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2026-10-16

Exhibition marking 70 years of Canton Fair opens, sharing stories across generations

A Dongfeng watch, introduced in 1972 as China's first watch for export, and a Phoenix bicycle from the 1990s illustrate how Chinese consumer goods have evolved. They are displayed alongside Panda televisions, Haier refrigerators and smart bicycles equipped with motion-sensing and health-management systems, reflecting a shift in Chinese manufacturing from meeting basic needs to offering higher-quality, technology-driven products.

2026-10-16

Five highlights to save for Phase One of 140th Canton Fair

The 140th Canton Fair opened to visitors in Guangzhou on October 15, with Phase One focusing on advanced manufacturing. From robots that can make coffee to AI-powered gadgets and newly launched products, here's what buyers should look out for—and where to find them.

2026-10-15

140th Canton Fair welcomes global buyers on opening day

The 140th Canton Fair officially opened on October 14, ahead of the exhibition's first day welcoming buyers on October 15 in Guangzhou, southern China. This year marks 70 years since the fair was first held in 1957.

2026-10-15

Guide to applying for overseas buyer badges at Canton Fair

The 140th Canton Fair officially opened on October 14 in Guangzhou and will welcome visitors starting October 15. How can you get your buyer badge faster? This video will guide you through the badge application process.

2026-10-10

Canton Market unveils global investment opportunities as a one-stop trade hub

Canton Market held a global investment promotion event in Guangzhou on October 8, offering international investors a one-stop gateway to China's supply chain and global markets.

2026-10-10

Canton Market breaks ground in Guangzhou, opening new gateway for global trade and investment

Canton Market broke ground in Guangzhou's Huadu District on October 8, marking a major new step in Guangdong's efforts to expand international trade and investment cooperation.

2026-10-08

Beacon Over Lingnan | A conversation with Liu Sheng: China's gaming competitiveness has moved from isolated breakthroughs to systemic strength

Liu Sheng, founder and chairman of Kuro Games, led a small team to global recognition. His company's game "Wuthering Waves" blends sci-fi storytelling with Eastern aesthetics and conveys cultural values through modern expression. It won the Players' Voice award at The Game Awards 2025 and launched a global concert tour in July 2026. In his view, China's gaming competitiveness has evolved from isolated breakthroughs to systemic strength.

2026-09-29

Badge applications open for accompanying personnel at 140th Canton Fair

Badge applications for accompanying personnel of overseas buyers at the 140th Canton Fair open on September 28. They should be submitted at least two days before the planned visit.

2026-09-24

Uniting youth power for shared APEC prosperity: APEC young entrepreneurs seek cooperation in Guangzhou

Young entrepreneurs from APEC economies gathered in Guangzhou from September 19 to 20 for a two-day tour of the city's innovation hubs, pharmaceutical and health enterprises, science and technology platforms, cross-border e-commerce carriers and the Liede International Neighborhood. The visit offered participants an opportunity to explore new avenues for cooperation across the Asia-Pacific region.

2026-09-17

Fortune Global 500 executives discuss new drivers of growth in Guangzhou

This year's Fortune Global 500 companies generated US$43.1 trillion in combined revenue and US$3.39 trillion in net profit in 2025, both record highs. Amazon topped the ranking for the first time, while 38 high-tech companies made the list.

2026-09-16

Guangzhou strengthens overseas warehouse network to support cross-border e-commerce

Guangzhou unveiled new measures on September 15, 2026, at a promotion event for overseas warehouses serving cross-border e-commerce, as the city seeks to strengthen logistics services and support local businesses expanding into global markets.

2026-09-15

CITIE 2026 closes with 80 million yuan in on-site transactions

The 2026 China (Guangdong) International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE 2026) concluded in Guangzhou on Sept. 13, with preliminary figures showing more than 80 million yuan (about $12 million) in on-site transactions by travel agencies and online travel platforms.

2026-09-14

CITIE 2026 opens in Guangzhou, bringing nearly 50 countries and regions into focus

The 2026 China (Guangdong) International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE 2026) opened in Guangzhou on Sept. 11, bringing together tourism organizations and businesses from nearly 50 countries and regions as Guangdong steps up efforts to attract international visitors and deepen global tourism cooperation.

2026-09-11

Top 10 advances in organ medicine unveiled at Guangzhou congress

The 2026 Organ Medicine Congress and the 1st Conference on High-Quality Development of Organ Transplant Hospitals opened in Guangzhou on September 5, with the theme of "New Track, New Platform, New Opportunities."

2026-09-08

British Chamber of Commerce South China marks 30 years in Guangzhou

The British Chamber of Commerce South China, formerly the British Chamber of Commerce Guangdong, held its 30th anniversary gala at the Garden Hotel in Guangzhou on September 5. Business leaders, diplomatic envoys, government representatives and guests from across China and the United Kingdom gathered to mark the milestone.

2026-09-08

"APEC ministers": SMEs to share China's development opportunities

Small and medium-sized enterprises around the world will benefit from China's development, as collective digital and technological upgrades enabled by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) mechanism would allow APEC member economies to engage with global capital, technology and market value chains as a more powerful community.

2026-08-28

Eleven projects signed at CSGKC during Singapore-Guangdong meeting

Eleven projects were signed with China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City (CSGKC) at the 16th Singapore-Guangdong Collaboration Council meeting in Singapore on Wednesday, representing half of the 22 projects released at the meeting, according to a statement released by Guangzhou's Huangpu district.

2026-08-26

Guangzhou downtown duty-free shop set to mark first anniversary

The store is among the first new duty-free outlets established in urban areas across China. It combines duty-free and duty-paid retail, as well as imported and domestic products, allowing customers to shop downtown and pick up their purchases at the airport before departure.

2026-08-20

Guangdong robotics contingent showcases full industry chain at WRC 2026

A delegation of 34 robotics companies from Guangdong is making a strong showing at the World Robot Conference 2026 (WRC 2026), which kicked off on August 19, in Beijing.

2026-08-19

China Southern to launch Guangzhou-Changsha-Addis Ababa route in October

China Southern Airlines will launch a new Guangzhou-Changsha-Addis Ababa route on October 12, establishing the airline's first scheduled service to Ethiopia and further expanding its network in Africa.

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Exhibition marking 70 years of Canton Fair opens, sharing stories across generations
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Guide to applying for overseas buyer badges at Canton Fair
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