The 2024 Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area Global Investment Promotion Conference with the theme of "Investing in the Greater Bay Area, Creating a Better Future Together" was held in Guangzhou on the 8th. This conference is jointly organized by the governments of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, with a total of 1933 signed projects and a total funding of 2.26 trillion yuan. The conference attracted representatives from foreign business associations such as the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and the American Chamber of Commerce in South China, as well as representatives from Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders such as BASF, Tesla, and Pfizer. Among them, enterprises in the field of new quality productivity actively participated in the conference, involving industries such as artificial intelligence, low altitude economy, and new energy storage. Foreign enterprises and Chinese partners, as well as consumers, benefit from mutual benefits and win-win outcomes. Since entering the Greater Bay Area in the 1980s, the German Linde Group has established 5 physical companies and nearly 20 factories. In the Greater Bay Area, we have established long-term and stable friendships and cooperative relationships with numerous partners. Our business covers both traditional industries such as steel and petrochemicals, as well as modern cutting-edge industries such as semiconductors, healthcare, and clean hydrogen Yi Min, Vice President of Linde Greater China, said that Linde will continue to contribute to the local green energy landscape with industrial gases and low-carbon technologies in the future. Optimistic about the market potential of the Greater Bay Area, foreign companies are voting with their feet and increasing capital to expand production. Carlsberg Foshan Sanshui Production Base will officially start production at the end of August. From negotiation to signing, it only takes half a year, and from construction to completion, it only takes one and a half years, which is rare among projects of the same scale in the same industry, "said Li Zhigang, President of Carlsberg China. He was deeply impressed by the strong industrial foundation, broad market prospects, and efficient and professional government in the local area. Li Zhigang said, "With the boost of domestic demand and the expansion of consumption, especially Guangzhou's commitment to building an international consumption center city, the upgrading of market demand has brought new opportunities. We will continue to develop more innovative consumption scenarios, carry out more high-quality cultural activities, enrich our product portfolio, and provide diversified consumption choices." The Tesla Center in Science City, Huangpu District, Guangzhou has become one of its busiest automobile delivery centers in China; Opening over 90 stores in Guangdong and building over 200 Tesla supercharging stations... In the Greater Bay Area, Tesla's business has been "chasing the wind" all the way. Jiang Dan, the head of external affairs for Tesla China, said, "Guangdong, as a representative region of openness, Tesla looks forward to more cooperation with it and will continue to be committed to promoting local green travel and sustainable development, bringing consumers more high-quality new energy vehicle choices." Policy dividends continue to be released, further strengthening the "strong magnetic field" of investment attraction in the Greater Bay Area. It is reported that Guangdong has successively introduced a series of measures, including 10 measures for foreign investment, 12 measures for stabilizing foreign investment, and measures to encourage multinational companies to establish regional headquarters; Hong Kong plays the role of a "super contact person" and a "super value-added person", promoting measures such as the mobility of high-end talents in the Greater Bay Area and the "Hong Kong Macau Drug and Equipment Connect" to facilitate the flow of factors; Macao collaborates with the Hengqin Guangdong Macao Deep Cooperation Zone, allowing investors to radiate their business to the Greater Bay Area and even the vast mainland market. (New Society)