Premier Li Keqiang urged stronger cooperation between China and the Portuguese-speaking nations, with Macao playing a critical role as a connecting platform.
The Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area Initiative is an advanced version of the Pearl River Delta strategy first brought up in the 13th Five‑Year‑Plan (2016–2020) of China.
After centuries as the hub connecting China to the Portuguese‐speaking world, Macao views language as the next frontier for exchange between the two worlds.
The centre for technology innovation in China, Guangzhou is moving into a leadership position in the Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area project.