Group 1 - The sixth typhoon "Wipha" has intensified to a strong tropical storm level, expected to bring heavy rainfall to southeastern Zhejiang, eastern Fujian, southeastern Guangxi, most of Guangdong, most of Hainan Island, and most of Taiwan from July 19 to July 20 [1] - The Ministry of Transport has emphasized the importance of prioritizing people's safety and has coordinated with various regional transport departments to implement flood and typhoon prevention measures [2] - Maritime authorities are enhancing risk assessment and management of vessels, ensuring that ships take shelter in advance and that key vessels and offshore construction ships are effectively monitored [2][3] Group 2 - The Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration is using a combination of on-site patrols and remote monitoring to oversee the situation of vessels in port and ensure compliance with typhoon prevention measures [3] - The Pearl River Navigation Administration is closely monitoring the impact of the typhoon on vessel transit and is guiding necessary maintenance of lock facilities to ensure navigation safety [3] - The South China Sea Rescue Bureau is tracking the status of passenger vessels and optimizing the deployment of rescue resources while ensuring emergency supplies are well managed [3]

Core Viewpoint - The event aims to promote the transition of maritime activities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area towards a green, clean, and efficient path, emphasizing the importance of green energy development in addressing climate change [1][3][5]. Group 1: Event Overview - The event was held on June 25 in Shenzhen, gathering nearly a hundred enterprises from the maritime industry value chain from mainland China and Hong Kong [1]. - The event was hosted by the Deputy Director of the Foreign Trade Development Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce, Zeng Huacheng [1]. Group 2: Key Statements - The Deputy Director of the Foreign Trade Department, Chang Hui, highlighted the global consensus on promoting green energy development and the establishment of an efficient green marine fuel supply chain [3]. - Zhou Qiang, Deputy Director of the Economic Department of the Central Government Liaison Office in Hong Kong, emphasized that green development is a crucial direction for global trade, integrating low-carbon development into trade policies [5]. - Hong Kong's Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Chen Meibao, noted Hong Kong's significant role as a "super connector" in trade, logistics, and finance, with strong growth potential in emerging fields like green development [7]. Group 3: Collaborative Efforts - During the event, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Hong Kong Shipowners Association and Sinopec (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., focusing on ship fuel supply and green fuel initiatives [11]. - The Hong Kong Transport and Logistics Bureau and the Petroleum Circulation Association expressed the desire to leverage Hong Kong's position as an international financial and trade center to facilitate trade and collaboration in the green maritime fuel sector [14]. Group 4: Regional Cooperation - Zhou Bin, Deputy Director of the Guangdong Provincial Department of Commerce, emphasized the importance of close cooperation between Guangdong and Hong Kong to maintain stable industrial and supply chains amid global economic challenges [9].