State Council Approves Plan for China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City

In its official reply to the Overall Development Plan for the China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City (2020-2035) on 28 August (Guo Han No. 119 [2020]), China’s State Council gave its approval to the Plan in principle. In implementing the plan, efforts will be made to use innovation to drive development, nurture a knowledge-based economy and attract innovative, international talent. Emphasis will also be put on furthering opening-up and co-operation to serve the needs of the Belt and Road Initiative and the high-quality development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

The Guangdong Provincial People’s Government is asked to make a priority of formulating the implementation plan and assigning responsibilities to ensure the fulfilment of major goals and priority tasks. Major matters, major policies and major projects involved in implementing the Plan must be submitted to higher authorities for approval.

Source: State Council, Guangdong Provincial People’s Government