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meet specified cargo value criteria will be eligible shared outcomes¡±, aiming to transform Hengqin
for a maximum subsidy of RMB2 million. into a global hub for health and wellness, cultural
vibrancy, digital innovation and financial services.
? Newly constructed or renovated cold
chain logistics projects related to daily necessities, ? For the technology R&D and advanced
food and pharmaceuticals will be eligible for manufacturing sectors, the plan calls for building
a maximum reward of RMB3 million. Logistics a technology innovation platform, including
enterprises recognized as 3A, 4A or 5A by the accelerating the construction of innovation
China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing infrastructure, promoting the application of
will also receive rewards. Eligible cross-border cutting-edge global technologies and supporting
e-commerce enterprises can receive a subsidy of the establishment of industrial bases by Macau¡¯s
up to 50% of their bonded warehouse rent. higher education institutions.

? Commercial complexes, branded ? A dedicated section highlights the key
warehouse supermarkets and supermarkets that projects for Hengqin-Macau industrial integration.
are open for business will receive financial support It emphasizes strengthening cooperation in
of up to RMB12 million. Furthermore, enterprises culture, tourism, conventions and exhibitions,
and social organizations hosting night economy supporting Macau¡¯s development as a world
events, consumption promotion activities and tourism center. The two regions will co-host
other themed activities within commercial exhibition events and jointly develop trade and
complexes will be eligible for a maximum reward cross-border logistics, deepening the ¡°one event,
of RMB1 million per event. two regions¡± model of resource sharing.

The Industrial Development Plan of ? The plan also proposes a range of
Guangdong-Macau In-depth Cooperation Zone measures to build a world-class business
in Hengqin (2025-2029) issued to guide Hengqin¡¯s environment, such as enhancing the cultivation
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industrial development over the next 5 years and protection of market players, establishing
a hub for talent and fostering an open market.
In June 2025, the government unveiled its By facilitating trade and investment, Hengqin
industrial development plan for Hengqin during aims to offer enterprises broader development
the 2025 to 2029 period, with a focus on advancing opportunities and benefits.
integration with Macau and accelerating the
growth of the key emerging industries. It also Hetao area in Shenzhen
reaffirms Hengqin¡¯s role as a key driver of regional
integration under the GBA initiative and continued Located on the border between Shenzhen
close alignment with Macau. and Hong Kong, the Hetao Cooperation Zone,
occupying a total area of approximately 3.89
? The new plan outlines key developments km , serves as a pioneering zone for enhancing
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for four emerging industries (tech R&D & advanced technological collaboration between the two cities
manufacturing, TCM & Macau brands, culture and acts as a nucleus for transferring technological
& tourism and modern finance), the integration breakthroughs within the GBA. It consists of two
between Hengqin and Macau, optimizing the portions ? the 3.02 km Shenzhen Park and the
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business environment and shaping the spatial 0.87 km Hong Kong Park (Hong Kong-Shenzhen
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layout of industrial development. Innovation and Technology Park).

? The plan proposes a model for integrated In August 2023, the State Council released a plan
industrial development featuring ¡°Macau platforms for the Shenzhen Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-
+ international resources + Hengqin space + Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation
Cooperation Zone (HTCZ) , as part of efforts to
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43 Guangdong-Macau In-Depth Cooperation Zone in
Hengqin, https://www.hengqin.gov.cn/macao_zh_hans/ 44 The State Council, http://fgw.sz.gov.cn/gkmlpt/con-
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