The Power to Grow: stronger together in Asia
History of our host city
Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, is a historic southern Chinese port city with over 37 million people. Founded as Panyu in 214 BC, it became a key port at the Pearl River’s mouth. It later thrived as a major Silk Road hub, evolving into a cosmopolitan trade centre and China’s first port with a permanent foreign community. In modern times, it played a role in the Chinese Revolution and, after economic reforms, grew into a leading economic powerhouse.
Modern Guangzhou
Today Guangzhou is at the centre of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macau Greater Bay Area, the most populous built-up metropolitan region in the world. In 2025, Guangzhou's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached 3.2 trillion yuan (approx. USD 441 billion), achieving a real-term growth rate of 4.0%. Guangzhou is experiencing robust economic growth driven by advanced manufacturing (automobiles, electronics, petrochemicals), modern services (finance, logistics, wholesale/retail, professional services) and high-tech industries (AI, robotics, biomedicine, semiconductors, integrated circuits, and low-altitude aerospace).
Welcome from host, Cathy Zhang, Partner Cathy Accounting Firm
“We are thrilled to host the MGI Asia Regional Meeting here in Guangzhou, the 3rd largest city in China by urban population that serves as a premier hub for commerce, trade, and innovation. We hope that the connections and knowledge gained here will prove invaluable and productive. We look forward to welcoming you in Guangzhou”
We hope to see you in Guangzhou!
Audrey & Cathy
Audrey Danasamy
Regional Director
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