Development Model and Vision of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area

Speaker: Professor Yanhua Mao, Sun Yat-sen University

Moderator: Dr Ziming Yan, Academic Visitor, University of Oxford; Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology

Date and time: 2 October 2026, 10-11.30am Venue: University of Oxford China Centre, Lucina Ho Seminar Room (first floor, right at top of stairs/from lift)

Dickson Poon Building, Canterbury Rd, Oxford OX2 6LU, United Kingdom

This talk examines the development model and long-term vision of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) within the broader context of global bay area economies. It introduces the key characteristics of major bay area economies, explores the distinctive mechanisms of regional cooperation across Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, and traces the evolution of the GBA through its main stages of development. The presentation concludes by considering the GBA’s long-term development vision, opportunities, and challenges, followed by an open discussion with participants