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China issues work plan to foster new growth drivers in service consumption
Targeting key sectors such as transportation services, domestic services, online audiovisual services, sojourn tourism services, the automotive aftermarket and inbound consumption, the plan calls for measures to boost growth by improving service supply, advancing pilot programs, fostering innovative consumption scenarios and strengthening talent development.
For potential sectors including performance services, sports event services, and emotion and experience-oriented services, measures will be taken to cultivate new momentum by refining incentive mechanisms, enhancing safety management, fostering high-quality brands, and building supporting platforms, per the plan. More→
Guangdong aims for an annual GDP growth of around 5% during the 15th Five-Year Plan period
During the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), Guangdong Province has set an average annual GDP growth target of around 5%. For the inaugural year of 2026, the growth target is set between 4.5% and 5%.
The province's priorities for 2026 include advancing the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, fostering new quality productive forces through technological innovation, and prioritizing the real economy and manufacturing. In terms of foreign trade, Guangdong will pursue high-level opening-up by consolidating traditional markets in Europe, the U.S., Japan, and South Korea, while actively exploring emerging markets such as ASEAN, the Middle East, and Africa.
Guangdong details new advantages and breakthroughs in 15th Five-Year Plan period
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Shenzhen-Hong Kong cross-boundary data sharing to benefit HK patients
Medical records of Hong Kong patients seeking healthcare services in Shenzhen can now be safely transferred to the special administrative region's "eHealth" platform following the opening of a cross-boundary data sharing channel on January 27. More→
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Guangzhou-Qingyuan Intercity Railway Southern Extension Line opens
The Guangzhou-Qingyuan Intercity Railway Southern Extension Line officially opened, with its inaugural train departing from Guangzhou Baiyun Station on January 28. The Southern Extension Line stretches 22 kilometers and serves four stations: Shenshan (神山站), Jianggao (江高站), Baiyunhu (白云湖站), and Guangzhou Baiyun (广州白云站). It now operates seamlessly with the existing Guangzhou-Qingyuan Intercity Railway. More→
Zhuhai Airport Express adds new shuttle route linking hotels in Hengqin
Zhuhai Airport Express has launched a new shuttle route connecting Zhuhai Jinwan Airport with the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin since January 26, providing direct access between the airport and Hengqin. The newly added route stops at six major hotels in the area: Angsana Zhuhai Hengqin, Hilton Garden Inn Zhuhai Hengqin, Chimelong Spaceship Hotel, Sumjoy Hengqin Tianmu Hotel, and Phoenix Tree Hotel (Hengqin Port). More→
Reporter | Xie Maishi
Design | Chen Siyuan
Poster image | Huang Xiaonan (IP Guangdong)
Wang Ziyi (intern) and Yang Ling (intern) also contributed to the story.
