南方财经全媒体记者杨雨莱 广州报道

Editor’s Note: The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is one of the most dynamics area in China. Its total economic output has grown from 10.8 trillion yuan ($1.51 trillion) in 2018 to over 14 trillion yuan last year, achieving one-ninth of China's total with less than 0.6 percent of the country's national territorial area. It is also at the forefront of China's reform and opening-up and technological innovation. Many multinationals are investing in this region and playing a key role in development. To explore their journey in the GBA, we are launching the special coverage "Multinationals on GBA".

“One of the things that I've been really excited about is the opportunities with early access type of programs in the Greater Bay Area.” Rick Kozloski, the President of Alcon China praised the openness of the Greater Bay Area in the interview with SFC journalist.

On November 8th, the 2024 Global Investment Promotion Conference for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area kicked off in Guangzhou, unveiling the attraction of the Greater Bay Area for foreign investment.