Nansha to build itself into a strategic platform to link GBA with world

An aerial view of Nansha district. [Photo/WeChat account: nanshafabu]  

Nansha will make full use of its strategic location and boost cooperation with Hong Kong and Macao as it seeks to build itself into a major strategic platform to promote opening-up in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, according to Lu Yixian, Party secretary of Guangzhou's Nansha district.

Nansha will accelerate the construction of a scientific and technological innovation industry cooperation base, youth entrepreneurship and employment cooperation platform, and high-level portal for opening up to the outside world. The government also hopes to emerge as a pioneer of rule convergence mechanisms.

The district will also adopt pilot measures aligned with the RECP and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to deepen reforms and expand opening-up, implement the pilot plan for business environment innovation at a high level, and further promote the institutional opening-up of rules, regulations, management, and standards.

It will continue to improve international shipping, trade and financial services and promote the efficient allocation of resources to make better use of both domestic and international markets.

Nansha also plans to build a Hong Kong-style international community, set up the first non-profit school for the children of Hong Kong citizens in the mainland, and create entrepreneurship platforms for young people from Hong Kong and Macao to strengthen its connections with the two regions.

It will spare no effort to hosting high-end international activities like the Asia Youth Leaders Forum and the International Finance Forum, attracting more international conferences and institutions, and expanding its international network of friendship areas and ports to enhance its international and domestic influence.

The district will also help to improve the Greater Bay Area's half-hour traffic circle and its comprehensive service function to ensure that urban area meet the requirements of high-quality development.