Service robot zone to unveil "black tech" at 139th Canton Fair

The 139th Canton Fair has unveiled the lineup for its hotly anticipated service robot zone. The exhibition, spanning 4,200 square meters at the Canton Fair Complex, will run from April 15 to 19.

Guangzhou's most expensive commute to go toll-free in August after 25 years

One of Guangzhou's busiest urban expressways will stop charging tolls from August 7 this year, marking the end of a tolling period that has lasted more than 25 years.

Canton Fair tightens rules for overseas buyer aides interpreters ahead of 139th session

To maintain a streamlined entry process, the Fair emphasizes that the application must be initiated exclusively by the overseas buyer through the official Canton Fair website.

Data Explorer | Construction begins on Guangzhou new airport project

Construction of the Guangzhou new airport project began on March 25 at Gaoming, a site about 60 km southwest of central Guangzhou and within an hour's drive of major cities, including central Foshan, Zhaoqing, and Jiangmen. The project is aimed at expanding capacity and improving balance within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area's aviation network.

Guangdong expands cross-border trade facilitation pilot cities to five

Since March 2026, the General Administration of Customs of China has launched a nationwide cross-border trade facilitation campaign across 45 cities. In Guangdong, the number of pilot cities has increased to five, adding Zhuhai and Foshan to the existing Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Dongguan

Second homegrown large cruise ship undocked, set for Guangzhou Nansha

China's second domestically built large cruise ship was undocked in Shanghai on March 20, moving a step closer to sea trials and final delivery as the country expands its push into the cruise tourism market.

Guangzhou launches multi-sector vouchers to spice up province-wide mass basketball league

Guangdong's capital city, Guangzhou, is rolling out vouchers and discounts for food, shopping, and tourism to amp up your excitement for attending the 2026 Guangdong City Basketball League ("Yue BA," also "粤BA"), which kicked off on March 21.

Hong Kong's actual investment in Guangzhou surges 12% in 2025

Hong Kong's actual investment in Guangzhou reached three billion US dollars in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 12%, as reported at the 2026 Guangzhou-Hong Kong Spring Exchange Event held in Hong Kong on March 17.

139th Canton Fair to open on April 15 with eight new specialized zones

Building on the momentum of previous high-tech showcases, the upcoming Fair is aligned with new, green, and smart industrial trends.

Tax relief boost: Canton Fair enhances duty-free policy for imported exhibits through 2030

In a significant move to bolster international trade and further open China's markets, the Ministry of Finance, the General Administration of Customs, and the State Taxation Administration have jointly announced an optimized tax incentive policy for the Canton Fair.

U.S. business optimism in China rises despite persistent tariff pressures: AmCham South China report

The proportion of American companies expressing optimism about their business prospects in China rose by four percentage points year-on-year to 61 percent in 2025, despite continued pressure from bilateral tariffs, according to a report released on March 10 by the American Chamber of Commerce in South China (AmCham South China).

Luxury mall operator SKP confirms first South China store in Guangzhou

Yuexiu Group and Beijing Hualian (SKP) formally agreed on March 2 to co-develop the Guangzhou SKP project on the site of the former horse racing course in the city's Zhujiang New Town central business district.

Guangdong sees 7,380 departure tax refund claims jump 17 times during 2026 CNY holiday

During the 2026 Chinese New Year holiday (February 15-23), customs authorities across Guangdong Province verified 7,380 departure tax refund applications, 17 times the figure recorded during the same period last year. The total value of refunded goods reached 38.58 million yuan, 1.5 times that of the previous year.

TÜV Rheinland invests $21.74 million in Guangzhou operation center

TÜV Rheinland Greater China signed a project cooperation agreement on Wednesday with the Huangpu district government in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, to invest in the construction of a new operation center.

Guangzhou breaks records with USD 3.45 billion landmark land sale

In a move that has sent shockwaves through China's real estate sector, Guangzhou's Yuexiu Property has secured the Machang Plot (Phase 1) in Tianhe District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, for a record-breaking 23.6 billion yuan (about USD 3.45 billion) on February 25.

China Xplained | How does Guangdong plan to integrate manufacturing and services?

The 2026 Guangdong Provincial High-Quality Development Conference was held on February 24, the first work day after the Chinese New Year holiday in Guangzhou. This year's conference focuses on promoting the coordinated development of the manufacturing and service industries.

Guangdong's economic output targeted to double from 2022 level in 10 year

Guangdong to upgrade shopping, taxation, and business services to ease expats' work and life

Guangdong Province is set to introduce a series of optimization measures in 2026, focusing on business regulations, shopping, and taxation to significantly improve convenience for foreign nationals working and living in the region. The announcement was made at a press conference held in the capital city, Guangzhou, on February 2, themed around optimizing the business environment.

Highlights of 2026 Guangdong Government Work Report

The fifth session of the 14th Guangdong Provincial People's Congress kicked off in Guangzhou on January 26. Guangdong Governor Meng Fanli delivered the Government Work Report at the opening ceremony.

Guangdong's foreign trade hits 9.49 trillion yuan in 2025 as Guangdong-made goods expand overseas

In 2025, Guangdong's total imports and exports reached 9.49 trillion yuan, up 4.4% year on year and marking a record annual high. Guangdong sustained its export scale and market openness, with exports totaling 6.03 trillion yuan, up 2.5%, while imports reached 3.46 trillion yuan, up 7.8%.