Editor’s note: The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has undergone a journey of remarkable development since the promulgation of its outline development plan in 2019. In a five-installment data series, China Daily highlights the region’s extraordinary achievements and significant milestones over the past five years through infographics. The first part delves into the GBA’s accomplishments in economic terms. 

(DATA COLLECTED BY DONG KAI; SOURCE: GOVERNMENTS OF GUANGDONG PROVINCE, HKSAR, AND MACAO SAR; HONG KONG TRADE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL; WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION; WORLD BANK; HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE)