Guangdong's Strategic Push for Combined Growth in Manufacturing and Services by 2026
Guangdong's Ambitious Development Goals for 2026
On February 24, 2026, Guangdong Province marked the start of the Year of the Horse with a Provincial High-quality Development Conference, setting ambitious goals for the future. Attended by key figures including Huang Kunming, the secretary of the CPC Guangdong Provincial Committee, and Meng Fanli, the governor, the conference focused on the essential coordinated growth of manufacturing and services sectors in the province.
Huang Kunming emphasized that the synchronization of these two critical sectors is vital for keeping pace with industrial evolution and driving overall industrial upgrading. Guangdong, known as a major manufacturing base and service hub, is poised to transition from being simply a large industrial province to a more robust one that effectively integrates these sectors into a modern industrial system where they mutually reinforce each other.
The province seeks to leverage its technological advancements, data resources, and various application scenarios to seize new opportunities. By utilizing cutting-edge digital and intelligent technologies, Guangdong plans to enhance its competitiveness in the global market. The incorporation of AI technologies is a priority, intended to bolster the overall efficiency and quality of both sectors. Guandgong aims to energize local businesses, cultivating leading enterprises that can offer comprehensive solutions that integrate manufacturing with service provision.
Moreover, the strategies laid out focus on supporting pioneering enterprises with core business focuses, nurturing them into strong players in their respective fields. The province recognizes the need for