Guangdong, China's leading economic powerhouse with over 19 million market entities and more than 8.35 million registered companies, has rolled out a new policy package aimed at fueling innovation and building a modern industrial system. The provincial government recently announced 12 measures to stimulate market vitality and accelerate the development of a modern industrial system, offering strong incentives for businesses and sending a clear invitation to global investors.

The measures target strategic sectors such as integrated circuits, artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous driving, low-altitude economy, biomedicine, quantum technology, commercial aerospace, new energy storage, new energy vehicles, digital economy, and modern marine industries. Guangdong aims to develop industry-specific investment maps, build databases of leading companies and top talent, and introduce tailored investment attraction policies.

Concrete support for business growth and innovation

To ease financial burdens, Guangdong will subsidize interest on loans for manufacturing and high-tech enterprises. Qualified companies can receive interest support of up to 35% of the bank lending rate, with the program covering loans up to 200 billion yuan annually. Additionally, government-backed financing guarantees will exceed 100 billion yuan each year.

Foreign investment is another key focus. Multinational companies establishing regional headquarters in Guangdong may receive one-time incentives of up to 8 million yuan, while certified foreign R&D centers can receive up to 1 million yuan—rising to 5 million yuan for global R&D hubs. These incentives reinforce Guangdong's commitment to attracting high-level foreign investment.

Full lifecycle support for enterprises

Guangdong plans to mobilize over 1 trillion yuan through industrial and venture capital funds, guided by state capital, to support early-stage, high-tech, and future-oriented small businesses. The province will also ensure land-use approval for advanced manufacturing projects and implement policies to accelerate project timelines.

Talent attraction is a major pillar. Through an initiative to attract millions of talents to Guangdong, top professionals in frontier fields will receive comprehensive relocation support, including household registration for their families.

To further improve the business environment, Guangdong will assign dedicated service officers to enterprises and projects, and establish a responsive system to safeguard the legal rights of companies and entrepreneurs.

With a vast consumer market, complete supply chains, a skilled workforce, and a business-friendly environment, Guangdong is reaffirming its status as a top global investment destination. Businesses worldwide are encouraged to seize this opportunity to invest, expand, and thrive in Guangdong’s high-quality growth ecosystem.