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%.

Guangdong launches 2026 fashion drive to take local brands global

Guangdong, one of China's biggest manufacturing powerhouses, has unveiled a new initiative aimed at helping its fashion brands reach consumers around the world.

Canton Fair Complex to launch "one-click navigation" smart system in 2026

The Canton Fair Complex will unveil a new smart navigation system during its 140th session to better guide exhibitors and buyers, officials announced in Guangzhou on January 8.

Maldives International Business Center launched in Guangzhou's Nansha

The Maldives International Business Center was officially inaugurated on January 5 in Nansha, Guangzhou, marking a significant step in strengthening economic ties between China's Greater Bay Area and the Maldives.

Guangzhou creates over 1.66 million urban jobs during 14th Five-Year Plan

Guangzhou, a major economic hub in southern China, has achieved remarkable results in employment promotion during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), with newly added urban jobs exceeding 1.66 million, ranking first in Guangdong Province, according to a recent announcement by the city's human resources and social security authority.

Chinese economist: Economic globalization ushers in new 2.0 version in 2026

"Globalization is ushering in a new 2.0 version," noted Cao Yuanzheng, former chief economist of the Bank of China.

Guangzhou's new waterfront retail destination opens

The first section of Guangzhou's highly anticipated Taikoo Li Julong Wan Guangzhou opened to the public on December 23, introducing a waterfront retail experience to the city's Bai'etan area. As the first Taikoo Li-style development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the project combines open-air shopping streets with historic industrial buildings near the Pearl River.

Sam's Club opens in Guangzhou's Liwan District, boosting retail in GBA

A new Sam's Club opened in Guangzhou's Liwan District on December 22, providing residents in the western part of the city access to the Walmart-owned membership-based retail model.

Second batch of Guangdong's characteristic shopping towns announced, integrating culture, tourism, commerce, and cuisine

The 2025 list of Guangdong Province's characteristic shopping towns was recently released, featuring a total of 34 towns (subdistricts) across the province. These towns provide consumers and tourists with rich, high-quality, and specialized shopping experiences.

Guangzhou hosts exchange to help technology enterprises go global

On Dec 20, the 2025 Guangzhou Technology Enterprises Going Global Exchange was successfully held at Guangzhou GT Park. The event was hosted by the Guangzhou International Cooperation Center(GICC), under the guidance of the Guangzhou Foreign Affairs Office and Guangzhou Science and Technology Bureau.

GBA future unicorn list highlights innovation surge

A list of future unicorns in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay was unveiled during an innovation and entrepreneurship achievements fair and an overseas talent exchange conference in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on Monday.