As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, the Liede Chong (Creek) came alive with splashing oars on May 10th! Over 30 international and local residents gathered in Guangzhou's Liede International Neighborhood for a cultural immersion – learning festival traditions, hand-painting paddles, and racing colorful dragon boats.
A group of opera students from the University of British Columbia (UBC) immersed themselves in the world of Cantonese Opera during a cultural exchange event held on May 7 in Guangzhou, the capital of South China's Guangdong Province.
In the afternoon of May 3, four international and Chinese Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Super-Cup Invitational players visited the immersive esports carnival that kicked off along with the competition, where they experienced traditional cultural heritages including Guangcai (Cantonese porcelain), Guangxiu (Cantonese embroidery), and bamboo weaving.
Guangzhou isn't just about business during the Canton Fair; it's a city full of surprises! So, what do foreign buyers do in Guangzhou during their break? From relaxing massages and delicious Chinese food to shopping sprees and exploring local alleys—hear it all from buyers from Spain and Russia this Labor Day holiday.
Under the auspices of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Affairs (CPAFFC), a delegation from the Iraq-China Friendship Association embarked on a cultural exchange program in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, on April 27.
On April 25, the 2025 Sino-Global Youth Exchange Day was held at the Haoyi Tianhe Comprehensive Service Center in the Liede International Neighborhood (Hong Kong and Macao Community).
On April 24, the opening ceremony of the 7th term of Nansha Foreign Talent Chinese Class was held at the International Talent Port in Nansha, Guangzhou, bringing together expatriates for a new phase of Mandarin learning.
On April 24, the opening ceremony of the 7th Nansha Foreign Talent Chinese Class took place in Nansha, Guangzhou, bringing together expatriates for a new phase of Mandarin learning.
In the bustling halls of the Canton Fair, where languages blend and handshakes mean business, Andre de Souza moves with purpose. The Brazilian buyer, a familiar face at the "China's No.1 Fair," has attended over a dozen editions. He isn't just scouting deals—he's bridging connections between Brazil and China.
Evan Kail, a US pawnshop owner and social media influencer, visited the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou on April 22. Kail first drew widespread attention in 2022 when he donated a World War II photo album that documented Japanese war crimes in China. His act deeply resonated with people in China, and in recognition of his contribution, he was honoured with a piece of China's National Gift Porcelain—a symbol of high esteem traditionally reserved for distinguished guests.
The 2025 GD&U Tour—Guangdong Cultural Spring Camp for Hungarian Youths at the Guangdong Chanwu Cultural Center brought together 31 teachers and students from the Hungary-China Bilingual Primary School for a 10-day in-depth cultural journey.
On April 15, the 2025 US-China Youth Health Dialogue was held at Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) in Guangzhou, Guangdong. Young American doctors and medical students from prestigious institutions such as Yale University, Stanford University, Harvard University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Michigan collaborated with delegates from Chinese hospitals and medical schools, including Peking Union Medical College Hospital and the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University.
The Canton Fair is one of the world's largest trade shows, attracting thousands of international buyers to Guangzhou each year. For many attendees, however, the experience goes beyond business; it encompasses the moments, impressions, and stories they bring home.
In a bustling acoustics factory on the outskirts of Guangzhou, Philip Richardson, an American entrepreneur from California, fine-tunes a prototype speaker driver.
On Feb 10, the "Enjoy Spring Festival in Flower City Guangzhou" City Tour for international friends, kicked off in the city.
Guangzhou has welcomed international guests from 17 countries and 18 cities for a visit from Feb 10 to 15.
Anno Bernhard Dederichs said he was very happy to be among the first batch of foreigners to receive the entity card that combines the functions of work permit and social security in Guangzhou on Wednesday.
On Dec 24, Guangzhou officially launched the "Charming Guangzhou" channel as its first comprehensive information service platform for foreign talents.
The Belt and Road Diplomats' Cycling Series 2024 took place in Zengcheng district, Guangzhou on Nov 3.
The 2024 Foreign Experts Chinese Language Training Class kicked off with an opening ceremony in Guangzhou on Sept 14.
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