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GBA Development Insights:

2026 Special Report Released in Shenzhen

mCham South China successfully hosted the 2026 Special Report Release Conference in Shenzhen on March
A25, 2026, welcoming over 100 representatives from government, business, and consular communities.

The conference showcased the latest business environment data while providing attendees with a platform
to exchange ideas and discuss regional development trends, offering a comprehensive view of investment
opportunities in South China.

01 | Opening Remarks

The event opened with remarks by Ms. Pauline
Kao, Counsul General of U.S. Consulate General
in Guangzhou, who shared insights on U.S.-China
economic relations and regional development,
setting the stage for the conference.

02 | Special Report Presentation
- GBA INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM & Ms. Pauline Kao, Counsul General of U.S. Consulate
General in Guangzhou
INVESTMENT FUTURE

This was followed by a comprehensive
presentation of the 2026 Special Report by Harley
Seyedin. During the presentation, Dr. Seyedin
highlighted key findings:
? Guangzhou has remained China¡¯s top investment
destination for nine consecutive years
? Shenzhen ranked second, with a 6-percentage- Dr. Harley Seyedin, President and Chairman of
point year-on-year increase in companies ranking AmCham South China
Shenzhen as their second preferred destination.

These results demonstrate strong foreign
confidence in South China¡¯s resilience and long-
term growth potential, providing a data-driven
foundation for the conference discussions.

03 | Spotlight Session

Following this, the conference moved into the
Spotlight Session, where speakers engaged in
an in-depth discussion on three key topics in the
Greater Bay Area: supply chain innovation, policy
enablement and capital flow, and the innovation
capacity of private enterprises.

Mr. Jerry Liu (Vice President, Masco Asia) shared
practical insights on supply chain innovation, exploring
how resilience and efficiency can be enhanced within
the dynamic cross-border ecosystem.
Mr. Jerry Liu, Vice President of Masco Asia

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