On Friday, the Guangzhou Affiliated School of Jinan University (JNU) for Hong Kong & Macao Students (ASJ Guangzhou) officially launched its purpose-built new Poly campus in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, marking a key milestone in expanding science, technology and innovation-focused education across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
Nestled in Guangzhou’s rapidly developing Pazhou area, a major national hub for digital economy innovation, the new campus is strategically positioned to tap into the region’s thriving tech ecosystem. It is designed to build a fully integrated K-12 science and innovation education framework that bridges secondary education, higher learning and industry practice.
A core highlight of the new campus is a suite of specialized innovation labs dedicated to cutting-edge technological fields, including artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital art. These hands-on learning spaces were developed in partnership with two of China’s leading technology firms: global telecommunications and tech giant Huawei, and Aridge, the innovation arm of leading Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer Xpeng Motors. These collaborations allow students to gain access to industry-grade equipment, up-to-date technical knowledge and real-world project experience that cannot be delivered through traditional classroom curricula.
In an interview following the campus opening ceremony, ASJ Guangzhou Chief Principal Tam Yat Yuk explained the core mission driving the new campus development. “This initiative aims to connect the entire educational pathway from technology-focused high schools to universities and leading enterprises, fostering a comprehensive, end-to-end talent development pipeline,” Tam said. The integrated model is designed to nurture young talent with strong foundational technical skills and practical problem-solving abilities tailored to the GBA’s growing demand for skilled innovation workforce.
Founded in 2021, ASJ Guangzhou originally focused on serving the educational needs of children from Hong Kong and Macao. According to Tam, starting from the 2026 autumn semester, the school will expand its enrollment eligibility to include children of overseas Chinese, foreign nationals, and returned overseas Chinese talents, expanding its role as an inclusive educational hub connecting China with the global Chinese diaspora and international communities.
Located at the core of the GBA, one of China’s most economically dynamic and innovation-driven regions, the new campus is expected to strengthen educational connectivity between the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and global communities, while supporting the GBA’s long-term goal of building a global innovation and technology hub.