Guangzhou: On the afternoon of March 6, 2026, the Guangdong provincial delegation held an open meeting during the Fourth Session of the 14th National People’s Congress in Beijing. The event drew 277 journalists from 111 media outlets, including 61 foreign organizations. Reporters asked questions actively; delegates answering included Huang Kunming, Secretary of the CPC Guangdong Committee, and Meng Fanli, Governor of Guangdong. The meeting was chaired by Huang Chuping, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Guangdong Provincial People’s Congress.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, during his inspection of Guangdong in November 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping provided guidance for the province’s scientific planning for the 15th Five-Year Plan period. He encouraged Guangdong to take the national lead and shoulder greater responsibilities. Huang Kunming outlined the province’s vision and key priorities for the year in four areas: ‘strengthening the two cornerstones of industry and technology,’ ‘advancing reform and opening up while adhering to the mass line,’ ‘expanding into county-level areas and the maritime domain,’ and ‘energizing the two main drivers of enterprises and talent.’
Huang Kunming stated that Guangdong has promoted the mutual reinforcement of industry and technology in recent years, leading to the province’s top ranking in regional innovation capability for nine consecutive years. The nine mainland cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area experienced a 4.4% rise in foreign trade imports and exports, with an 11.3% increase in the actual use of foreign capital. ‘Guangdong-made products’ continue to perform strongly across China and overseas, injecting momentum into the province’s high-quality development. As Guangdong enters the crucial stage of the 15th Five-Year Plan period, it aims to cultivate more industrial clusters worth hundreds of billions or trillions of yuan in emerging fields such as 6G, the low-altitude economy, embodied artificial intelligence, and quantum technology. Huang Kunming invited media professionals to visit Guangdong to explore its strengths, enjoy its cuisine, and experience the charm of the Lingnan region.
In response to a Macau journalist’s question, Huang Kunming emphasized the mature collaboration between Guangdong and Macau, highlighting the opportunities available in Guangdong. He encouraged young people from Macau to come to Hengqin to start or expand businesses or to work.
Governor Meng Fanli, responding to a China Media Group reporter, noted that Guangdong has the largest manufacturing sector in China. During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, Guangdong aims to prioritize the high-quality development of the service sector as part of its industrial and economic upgrading. The focus will be on ‘advancing six key dimensions and fostering a robust industrial ecosystem,’ which includes integration, high-end advancement, digital intelligence, green development, internationalization, and diversification. The province plans to increase investment in service industries and build world-class industrial parks alongside various online and offline platforms.
Throughout the 1.5-hour interactive session, journalists raised numerous questions about Guangdong’s development. Delegates responded candidly, sharing their experiences and outlining future plans, conveying their determination and confidence in advancing during the 15th Five-Year Plan from multiple perspectives.