacas, with exports to the United States around 300 million Macao Patacas, primarily consisting of clothing and souvenirs, indicating a low dependency on the U.S. market [7]. - Although the trade war has not directly impacted Macao, the global consumer power shift poses a risk, prompting the government to explore new overseas markets in Southeast Asia and the Middle East while accelerating the development of a world tourism and leisure center [9].