Editor’s note: The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has undergone a remarkable journey of development since the promulgation of its outline development plan in 2019. In a five-part data series, China Daily highlights the region’s achievements over the past five years through infographics. The third chapter reveals the region’s ascent as a dynamic engine of innovation, with the synergy of cities in driving research, technology and entrepreneurship.

(DATA COLLECTED BY DONG; SOURCE: WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATION, HURUN, GOVERNMENTS OF GUANGDONG PROVINCE AND HKSAR, QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS, AND MEDIA REPORTS)