Guangdong hosts its annual High-quality Development Conference on February 5, the first working day after the Chinese New Year holiday, in Guangzhou.

The conference revolves around building a modern industrial system and will focus on leveraging Guangdong's robust industrial base and technological prowess to drive modernization and sustainable growth.

This marks the third consecutive year that Guangdong has convened this significant gathering to rally efforts across the province toward high-quality development.

The event features a plenary session in the morning and group discussions in the afternoon on key topics, including the transformation of traditional industries, the development of strategic emerging industries, the implementation of the "High-quality Development Project for Guangdong's Counties, Towns, and Villages," and the promotion of foreign trade, foreign investment, foreign outsourcing, outbound economic cooperation, and overseas talent attraction.

With the course to be charted by this year's High-quality Development Conference, Guangdong aims to lead the nation in constructing a modern industrial system with greater international competitiveness, building on its GDP of 14 trillion yuan in 2024, which has maintained its top position in the country for 36 consecutive years.