Core Points - The Guangdong Provincial People's Congress has passed the "Regulations on Promoting High-Quality Development of the Marine Economy," which will take effect on July 1 [1] - The regulations emphasize the support for coastal cities like Guangzhou and Shenzhen to collaborate with Hong Kong and Macau in building a world-class port cluster [2][5] - The regulations aim to accelerate the development of marine industries, including emerging sectors such as marine new manufacturing and marine tourism [3][4] Industry Development - The regulations will support the development of marine industries as a key focus, including optimizing yacht management and promoting yacht rental pilot projects [2] - Guangdong aims to create 1-2 trillion-level industries and several hundred billion-level emerging industry clusters in marine sectors [3] - The province will enhance traditional marine industries, particularly in marine chemical and transportation sectors, while also upgrading marine fisheries and tourism [3] Innovation and Technology - Guangdong has established multiple laboratories and innovation platforms to support marine technology development, with a goal of exceeding 17,000 patent disclosures in the marine field by 2024 [4] - The regulations encourage the formation of marine innovation alliances among enterprises, universities, and research institutions to enhance R&D and application of key technologies [4] International and Regional Cooperation - The regulations promote international cooperation in marine industries, ecological protection, and cultural exchanges, encouraging enterprises to invest in overseas marine economic sectors [5] - There is a focus on deepening cooperation within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, particularly in marine industry development and technological innovation [5] Economic Impact - Guangdong's marine economy is projected to exceed 2 trillion yuan in production value by 2024, marking a 5.4% year-on-year growth and maintaining its position as the leading province in marine production value in China [5][6] - The marine economy contributes 27.3% to the nominal growth of the regional economy, playing a crucial role in stabilizing economic performance [6]