Introduction to the Development Zone / Industrial Park:
Established in May 1993 with the approval of the State Council, the zone comprises three subdistrict offices—Aotou, Xiqu, and Xiayong—as well as 29 administrative villages and 43 communities. It covers a land area of 293 square kilometers, a maritime area (including islands) of 1,319 square kilometers, and a coastline of 55.262 kilometers. It is the only petrochemical base on the eastern coast of the Pearl River Delta.As a national-level economic and technological development zone, it has evolved into a port-adjacent industrial base where leading industries such as petrochemicals, electronic information, and automotive equipment manufacturing have clustered and developed. In 2024, the district’s GDP reached 103.6 billion yuan, representing a 7% increase, while the industrial added value of enterprises above designated size reached 69.8 billion yuan, marking a 14.4% growth.
Key Industries:
The core industries are petrochemicals, electronics, and automobiles;The district is prioritizing the development of a modern industrial system centered on “New Intelligence and High-End” sectors—specifically next-generation electronics, smart connected vehicles, and high-end equipment—while proactively laying the groundwork for future industries such as brain-inspired intelligence, innovative pharmaceuticals, 6G, and quantum computing.
Location and Transportation:
Located in the southern part of Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, the district borders Shenzhen’s Pingshan District. It is 47 nautical miles from Hong Kong, approximately 60 kilometers from downtown Shenzhen, and about 120 kilometers from downtown Dongguan.Air: A 30-minute drive to Huizhou Airport, and a 90-minute drive to both Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport; Rail: A 10-minute drive to Huiyang Station on the Xiamen-Shenzhen Railway; the Huizhou-Dongguan Railway connects to the national rail network, serving as the most convenient maritime gateway at the southern end of the Beijing-Kowloon Railway;Road: The Huizhou-Shenzhen Coastal Expressway and Huizhou-Dongguan Expressway run through the area, connecting to the Shenzhen-Shanwei, Huizhou-Yantian, Guangzhou-Shanwei, Guangzhou-Huizhou, and Huizhou-Hejiang expressways; Waterways: Home to Huizhou Port, a Class I national open port, with domestic and international shipping routes to Nansha, East China, Taiwan, Vietnam, the United States, and other regions and countries.
Industrial Layout & Ecosystem:
Industrial Layout:
Petrochemical Industry: As one of the seven national key petrochemical industrial bases (the only one in the province), it has achieved an annual production capacity of 22 million tons of crude oil and 3.8 million tons of ethylene. A total of 125 projects have been established here, with a total investment of 332.4 billion yuan.Electronics, Information Technology, and Automotive Equipment Manufacturing: Driven by enterprises such as BYD and Dongfeng Honda, the region has formed clusters in electronics, information technology, and automotive equipment manufacturing. The Pingshan River Science and Technology Innovation Corridor focuses on developing core sectors such as intelligent connected vehicles, automotive electronics, and new in-vehicle display technologies. “New Intelligence and High-Tech” Industries: The next-generation electronics and information technology sector extends upstream into key materials and components and downstream into smart terminals, with a focus on artificial intelligence and 4K/8K ultra-high-definition audiovisual equipment;High-end equipment focuses on smart robots, offshore engineering equipment, medical equipment, and low-altitude equipment.
Industrial Ecosystem:
Innovation Platform Support: The area boasts high-level platforms such as the Sun Yat-sen University Huizhou Research Institute and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Daya Bay Technology Innovation Institute, and collaborates with research resources from institutions like Shenzhen University of Technology; it hosts four new-type R&D institutions, with a total of 124 laboratories and R&D centers jointly established by various research institutes and enterprises.Industrial Chain Synergy: We have established a cross-regional industrial chain synergy model of “Shenzhen R&D – Daya Bay Manufacturing,” achieving cross-regional collaboration in intelligent connected vehicles through “Daya Bay scenario testing + Pingshan certification.” The petrochemical industry has formed a complete integrated refining and chemical processing industrial chain, creating industrial synergy with the electronics and automotive sectors.Talent Aggregation Effect: The district has attracted a cumulative total of 150,000 professionals, with 135,200 industrial workers in the Pingshan River Science and Technology Innovation Corridor; high-quality “talent communities” have been established, along with a comprehensive talent service system. Financial Service Support: Backed by a 5 billion yuan Guangdong Science and Technology Industry Mother Fund, the district promotes industrial clustering through fund-driven investment attraction and targeted talent recruitment, providing financial support for corporate innovation and development.Policy Support and Business Environment: We have established the “Shenzhen-Huizhou One-Stop Service” government service brand, deepened reforms of the administrative approval system, and streamlined approval processes; we have also strengthened cooperation with Shenzhen’s Pingshan District in areas such as infrastructure, industrial collaboration, and social governance. Integrated Urban-Rural Development: We have constructed a “Two Rings, Eight Horizontal, Twelve Vertical” road network and developed parks such as Baishou Bay and Shizishan, with a forest coverage rate reaching 44.38%;achieve full coverage of ecological towns and villages, and have the Daya Bay Mangrove Urban Wetland Park selected as a National Urban Wetland Park.
Industry / Development Space:
The Pingshan River Science and Technology Innovation Corridor has a near- and medium-term planned area of 87.02 square kilometers, with the near-term scope covering 57.05 square kilometers in the Daya Bay area (including the 21.8-square-kilometer Emerging Industries Park);In the western section of Daya Bay, a total of 12,522 mu of land has been acquired, essentially completing the land acquisition task; the “two horizontal, three vertical” main road network has taken shape, and 1.08 million square meters of idle and underutilized land has been revitalized through coordinated efforts. The area has attracted 4 new-type R&D institutions, with 124 laboratories and R&D centers jointly established by various research institutes and enterprises;The Pingshan River Science and Technology Innovation Corridor is home to 151 high-tech enterprises (accounting for 74% of the district’s total), 10 national “Little Giant” enterprises (specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative), 93 provincial-level specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative SMEs, 14 listed companies, and 489 industrial and trade enterprises above designated size.The output value of emerging industrial parks approaches 100 billion yuan; according to the 2022 monitoring report by the Ministry of Natural Resources, the land utilization rate in these parks is 100%, with a comprehensive floor area ratio for industrial land of 1.03%.
Support & Services:
Adhering to the development philosophy of “the government creates the environment, and enterprises generate wealth,” we are deepening reforms of the administrative approval system, streamlining approval processes, and providing investors with one-stop approval and comprehensive services.We are accelerating the construction of roads connecting to Shenzhen, such as Linhui Road and the southern extension of Longshan 4th Road, while improving the “15-minute smart charging network” and 5G-A private network coverage. We are exploring mutual recognition of medical insurance and outpatient treatment benefits between Shenzhen and Huizhou, introducing high-quality educational resources from Shenzhen, and establishing a smart education community featuring “synchronized curricula from top schools and shared classes taught by renowned teachers.”Public welfare facilities have been improved, with 23 schools newly built or expanded, adding over 30,000 high-quality school seats; medical facilities such as Phase II of Huiya Hospital and the West District Community Health Service Center have been put into use, and construction of the District Center for Disease Control and Prevention has commenced; the “Shenzhen-Huizhou Joint Processing” government service brand has been established, along with a comprehensive talent service system and diversified channels for open cooperation.
Industrial Policies:
Strictly implement preferential policies for enterprises at the national, provincial, and municipal levels; actively introduce a series of supportive measures to encourage industrial development, scientific and technological R&D, and the growth and expansion of enterprises. No specific policy name is provided.