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A Driving Force for the Future: How the Greater Bay Area Leads China's 15th Five-Year Plan
As China embarks on its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), all eyes are on the southern coast. The Greater Bay Area (GBA) has been officially established as the country’s primary engine for “high-quality development.” Its mission: to bridge the gap between traditional manufacturing and a future defined by technological self-reliance.
This cluster of eleven cities is no longer merely a regional initiative—it is a global “powerhouse” designed to compete with locations such as Silicon Valley or the Tokyo Bay Area.
