On April 21, during the Canton Fair, the "dual centers" of Ant South China Digital Operation Center and WorldFirst Cross-border Trade Operation Center were officially opened in Pazhou. It is reported that in May 2024, the Guangzhou Municipal People's Government and Ant Technology Group Co., Ltd. signed a strategic cooperation agreement, which clearly stated that they would deepen cooperation in the fields of digital finance, cross-border payment, and technological innovation. At the same time, WorldFirst, a subsidiary of Ant International, has also continued to increase its investment in the Chinese market, setting up a cross-border trade operation center in Guangzhou at the same time, forming a "dual center" strategic layout with the South China Digital Operation Center, and fully promoting the high-quality development of the Bay Area's digital economy.