Guangzhou, Hong Kong speed up sci-tech cooperation

The Guangzhou High-tech Industrial Development Zone announced launching of construction of the core area of the Guangzhou-Hong Kong Scientific and Technological Cooperation Park in Guangzhou Science City on Aug 28.

A group of construction projects are unveiled in the Guangzhou High-tech Industrial Development Zone in Guangzhou Science City on Aug 28. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The launching ceremony is attended by investors and representatives from governments in Guangzhou Science City on Aug 28. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Thirteen key construction projects broke ground; five innovation platforms were unveiled and 18 industrial and innovation projects were signed at the event.

About 152.3 billion yuan ($21.3 billion) was invested in these projects, including seven in the Guangzhou-Hong Kong Scientific and Technological Cooperation Park.

They cover strategic emerging industries such as hydrogen energy, artificial intelligence and intelligent equipment. Most of them are Hong Kong-funded projects or invested by Guangzhou-Hong Kong joint ventures.

The ceremony is held in Guangzhou Science City on Aug 28. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

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