As 2026 begins—the first year of China’s new five-year planning cycle—Shenzhen’s Qianhai Cooperation Zone is accelerating the delivery of key infrastructure, industrial, and innovation projects. Rather than symbolic announcements, the focus lies on tangible execution, measurable outputs, and connectivity improvements that directly shape the operational and investment environment for international business.

The first quarter has seen 20 major projects break ground, representing a total investment of RMB 15.24 billion, with RMB 1.7 billion earmarked for 2026 alone. These projects prioritize emerging technology sectors and advanced manufacturing, aligning with Shenzhen–Hong Kong industrial collaboration while filling critical gaps in regional supply chains.

A flagship example is the Yuanheng Optoelectronics High-Definition Display Global Manufacturing Base. Located in Qianhai’s Airport and Surrounding Area, the RMB 500 million project spans nearly 60,000 square meters, combining office space with non-polluting production facilities. Its focus on ultra-high-definition Mini LED displays using COB packaging technology is expected to generate at least RMB 2 billion in annual output, while attracting upstream and downstream enterprises to form a specialized industrial cluster. For international component suppliers, equipment vendors, and electronics brands, such tangible capacity provides a predictable anchor for investment and supply-chain decisions.

Across Qianhai, 62 major projects are under continuous construction, spanning transport, industrial platforms, and public services. Transport infrastructure in particular is reshaping the region's operational landscape.

The westward extension of Yu'an Road in the Dachan Bay area exemplifies this approach. Stretching 989 meters with dual six-lane design, it integrates into the “Internet Plus” Future Technology City's external road network. Upon completion, the project will substantially improve traffic flow between Dachan Bay and Bao’an Central Area, enhancing logistics efficiency, supporting cross-border industrial collaboration, and providing clear operational visibility for financiers and insurers underwriting regional supply-chain projects.

Sixteen major projects are scheduled to be commissioned this year, encompassing cultural, technological, and public service functions.

The Qianhai Museum, designed as a “Tree of Civilization and Beacon of the Times,” integrates coastal and urban characteristics in a site of 32,400 square meters with 126,000 square meters of built space. Construction has topped out, façade work is nearly complete, and mechanical and interior fit-out is underway, with trial operations planned for October 2026. For international companies, such cultural infrastructure enhances talent attraction, executive relocation feasibility, and long-term asset value in the district.

The Qianhai Shenzhen–Hong Kong Youth Innovation Hub (South Zone) further illustrates the zone's integrated approach. Covering nearly 210,000 square meters, the 188-meter-high complex combines research offices, innovation service centers, residential facilities, commercial spaces, and transport links. Completion is expected in December 2026, providing an operationally ready platform for cross-border innovation ventures, with co-location benefits for financiers, legal zsadvisors, and HR professionals supporting Hong Kong–Shenzhen entrepreneurial activity.