Media Views of GDD

Science and Technology Daily: Guangzhou Development District Upgrades Fast-Track Approval Measures for Industrial Projects
2026-04-13
Recently, the Several Measures of the Guangzhou Development District and Huangpu District for Promoting the High-Quality Development of Approval Services for Industrial Projects (hereinafter referred to as "Industrial Fast-Track Approval 4.0") were officially released. Comprising 30 reform measures, the new policy focuses on common challenges in areas such as environmental protection and urban planning during project preparation. By institutionalizing proven service practices, it advances reform from "isolated breakthroughs" to "systematic integration," and from "problem-solving" to "problem prevention," offering enterprises full-lifecycle service support. In its practice of advancing approval reforms, the district has consistently adopted a targeted approach, starting with specific issues. It previously introduced a series of fast-track industrial approval policies comprising 28 reform measures. These efforts established a cross-stage, systematic approval service mechanism and created a set of benchmark cases for improving the speed and efficiency of industrial project approvals. Industrial Fast-Track Approval 4.0 further streamlines procedures to accelerate project construction. For example, the district now offers pre-land acquisition approval services, allowing projects to obtain multiple permits simultaneously—including land use permits, construction planning permits, and construction permits—immediately after acquiring land. Post-acquisition approval processes have also been optimized for construction permits and road access openings, cutting application times by more than three months. Furthermore, pre-acceptance approval procedures have been improved by specifying four scenarios exempt from planning adjustment applications and simplifying the prerequisites for planning compliance verification, saving an additional one to two months. Streamlining application materials minimizes business costs. The 4.0 policy expands the scope of "full-trust" approvals for planning permits, simplifies the materials required for construction permits, and cuts down on the documentation needed for road access openings. Additionally, the district will leverage artificial intelligence and other digital tools to assist enterprises with form-filling, further driving down administrative costs. Industrial space serves as the soil for industrial clusters to take root and grow. Industrial Fast-Track Approval 4.0 supports the upgrading and renovation of industrial carriers, allowing the inclusion of supporting living-service facilities within industrial land. It also encourages the construction of publicly accessible, all-weather covered corridors and exempts mechanized multi-level parking facilities from planning approval procedures. To promote the integrated development of ecology and industry, the policy encourages enterprises to independently dispose of and utilize hazardous waste while strengthening the coordination between environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and pollutant discharge permits. Simultaneously, the policy aligns with the environmental management requirements for water purification plants and the Dongjiang River Basin. By optimizing the approval processes for industrial wastewater treatment and discharge destinations, it addresses production constraints for enterprises while ensuring river water quality standards are strictly met. (By Ye Qing, Chang Ran, Wu Xiaojun)
Guangzhou Daily: Huangpu District Selected for the First Batch of the Region-Wide Happy Rivers and Lakes Construction List
2026-04-03
To thoroughly implement the spirit of the Order on Comprehensively Promoting the Construction of Happy Rivers and Lakes (2025 Order No. 1 of the General River Chief) and to effectively execute the construction of Happy Rivers and Lakes—one of Guangdong Province's top ten livelihood projects for 2026—the Guangdong Provincial River Chief's Office recently announced the first batch of the region-wide Happy Rivers and Lakes construction list. The list includes 16 counties (cities, districts, and towns), with Guangzhou's Huangpu District successfully selected.
CRI Online: Guangzhou’s Huangpu District Builds a Full-Chain “Ecosystem Runway” for the Low-Altitude Economy
2026-01-13
Early in the morning, an autonomous passenger-carrying aircraft lifts off smoothly from the Suigang Wharf in Huangpu, Guangzhou, gliding toward the skies above the Pearl River estuary. At the same time, screens at the ground command center display the real-time integration and dynamic generation of flight routes, airspace, and meteorological data. This is not a science fiction scene, but a vivid snapshot of the daily operation of the low-altitude economy in Guangzhou Development District and Huangpu District—one that feels distinctly futuristic.
Guangzhou Daily: Two Integrated Projects Revitalize Old Community in Huangpu
2026-04-03
On New Year’s Day 2026, residents of Dunmei Community in Nangang Subdistrict, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, spent a particularly pleasant holiday. As the community’s micro-renovation project was largely completed by the end of last year and is approaching final acceptance, the once weathered building facades have been refurbished, greenery has been arranged in an orderly manner, and the water supply pipeline renewal—originally planned as a separate project for 2026—is now being implemented simultaneously. These improvements have breathed new life into this nearly 30-year-old community, allowing residents to truly experience the people-centered concept of “one-time construction with multiple benefits.”
CRI Online: World’s First “Land Aircraft Carrier” Rolls Off the Production Line in Guangzhou’s Huangpu District, Marking the Dawn of Mass-Produced Flying Cars
2025-11-05
The first “Land Aircraft Carrier” flying vehicle rolled off the production line at XPENG AEROHT’s mass production plant in Guangzhou’s Huangpu District
1st domestically transmissive electron microscope born in GDD
2025-06-16
On Feb 21, the front page headline of the Science Daily reported the entire research, development, implementation, and commercialization process of China's first domestically produced commercial transmissive electron microscope, the TH-F120.
GDD shines in 2024 performance review
2025-06-16
In 2024, the Ministry of Commerce evaluated 229 national-level economic and technological development districts. Guangzhou Development District (GDD) stood out, ranking 2nd in actual foreign investment utilization and 6th in total import and export volume nationwide.
Guangming Daily reports on 40th Anniversary of GDD
2025-06-16
The special issue of Guangming Daily, "Red Boat Spirit", reported on the experiences and insights gained from the 40 years of reform and innovation in the Guangzhou Development District (GDD).
GDD launches 2024 global investment promotion year
2025-06-16
[Video by Informatization Office of Guangzhou Development District and chinadaily.com.cn]
Huangpu unveils platform for integrated business services
2025-06-16
One user surfs through the platform on the phone. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

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