2026-08-17 07:33
Reporter | Kong Zesi | Editor | Yuan Dong
Monday, August 17th, 2026
NO.1 Select the cities with the most international communication influence extensively and deeply
On August 16, the "Guangdong Release" WeChat official account reported that recently, the Report on International Communication Influence of Chinese Cities (2026) was released, and 12 cities including Guangzhou and Shenzhen were selected as the most influential cities in international communication.
Comment:Strong international communication power is conducive to amplifying the exposure of local industries and cultural tourism resources to the outside world, attracting overseas investment, tourists and talents, and helping to further improve the internationalization level of the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area.
NO.2 Guangdong will establish a comprehensive land consolidation investment fund for the entire region
On August 15, the "Guangdong Release" WeChat official account reported that the on-site promotion meeting for comprehensive land consolidation in Guangdong Province was held recently in Shaoguan. It is reported that Guangdong Province has approved 216 implementation plans for comprehensive land consolidation in total, implementing 1.5276 million mu of agricultural land consolidation, 449800 mu of construction land consolidation, and 2.8502 million mu of ecological protection and restoration. The Department of Natural Resources of Guangdong Province stated that it will accelerate the establishment of a comprehensive land consolidation investment fund and promote the implementation of approved plans in a classified and graded manner.
Comment:The establishment of a fund will further leverage social capital participation, help release the dividends of land factors, and consolidate the land support for high-quality development in Guangdong.
NO.3 Guangdong firmly ranks among the most "green" provinces in China
On August 15, the "Guangdong Release" WeChat official account reported that the forest coverage and forest stock of Guangdong Province continued to improve, and the total output value of the forestry industry exceeded trillion yuan, ranking among the most "green" provinces in China.
Comment:The trillion yuan forestry industry expands channels for rural revitalization and provides important ecological industry support for Guangdong's green and low-carbon transformation and the development of new quality productivity.
NO.4 The first domestically produced large cruise ship opens its maiden voyage to Shenzhen's home port
On August 15, the "Shenzhen Release" WeChat official account reported that on August 13, China's first domestic large cruise ship, "Ida Mordor", was loaded with thousands of tourists and headed to the Zhenmei Port in Hue, Vietnam, to start the first voyage of Shenzhen's home port. This is the first time that the cruise ship has arrived in the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area and started its summer season with Shenzhen as its home port.
Comment:The cruise economy links multiple industries such as shipping, tourism, and catering consumption, driving cross-border cultural and tourism exchanges, and playing a positive role in increasing service industry revenue and expanding cross-border tourism economy.
NO.5 Shenzhen Stock Exchange
On August 14th, the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 14354.31 points, up 0.45%.
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