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Wang Weizhong

The latest news on Chinese politician Wang Weizhong, including political stories and updates.

Born

Mar 1962

Industry

Politics

Job Title

Governor of Guangdong province

A humanoid robot prepares a drink at a coffee kiosk in Shenzhen on January 28. Photo: Getty Images

China technology

Shenzhen dethrones Shanghai, Beijing as China’s top industrial powerhouse: mayor

Leading in R&D density, AI innovation and start-up cultivation, Shenzhen is building a full-stack AI ecosystem, according to the mayor’s annual work report.

25 Feb 2026 - 1:00PMvideocam

Accidents and disasters in China

Death toll rises to 9 after explosion at north China rare earth steel plant

20 Jan 2026 - 8:40PM

Disease

Guangdong pledges ‘decisive’ steps to stop chikungunya fever spreading in China

3 Aug 2025 - 9:06PM

Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong meets 8 top officials to hear economic plans

Xia Baolong hosts discussion session in Shenzhen, with Financial Secretary Paul Chan introducing government’s efforts to advance economy.

11 Feb 2025 - 1:06AM

Xia Baolong (centre) visits the Hong Kong park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone with city and mainland officials. Photo: Handout

Accidents and disasters in China

Super Typhoon Yagi lashes south China, killing 4 and injuring 95

Beijing pledges 200 million yuan in disaster relief after this year’s second-strongest tropical cyclone sweeps Hainan, Guangdong and Guangxi.

7 Sep 2024 - 8:18PM

Greater Bay Area

Hong Kong and rest of Greater Bay Area pledge closer links 5 years into plan

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan says stronger links between city’s financial sector and rest of Greater Bay Area being forged.

19 Feb 2024 - 12:15AM

China's economic recovery

Economic, demographic challenges mount for China early in 2024

In this issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we break down China’s most recent economic and demographic data, and looks ahead to what 2024 might hold for the world’s second-largest economy.

29 Jan 2024 - 2:00PMvideocam

China GDP

China’s Guangdong to ‘shoulder major responsibility’ to aid economic growth

Guangdong would ‘pace up construction’ of China’s Greater Bay Area plan in 2024, having set an economic growth target of 5 per cent, governor Wang Weizhong said on Tuesday.

23 Jan 2024 - 5:20PMvideocam

Hong Kong politics

Cross-border connectivity ‘to top agenda’ of efforts to link Hong Kong, bay area

Insider says talks between Beijing’s top man in Hong Kong and Guangdong officials produce push for stronger connections along lines of infrastructure, rules and regulations.

12 Jan 2024 - 10:10PM

Hong Kong tourism

‘Hong Kong in talks over resuming multiple-entry visas for Shenzhen residents’

Government insider says resumption of scheme possible before Lunar New Year, but final decision has yet to be made.

11 Jan 2024 - 11:42PM

Visitors arrive in Hong Kong. The multiple-entry scheme was replaced in 2015. Photo: Elson Li

US-China relations

Xi Jinping and Gavin Newsom strike positive tone on US-China climate cooperation

Newsom arrives in Beijing, where he meets Xi and holds talks with top diplomat Wang Yi as part of controversial climate tour.

25 Oct 2023 - 10:26PMvideocam

California Governor Gavin Newsom shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday morning. Photo: AP

China economy

Thailand sets its sights on hi-tech cooperation with China’s Greater Bay Area

Looking to add to existing tourism and agricultural ties, Thailand is keen to explore the idea of joining hands with China in tapping new energy and digital markets in Southeast Asia.

27 May 2023 - 6:01AMvideocam

Greater Bay Area

Hong Kong and Guangdong ‘deepen cooperation to boost Greater Bay Area growth’

Hong Kong and Guangdong are deepening cooperation to enhance high-quality development of the Greater Bay Area. The two sides have announced a slew of business and trade activities to drive growth.

24 May 2023 - 2:37PM

Macau

Macau eyes tech including AI in evolution from gaming spot to innovation hub

Technology and collaboration are crucial factors to help Macau diversify its economic base, say its chief executive Ho Iat-seng, Guangdong governor Wang Weizhong, Alibaba’s Joe Tsai and commentator Andrew Sheng.

