As 2025 comes to an end, what has the past year meant for expats living in Guangzhou? For those who have spent years in the city, it might be about trying new things with family in familiar places. For newcomers, it might be a year of firsts and new experiences. So as 2026 approaches, what are people looking forward to?
The China-Vietnam media delegation visited WeRide and EHang in Guangzhou on December 28, marveling at the city's advanced technologies in autonomous vehicles and eVTOLs (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft).
A Vietnamese media delegation on the China-Vietnam 2025 Media Tour visited Shenzhen in Guangdong province on December 25.
A group of nearly 10 young cadres from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs recently arrived in Guangzhou, embarking on an immersive study tour. At the former site of the Vietnamese Youth Political Training Class and Vietnamese Revolutionary Youth League, they touched the mottled brick walls, gaze at the historical documents, and stood in the room where Ho Chi Minh once lived.
The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Guangzhou hosted a reception on December 2 to mark the National Day of the Kingdom of Thailand and Thailand's Father's Day, coinciding with The Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great.
A delegation of 20 journalists from 17 Latin American countries visited Guangzhou on December 1 to attend the 2025 Understanding China Conference, gaining firsthand insights into China's 15th Five-Year Plan, the country's development blueprint for the next five years.
Organized by South, the delegation of reporters from 11 countries discovered a city where cutting-edge technology coexists with deeply rooted cultural traditions, creating a unique blend of past and future along the modern Silk Road.
Guangzhou has held a public consultation to solicit views on newly drafted guidelines for the development of "international neighborhoods," as the southern Chinese city seeks to advance its urban planning in line with the growing needs of foreign residents.
The 15th National Games is just around the corner, and Guangzhou is buzzing with excitement in anticipation of the major sports event.
A group of 25 students and teachers from Frankfurt am Main, Germany, visited Zhixin High School in Guangzhou on October 20, where they immersed themselves in Chinese martial arts and competed in a robotics challenge alongside with local students.
A group of 26 students and teachers from Frankfurt am Main, Germany, visited Liuhua Lake Park in Guangzhou on October 17, where they experienced the intricate beauty of Lingnan-style bonsai, a traditional form of southern Chinese horticultural art.
Are you coming to Guangzhou for the Canton Fair or exploring Guangdong's vibrant cities like Shenzhen and Foshan? With just a few essential apps, you can easily ride the metro, call a cab, or navigate the city—all from your phone.
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On October 13, to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Denmark, the "Riding for a Greener Guangzhou" cycling event was held on Changzhou Island in Guangzhou, bringing together nearly 100 participants. The event promoted sustainable urban mobility and people-to-people exchanges against the backdrop of deepening bilateral ties.
On September 28, the "Liede Mid-Autumn Carnival" cultural event commenced at the Haoyi Tianhe Comprehensive Service Center in the Liede International Neighborhood, bringing together 73 international guests from 18 countries to share in the spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
On September 20, marking World Cleanup Day, 19 dedicated volunteers from Nansha District's international community in Guangzhou gathered along the Jiaomen River for a cleanup walk, undeterred by the lingering effects of Typhoon Mitag.
When TikTok's most-followed star Khaby Lame meets Canton Tower, the atmospheresuddenly feels… romantic? Is he the silent guy we know, who always reacts to the world with just a speechless look?
On September 15, Guangzhou and El Salvador held a high-level dialogue titled "Join Hands to Deepen Economic, Trade and People-to-People Exchanges and Cooperation," at the Sustainable Urban Planning and Design Lab, located on Shamian Island. It marks a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations.
From September 9 to 10, a six-member delegation from Al Jazeera Media Network visited Guangzhou. Established on November 1, 1996, and headquartered in Doha, the capital of Qatar, Al Jazeera Media Network is the first independent news channel in the Arab world.
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