This is a book covers the development of Guangzhou, providing a comprehensive analysis of the regional development from economy, culture and Beijing’s social governance.

In 2016, in the face of complicated economic situation, Guangzhou maintained steady economic growth by stabilizing economic growth, promoting reform, adjusting the structure and improving people's livelihood. In 2017, in the face of problems existing in economic operation, Guangzhou will achieve its target of economic growth by opening wider to the outside world, strengthening regional cooperation, vigorously developing the real economy, increasing effective investment, tapping more consumption potentials and accelerating innovation-driven growth.