A landmark CUHK-Elsevier report unveils the research prowess of the Greater Bay Area, with a 17.9% annual growth in output over five years. This dynamic region now hosts 420,000 active researchers – nearly doubling since 2018. CUHK has emerged as a standout performer, accounting for a significant share of the GBA’s cutting-edge research in fields like biomedicine and AI, while boasting the highest field-weighted citation impact (FWCI) among top institutions.