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2026-11-06

140th Canton Fair closes with record overseas buyer attendance

The fair drew 352,000 overseas buyers from 219 countries and regions, up 12.2 percent year on year. The number of buyers from the European Union, the United States and Belt and Road partner countries rose by 38.2 percent, 22.2 percent and 16.6 percent, respectively.

2026-11-05

Investment in Guangzhou booms in first three quarters

Since the first of the year, the city has introduced and registered more than 2,200 new projects whose total planned investment reaches 349.3 billion yuan ($52.34 billion) — a year-on-year increase of 149 percent.

2026-11-05

EDF plans 2027 investment in Guangdong nuclear prefabrication facility

Jean-Philippe Lamarcade, EDF Group Vice-President and Chairman of EDF China, said Guangdong's strength lies in the close coordination among its industrial partners, government authorities, financial institutions and research institutes.

2026-11-05

US entrepreneur bullish on Canton Fair despite trade uncertainty

At the Canton Fair, US entrepreneur Felipe Arias is looking for more than new products. He is also searching for factories capable of turning new ideas into finished products and for partners that can support the long-term growth of his businesses.

2026-11-04

Guangdong and Thailand: Shared harvests | Guangdong Meets APEC ④

From the branch in Thailand to the fruit plate in Guangdong, a durian's journey north is a race against a narrow window of peak flavour, and a sign of the ever-faster pace of exchanges between Guangdong and Thailand.

2026-11-04

2026 GBA Global Investment Promotion Conference draws international investors

Under the theme "Invest in the Greater Bay Area for a Brighter Future," this year's conference showcased Guangdong's latest progress in high-level opening-up and the GBA's new industrial opportunities, with the aim of drawing global capital and talent to the region.

2026-11-04

15 years at Canton Fair: Bridging trade between Brazil and China

When Andre Serrano first attended the Canton Fair in 2011, he was a student curious about what the world's leading trade fair had to offer. Fifteen years later, he is back in Guangzhou with more than 200 buyers, helping Brazilian businesses connect with Chinese suppliers and build new trade partnerships.

2026-11-03

Guangdong, Russia: Sowing seeds, shaping industry | Guangdong Meets APEC③

On the banks of the Volga River, Russian farmer Pavel Vasilyevich has spent more than a decade growing potatoes. His fields supply PepsiCo's crisp-processing plants—a reliable buyer, a steady contract. Yet for years, one problem nagged at him: where to get decent seed potatoes.

2026-11-03

China's "super seller" role expands, benefiting more consumers, businesses

The 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, is offering a window into how China's exports are giving consumers more choices and businesses access to technology and equipment.

2026-10-30

Global giants to gather in Guangzhou for GBA investment conference

The 2026 Global Investment Promotion Conference for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) will be held in Guangzhou on November 3, with 254 companies, including Fortune Global 500 firms, China 500 companies and leading industry enterprises, confirmed to attend as of October 27.

2026-10-28

Guangzhou's GDP grows 5.7 percent in first three quarters to 2.49 trillion yuan

Guangzhou's economy grew 5.7 percent year on year in the first nine months of 2026, outpacing growth in both Guangdong Province and China as a whole, according to data released by the city on October 26.

2026-10-23

Guangzhou Metro subsidiary signs maintenance contract with Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link

Guangdong Intercity Railway Operation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Guangzhou Metro Group, signed an infrastructure maintenance service contract with Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link Operation in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday for the Maran section of the East Coast Rail Link.

2026-10-23

Guangdong offers up to 15m yuan for each manufacturing empowerment project

Guangdong is to issue a special funding program for manufacturing empowerment covering 2026–2028. Under the program, funding will be provided in the form of post-completion awards. After project evaluation, projects will be divided into five tiers, with a single project eligible for up to 15 million yuan.

2026-10-22

Guangzhou's Nansha woos global talent with new regulations

Guangzhou's Nansha district will bring new talent development regulations into force on November 1, which officials described as a legal "invitation" to global talent at an October 20 press conference. The regulations were promulgated on October 14.

2026-10-22

"Every time I come, I can find something new!" Foreign vloggers at Canton Fair

The 140th Canton Fair is underway in Guangzhou, running across three phases at the Canton Fair Complex through November 4, 2026. During Phase 1, South invited several overseas video bloggers to experience the fair firsthand.

2026-10-22

Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah visits Guangzhou, witnessing Chinese flying car's UAE sandbox debut

On October 20, His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, led a high-level delegation to Guangzhou, marking a major milestone in China-UAE cooperation in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).

2026-10-21

New bilingual album marks Canton Fair's 70 years as global trade connector

Canton Fair: 70 Years of Connecting the World, a bilingual photo documentary album, has been released to mark the 70th anniversary of the Canton Fair and the ongoing 140th session.

2026-10-21

Canton Fair opens first medical services zone in 70-year history as global buyers show interest in TCM and AI healthcare

The 140th Canton Fair opened on October 14 in Guangzhou and runs through November 4 in three phases, with about 340,000 overseas buyers expected to attend. This year marks the first time in the fair's 70-year history that a dedicated International Medical Services Zone has been set up.

2026-10-20

140th Canton Fair: Shopping deals and tax refunds

As the 140th Canton Fair gets underway, Guangzhou is rolling out exclusive shopping discounts and tax refund services across the city. It's time to shop!

2026-10-20

Discover the "China Haul" reality at 140th Canton Fair!

The viral "China Haul" trend is sweeping across social media, with travelers flying into China with empty suitcases to hunt for cutting-edge tech and innovative goods. Right now, this global shopping fever is converging at the 140th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) in Guangzhou.

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EDF plans 2027 investment in Guangdong nuclear prefabrication facility
US entrepreneur bullish on Canton Fair despite trade uncertainty
Guangdong and Thailand: Shared harvests | Guangdong Meets APEC ④
15 years at Canton Fair: Bridging trade between Brazil and China
Guangdong, Russia: Sowing seeds, shaping industry | Guangdong Meets APEC③

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