Guangdong's High-Quality Leap: Manufacturing Meets Modern Services

Guangdong held its Provincial High-quality Development Conference focusing on coordinating manufacturing and service sectors to foster high-level industrial growth. By leveraging digital technologies and nurturing talent, the province aims to strengthen its economy and build an advanced industrial system in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

On February 24, Guangdong marked the first working day of the Year of the Horse by hosting the Provincial High-quality Development Conference. The forum highlighted the integration of manufacturing and services, aiming for industrial progress and setting a strong start to the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030).

Led by Huang Kunming, secretary of the CPC Guangdong Provincial Committee, the discussions underscored the necessity of harmonizing these sectors with broader industrial trends for substantial growth. Guangdong is poised to advance from a large industrial hub to a robust one, leveraging digital technologies and rich data resources.

Efforts will focus on reinforcing the real economy, prioritizing manufacturing combined with AI-powered service advancements. The province also plans to cultivate leading enterprises in 'manufacturing + services,' leveraging global resources, and expanding the 'Guangdong Manufacturing' and 'Guangdong Services' brands to maintain a competitive edge worldwide.

(With inputs from agencies.)