2026 GMBPF Warm-Up Mission: Macao Buyer Delegation Visits Guangzhou Silver-Economy Firms

To align supply and demand ahead of the 2026 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair and strengthen silver-economy cooperation, a “Smart Silver Age” buyer delegation—comprising representatives from the Women’s General Association, Caritas Macao, Fuhong Society and the Tourism Retail Services Association—earlier visited Guangzhou for smart elder-care industry exchanges.

Delegates praised the value and practicality of mainland wellness products and services, with clear purchasing intent. Both sides look forward to substantive cooperation at the upcoming fair.

At the Silver Economy Smart Ageing Science Centre, products combining technology and practicality took centre stage. Caritas Macao’s He Yingqin highlighted easy-to-use non-invasive glucose and dementia screening devices with continuous tracking. Fuhong’s Zhou Huiyi favoured standing trainers, smart care beds and care robots for mobility training and safer caregiving.

The group then visited Guangdong Yinkang Digital Health Management Co., Ltd. to learn about digital primary care, smart logistics and community wellness circles. Caritas director Poon Chi-ming said mainland elder-care is keeping pace with technology and hoped the fair would bring quality products and services to Macao while leveraging Macao’s China–PSC platform role.

Fuhong chair Wong Hio-peng said the full-chain care model offers valuable lessons for Macao, with high value-for-money equipment fitting local procurement needs.

Tourism retail’s Wong Sze-nga sees room for Guangdong–Macao cooperation in senior apartments and new facilities. Women’s Association social worker Wong Lei-heong found the nostalgic exhibition design inspiring for senior programmes.

In discussions, Guangdong Ageing Industry Research Institute deputy dean Zhong Shixiong said more leading mainland firms will join this year’s fair with richer categories and strong value, and plans a Hengqin service point for Macao residents—while looking to use Macao’s Lusophone platform to reach PSC and Belt and Road markets.