貴州，中國西南部一內陸省份，多年來的發展步伐大幅落後於沿海省市和國家平均水平，更是全國最貧窮的省份之一，發展上也面臨眾多軟硬件的問題。踏入二十一世紀後，擁有豐富自然和人文資源的貴州，在國家的西部大開發政策，以及華南九省區和兩特區共同組成的泛珠三角區域合作框架等有利發展的背景下，省政府提出了規劃綱要，勢要把握區域發展的機遇，善用本身和外在優勢，加快貴州的經濟與社會發展；並同時以保護環境、平衡發展模式，保證貴州得以可持續發展。

同樣地，香港也面對不少挑戰，必須尋求突破，才能拓展更大的發展空間。國家將香港納入「十一五」規劃，為香港定位及對香港支柱產業的發展作出支持。「十一五」也是泛珠三角區域成立後首個五年發展時期，香港應善用此等機遇，積極推動香港與泛珠三角成員的區域發展。

貴州與香港在發展水平上有明顯的差距，雖然雙方的互補優勢不如理想，彼此的發展目標和方向也不盡相同，但以香港30年來在內地各省，包括在貴州的投資經驗與實力，兩地面對迫切的發展需要，以及展望共同的未來，黔港實有廣闊的合作空間和機遇。我們認為，帶動開發和提升，以及可持續發展是兩地未來合作的兩大原則，而現代和先進的工業和服務業可成為兩地合作的範圍。推動兩地更緊密和深入的合作，既可為香港創造更多商機，也能助貴州提升整體發展水平，達致互利共贏目標。

The Pan-Pearl River Delta Region and Hong Kong under the Eleventh Five-year Plan Research Series: VIII. Guizhou and Hong Kong

Guizhou, an inland province in southwest China, is one of the poorest provinces in the country. In development it lags behind coastal provinces, and is below the national average. The province is facing numerous difficulties in both the provision of infrastructure and ability to attract those with the appropriate knowledge and skills to spur its development. Entering the 21st century, the central government launched the Western Development Strategy. In addition, the Pan-Pearl River Delta (PPRD) region, which is comprised of nine provinces and two Special Administrative Regions in south China, has been established. Both developments are favourable for Guizhou, with its rich natural and cultural resources. By getting on these two fast trains for regional development, and making better use of its internal and external advantages, as stated clearly in its Provincial Eleventh Five-year Plan, Guizhou is going to push forward and achieve greater economic and social development. The provincial authorities aim to create a sustainable economy by maintaining balanced development.

Hong Kong is also facing new challenges. Hong Kong needs to achieve a breakthrough and should expand its hinterland for development. In the National Eleventh Five-year Plan, Hong Kong gained the support of the country to further develop its pillar industries, as its leading position in these industries was recognized. The period 2006-2010 is the span of the first Five-year Plan after the establishment of the PPRD region. Hong Kong should make use of the opportunities arising from this move to foster regional cooperation and development with other PPRD members.

Clearly, Guizhou and Hong Kong are at different stages of development. Thus their comparative advantages may not be highly compatible and they may also have different goals and approaches to development. Nonetheless, there are still many reasons to enhance cooperation between the two places, such as satisfying pressing demands and fighting for a common future in the region. We believe that two principles of cooperation in the future are developing, creating, and upgrading; and sustainable development. Modern and advanced manufacturing and service industries are two major sectors of development. By promoting closer and deeper cooperation between Guizhou and Hong Kong, Hong Kong will discover more chances for development and Guizhou will be able to push forward toward another level of development, for a win-win outcome.