On November 3, the 2026 Global Investment Promotion Conference for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), jointly hosted by the governments of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, was held in Guangzhou. Huang Kunming, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Secretary of the CPC Guangdong Provincial Committee, attended the event. John Lee Ka-chiu, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Sam Hou Fai, Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, and Wang Wentao, Minister of Commerce, delivered video remarks. Meng Fanli, Governor of Guangdong Province, attended and addressed the conference.

Wang Wentao said that under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee, Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao have worked together with concerted efforts to advance the development of the GBA in depth and achieved positive results. This year marks the first year of the 15th Five-Year Plan period. MOFCOM is ready to work with Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao to resolutely implement the decisions and plans of the CPC Central Committee, give full play to their respective unique advantages, more effectively promote the high-quality development of the GBA, continue to deepen coordination and synergy among the three places, and jointly contribute to advancing Chinese modernization.

Wang Wentao emphasized that China is steadfastly expanding high-standard opening up and continuously improving its business environment. With an economy that is becoming more innovation-driven, developing toward higher quality, and moving in a positive direction, China is an ideal, safe and promising investment destination. The GBA boasts strong economic vitality, a high degree of openness, a complete industrial system and a first-class business environment, making it a fertile ground for investment and business development. Enterprises from all countries are welcome to seize opportunities, strengthen connections and expand cooperation in the GBA to jointly create a better future of mutual benefit and win-win outcomes. (Released on November 4)