The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is expected to be built into a world-class city cluster with enhanced connectivity and improved green development, speakers said at the latest Vision China event.

The GBA Development Forum (Guangzhou) & Vision China was held virtually on Wednesday under the theme "Greater Bay Area in the New Era: Toward a Green Future Built on Connectivity and Sharing".

The event, jointly held by China Daily and the information office of the Guangzhou city government, brought together officials, experts and entrepreneurs to discuss topics related to the Greater Bay Area such as its development prospects and provide advice on the construction of the area in the new era. Seminars themed "Low-Carbon Sustainable Development" and "Connectivity for Shared Prosperity" were held during the event.

Here are the speeches made by some experts via video link.

Erik Solheim, former executive director of the United Nations Environment Programme

Zhang Xiaoqiang, executive vice-chairman and CEO of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges

Peter Helis, chief adviser of Guangzhou Huangpu District

Lionel M. Ni, president designate of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)

Sio Chi Wai, chairman of the Macao Development Strategy Research Center

Nathan Keith Williams, a video producer at China Daily

Source: China Daily
Editor: Lv Yun