Market Focus
Greater Bay Area Focus
Eleven cities, 88 million people, one integrated economic region in Southern China
people across the 11 GBA cities
in GDP (US$)
of China's total GDP
national high-tech enterprises including Huawei, Tencent, BYD, and Midea
One of Asia's most connected economic regions — where three systems move as one market.
The Greater Bay Area (GBA) links the two Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao with nine municipalities in Guangdong Province — Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, and Zhaoqing. Together they form one of the most closely watched economic regions in the world.
The Outline Development Plan for the GBA, released in February 2019, set out how these eleven cities would deepen cross-border cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, with Hong Kong, Macao, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou positioned as the region’s core engines for growth and innovation.
GBA at a Glance
Two special administrative regions and nine Guangdong municipalities make up the Greater Bay Area — each with a distinct role in the region’s economy.
Tourism and Leisure Hub
Macao
Technology and Innovation Hub
Shenzhen
Commerce and Trade Hub
Guangzhou
Advanced Manufacturing Hub
Foshan
Electronics Manufacturing Hub
Dongguan
Petrochemicals and New Energy Hub
Huizhou
Aviation and Emerging Industries Hub
Zhuhai
Industrial Hinterland and Western Gateway
Jiangmen
Specialized Manufacturing Hub
Zhongshan
Green Industry and Agriculture Hub
Zhaoqing
Your advisor on the ground, from Hong Kong to the Pearl River Delta.
How CW Helps You Enter the GBA
CW is headquartered in Hong Kong, with offices in Shenzhen and Guangzhou giving us a direct presence in three of the GBA’s four core cities. Over the years we’ve built working relationships with government entities across Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Zhuhai, and we collaborate closely with foreign chambers of commerce and strategic partners throughout the region.
For foreign enterprises, that means a single advisor who can take you from a Hong Kong holding structure into on-the-ground operations in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, or further into the GBA — with Hong Kong serving as your gateway to the Chinese market. For Chinese enterprises already established in the GBA, we help you go the other direction: expanding overseas through our international network.
Cross-Border Business Establishment
Hong Kong and Mainland China company formation, investment structuring, licensing, banking support and corporate compliance.
Accounting and Tax Compliance
Bookkeeping, management accounts, financial reporting, tax registration, routine tax filings and coordination with qualified local professional firms where required.
Market Entry and Business Expansion
GBA location assessment, market research, policy guidance, business-partner identification and practical support for companies expanding between Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas markets.
Ready to unlock GBA potential?
We are ready to discuss your expansion strategy. Schedule a consultation with our GBA advisory team.