The construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is a major national strategy personally planned, deployed and promoted by General Secretary Xi Jinping. It is estimated that by 2035, 20 of the 20-35 bay areas in the Greater Bay area will be fully developed.

The construction of Guangzhou-Shenzhen high-speed railway, the South Zhuhai railway, and the intercity infrastructure project, will start soon. The region has created one-ninth of the country's total economic output with 0.6% of country's land area.