FedEx opens direct Guangzhou-Sydney cargo route to speed up Australia deliveries

FedEx announced on August 4 the launch of a new non-stop freighter service connecting its Asia-Pacific hub in Guangzhou, southern China, with Sydney, Australia. The new route will further strengthen air cargo connectivity between Asia and Australia.

Canton Fair signs new global partners ahead of 140th session

The China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, held a global partner signing ceremony in Guangzhou on August 4, marking the start of the 70-day countdown to its 140th session.

Sino-British joint venture pushes into smart, green power trading market

Guangdong Intercity wins Malaysian rail maintenance contract

Guangdong Intercity Railway Operation Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Guangzhou Metro Group, won a 10-year infrastructure maintenance contract worth more than 900 million yuan for Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) on July 30.

Chinese shipyards win over global buyers with smart, green upgrades

Chinese shipyards are running at full capacity to fulfill orders from global buyers, thanks to efforts in intelligent manufacturing and green transformation.

Global Cross-border Trade Industrial Cluster launched in Guangzhou's Nansha

Guangdong Province's first global cross-border trade industrial cluster was launched on July 30 at the Global Cross-border Trade Industrial Cluster Ecosystem Conference held in Guangzhou's Nansha District.

21 GBA companies make 2026 Fortune Global 500 list

Fortune released its 2026 Fortune Global 500 ranking on July 28. A total of 122 Chinese companies made this year's list, eight fewer than those listed last year. Of these, 21 are based in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

New Guangdong intercity link opens, connecting Guangzhou to Shenzhen Airport in one hour

A new Guangdong Intercity rail link via Dongguanxi Station (东莞西) opened on July 27, further expanding the rail network across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Guangzhou's top official visits foreign-invested enterprises

Feng Zhonghua, secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Guangzhou Municipal Committee, visited several foreign-invested companies in Tianhe and Baiyun districts on July 23 to hear from businesses and discuss ways to attract more foreign investment.

Guangzhou's H1 GDP grows 5.8%, marking fastest mid-year expansion since 2022

Guangzhou's economy surged in the first half of 2026, posting a year-on-year GDP growth of 5.8 percent to reach 1.6045 trillion yuan in constant prices, according to data released at a press conference on July 24.

Guangdong launches "Guangdong Goods Go Global" campaign as quality products exhibition opens

The 2026 Guangdong Quality Products Exhibition opened in Guangzhou on July 24, the provincial capital of Guangdong, offering a new sourcing window for global buyers.

Guangzhou deepens New Zealand air link as China Southern expands flights

China Southern Airlines will expand flights from Guangzhou to Auckland, New Zealand's largest urban centre and key commercial gateway, and Christchurch, the largest city on the South Island and an important entry point for southern New Zealand. During the peak season, the two routes will offer a combined maximum of 28 return flights a week.

Guangdong's H1 GDP expands 4.5 percent to 7.23 trillion yuan

Guangdong Province in South China, a major economic powerhouse, reported a 4.5 percent year-on-year growth in its gross domestic product (GDP) in the first half of 2026, according to data released by the Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Statistics on July 23. The provincial GDP reached 7.23 trillion yuan during the period.

China rolls out action plan to better utilize foreign investment

Action plan detailing measures across following five areas.

China's homegrown C919 aircraft to serve first international route

China's domestically developed large passenger aircraft, the C919, will begin its international service on Aug. 12, Air China has announced.

Data Explorer | Key highlights of China's economy in H1 2026

China's GDP reached 69.57 trillion yuan in the first half of 2026, up 4.7 percent year on year and within the government's annual growth target range of 4.5 to 5 percent, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on July 15.

More than 100,000 ACs from GBA shipped to Europe via China-Europe freight trains

Customs data show that China's air conditioner exports to the European Union reached 3.76 billion U.S. dollars in the first half of 2026, up 43.2% year on year, setting a record high for the same period. In June alone, exports to Europe surged 72.8% from a year earlier.

Guangdong Quality Products Exhibition opens July 24 with greater foreign buyer access

This year's edition will expand access to Guangdong's premium goods for foreign buyers. Nearly 1,000 foreign buyers are expected to attend, a sharp increase from fewer than 300 at the inaugural edition in 2025.

Guangdong-based agtech company XAG unveils next-gen agricultural drones for full-process automation

Guangdong-based agtech company XAG launched its new X Series agricultural robots on July 6, marking a major step toward fully automated crop-protection operations.

Guangzhou AI-powered factory fuels Europe's AC boom

A smart factory in Guangzhou's Nansha District can produce up to 45,000 air conditioners (ACs) a day, meeting the surging European demand for Midea's PortaSplit units.