10 May 2023 - 6:43PM

An aerial view of Macau taken in 2019. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong leader wraps up bay area trip hailing ‘consensus’ with 4 cities

City leader John Lee also points to ‘harmonious atmosphere’ between Hong Kong officials and legislators throughout four-day visit to Greater Bay Area.

25 Apr 2023 - 1:03AM

Greater Bay Area

Hong Kong leader makes 5 deals with Guangdong after first joint talks in 2 years

Agreements cover innovation and technology, finance, labour, smart cities, and regulation of pharmaceutical and medical devices.

22 Mar 2023 - 1:51AM

John Lee

Hong Kong leader wraps up Guangdong day trip with key areas marked for tie-ups

John Lee led a government delegation to Guangzhou and Shenzhen and said he would head to Macau next week followed by visits to other bay area cities.

23 Feb 2023 - 9:23PM

China GDP

China’s 2 major economic powerhouses set less ambitious 2023 economic targets

Guangdong and Zhejiang provinces both predict their economic growths will be ‘above 5 per cent’ this year after falling well short of last year’s GDP targets amid China’s restrictive zero-Covid policy.

13 Jan 2023 - 7:49AMvideocam

Factory workers build electric heaters in China’s Guangdong province, where authorities say they will splash out billions this year on programmes to attract foreign investment. Photo: Xinhua

Coronavirus China

Coronavirus: Guangzhou districts signal easing of Covid restrictions

City officials in Guangzhou have promised to ‘minimise’ public inconvenience with less mass testing and shorter lockdowns.

30 Nov 2022 - 9:01PMvideocam

John Lee

Hong Kong’s John Lee expected to visit Guangzhou and Shenzhen next week

Chief executive speaks at opening of new PolyU entrance and emphasises cultivation of generation that loves “country and Hong Kong’.

24 Aug 2022 - 7:21PMvideocam

China’s 20th Party Congress

Li Keqiang renews call for economic dynamos to help stabilise recovery

Li Keqiang heads to Shenzhen on apparent fact-finding mission amid signs of economic cooling.

17 Aug 2022 - 7:24PMvideocam

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is the first member of the Politburo Standing Committee to make a public appearance since early August. Photo: Twitter

Hong Kong at 25

Hong Kong’s John Lee convenes cabinet meeting to discuss to-do list from Xi

Source says first cabinet meeting mainly discussed matters such as political principles and governing style.

5 Jul 2022 - 10:41AM

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New city leader John Lee (left) with President Xi Jinping on July 1 at the swearing-in of Lee’s team. Photo: Felix Wong

Hong Kong at 25

Why Xi Jinping’s speech is a ‘calming pill’ for Hong Kong’s doubters

Director of liaison office in city says president’s point on no change to governing policy has injected ‘self-confidence’ into society

3 Jul 2022 - 12:53AMvideocam

Hong Kong at 25

Shenzhen tightens security ahead of Chinese president’s trip to Hong Kong

Covid-19 prevention measures also increased despite small number of community infections.

29 Jun 2022 - 1:18PMvideocam

Weather

Southern China, Hong Kong lashed by heavy rainfall and bracing for more

Severe storm warnings across Guangdong, while Hong Kong forecasters warn of more rain and squally thunderstorms in the next two days.

11 May 2022 - 10:46PMvideocam

Senior party leaders in Guangdong have told local cadres to give top priority to protecting lives. Photo: Weibo

China’s 20th Party Congress

Beijing centralises power in the provinces ahead of party congress

Guangdong reshuffle a case study in growing practice of appointing hand-picked outsiders to key provincial roles.

3 May 2022 - 12:28AMvideocam

The bronze statue of China’s former paramount leader Deng Xiaoping in Shenzhen’s Lianhuashan Park. Photo: Shutterstock

Communist Party politics

Economist, 56, is new Communist Party chief of tech hub Shenzhen

The Shenzhen role is ‘very important’ and often seen as a stepping stone to provincial and national leadership, observer notes.

20 Apr 2022 - 9:00AM

Coronavirus Hong Kong

Hong Kong leaves locked-down neighbours livid over ‘slow response’ to Covid surge

Posts on mainland social media note that while residents in Shenzhen and Dongguan are locked down for testing, Hongkongers are out shopping and hitting the beach.

16 Mar 2022 - 1:58PM

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