Business

2025-04-30

Buyer Guide for 3rd phase exhibition of Canton Fair

The 3rd phase exhibition of Canton Fair will start on May 1st and will run through May 5th at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. This edition highlights toys, children, baby and maternity products, home textiles, office supplies as well as sports, travel and recreation products.

2025-04-30

Uruguay Business Forum held in Guangzhou

The Uruguay Business Forum, an event of Guangzhou International Cooperation Center(GICC)'s "World Meets GZ" series, was successfully held in GICC on April 28.

2025-04-30

China adopts law dedicated to promoting private sector

China's national lawmakers on Wednesday voted to adopt the country's first fundamental law dedicated to promoting the private sector, underscoring support for a key part of the world's second-largest economy.

2025-04-30

Shipping expands from Guangzhou to west coast of S. America

A shipping vessel docked at the Phase II Terminal of the Nansha Port in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, on Tuesday, marking the launch of the first direct route from Guangzhou to the western coast of South America.

2025-04-30

Canton Fair: Global hub for shared momentum and growth

As global buyers gather, the fair has become more than just a trade platform — it is a gateway to innovation, sustainability, and shared opportunities.

2025-04-30

Robots at Canton Fair: Ready to go global

As a key platform for international trade, the fair helps Chinese robotics firms go global. Join us for a closer look at these companies, hear their stories, and discover how innovation is fueling new opportunities worldwide.

2025-04-28

The 137th Canton Fair draws a record 224,372 overseas buyers as second phase concludes

The second phase of the 137th China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, concluded on April 27 with overseas buyer number reaching a new record high as of this stage of the event.

2025-04-28

New quality inspection bodies set up in Guangzhou to boost modern industrial progress

Recently, the Guangzhou Quality Testing and Inspection Research Institute, which includes the Guangzhou Medical Device Testing Center and the Guangzhou Fiber Quality Monitoring Center, was officially unveiled and began its services.

2025-04-27

A Chilean's first visit to Canton Fair: You can even buy a house here!

"You can even buy a house here!" That was the surprised reaction of Rafael Nunez Alarcon, a stringer for GDToday from Chile, as he attended the 2nd phase of the 137th Canton Fair for the very first time.

2025-04-27

China's Nansha District tackles trade tensions with legal innovation

As China intensifies efforts to attract foreign investment and navigate shifting global trade dynamics, Nansha District of Guangzhou—home to Guangdong, China's largest provincial economy—is positioning itself as a hub for legal reform and practical solutions tailored to international business.

2025-04-25

Canton Fair phase two opens with global market expansion focus

The second phase of the 137th China Import and Export Fair, popularly known as the Canton Fair, opened on Wednesday in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, with more Chinese companies planning to expand internationally to emerging markets.

2025-04-25

Guangdong's industrial robot production surges 31.1% in Q1

In the first quarter of 2025, Guangdong Province produced a cumulative total of 63,200 industrial robots and 1.94 million service robots, reflecting year-on-year increases of 31.1% and 10.8%, respectively.

2025-04-24

What do overseas buyers do at the Canton Fair?

In the bustling halls of the Canton Fair, where languages blend and handshakes mean business, Andre de Souza moves with purpose. The Brazilian buyer, a familiar face at the "China's No.1 Fair," has attended over a dozen editions. He isn't just scouting deals—he's bridging connections between Brazil and China.

2025-04-24

Canton Fair Walkthrough: Tariffs can't destroy China

The Canton Fair is back — just as new U.S. tariffs hit China. Join Alex‪from WCICO and Xie Hongzhou from GDToday at the 137th Canton Fair, China's largest trade show, as we explore whether rising tariffs are taking a toll on Chinese exporters.

2025-04-24

Guangzhou's Nansha records over 46 billion yuan in cross-border e-commerce imports and exports

April 21, 2025, marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the China (Guangdong) Pilot Free Trade Zone in Nansha. Over the past decade, Guangzhou's Nansha has experienced significant industrial development, particularly in cross-border e-commerce (CBEC), by promoting innovative forms of foreign trade.

2025-04-24

Chinese fintech company begins cross-border trade operation

Chinese fintech company Ant Group began operations of its digital and cross-border trade operation centers in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, on Monday, marking a milestone in the company's efforts to promote the development of cross-border digital trade.

2025-04-23

Guangdong's GDP grows 4.1% in Q1 2025 as manufacturing and high-tech industries drive growth

Guangdong province, China's economic powerhouse, recorded a GDP of 3352.551 billion yuan (approximately 462 billion US dollars) in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 4.1% year-on-year growth, according to data released by the Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Statistics on April 22.

2025-04-22

Guangzhou exhibitors report over $1 bln in intended deals at Canton Fair

The first phase of the 137th Canton Fair concluded successfully on April 19, with 923 companies from the Guangzhou Trade Delegation participating. The cumulative intended transaction volume surpassed one billion dollars amid tariff tensions, with a significant increase in orders from buyers in Europe, Asia, and Africa.

2025-04-22

China's Guangdong Free Trade Zone marks decade of explosive growth, eyes global investors

China's Guangdong Free Trade Zone (FTZ), a pivotal testing ground for economic reforms, has reported a decade of rapid expansion, with annual import-export growth averaging over 24% since its launch in 2015, according to the latest briefing by China's Ministry of Commerce.