On June 25th, the second day of the joint interview activity "Building Dreams and Seeking Development Together" for Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao media in the Greater Bay Area, more than 30 journalists from the national and the three regions of the GBA visited Nansha, Guangzhou. They toured the Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Home Port, the Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey, the Nansha International Talent Port, and other places, gaining an understanding of the latest developments in Nansha from aspects such as shipping development, marine technology, talent policies, and the business environment.
On the same day, journalists from the delegation witnessed the official resail of the "Blue Dream Melody" cruise after a four-year break. This route will connect Nansha with Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, with the first sail carrying over 600 passengers, embarking on a five-day, four-night round-trip between Guangzhou and Vietnam.
According to Zheng Yifeng, the deputy general manager of Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Home Port Operation and Management Co., Ltd, the Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Home Port boasts one 100,000-ton and one 225,000-ton berth, with a total terminal building area of 60,000 square meters. "Currently, we are actively scheduling more Hong Kong, Macao, and international routes, and more Southeast Asian, Hong Kong, and Macao routes will soon resume regular operations," he said. He indicated that as more routes opening at the Port, supporting commercial facilities will also be improved gradually , providing a comprehensive and high quality travel experience for more Hong Kong, Macao, and international travelers.
On the afternoon of June 25th, the media delegation visited the Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey and boarded the Haiyang Dizhi 6 (Ocean Geology No 6) comprehensive research vessel to learn about outstanding practices in marine exploration and geological research.
The media delegation also paid a visit to the Nansha International Talent Port and the GBA (Nansha) International Communication Center, where they listened to stories of people from Hong Kong and Macao who started businesses and found employment in Nansha, and learned about the initiatives and achievements of Nansha in building a high-level talent hub in the GBA.
Zheng Yaxin, a Hong Kong resident currently working at the International Communication Center, shared her story in Nansha with the media delegation.
"I came to Nansha in 2022. When I saw the recruitment advertisement for the International Communication Center, I didn't hesitate to apply. I believe my work can bridge the gap between the mainland and Hong Kong-Macao medias, telling stories about Nansha, and attracting more Hong Kong, Macao and international friends." Zheng Yaxin indicated that Nansha District currently offers many welfare subsidies and preferential policies to young people from Hong Kong and Macao who wish to start businesses and find employment. She hopes that more young people from Hong Kong and Macao like her will come to Nansha and join the construction of the GBA together.
Chinese text | Jersey
English editor | He Zhen, Ge Yuting, Fanny, Holly, Abby, James
