Expats in Guangzhou

2026-07-07

Why Namibian President picks Guangdong for first stop of China visit

Her choice of Guangdong as the first stop is no coincidence: the province stands as China's most economically dynamic region and a vital gateway for China-African engagement. Guangdong has forged increasingly close ties with Namibia in recent years through robust trade figures, high-level policy dialogue, and practical projects that deliver water, jobs, food, and hope.

2026-07-06

African Consular Corps explores Guangdong's vocational education amid growing industrial ties

Officials from 11 African consulates general in Guangzhou visited a vocational college in Guangdong on July 2 to learn about the province's approach to technical education and discuss how skills training could support expanding industrial cooperation between China and Africa.

2026-07-06

Chinese master and Pakistani apprentice clinch joint victory at CICA Skills Competition

At the awards ceremony on July 3, Rasool won first prize in the Intelligent Operation and Inspection of High-Voltage Cables event. As soon as he stepped off the stage, he embraced his mentor Jiang.

2026-07-06

Hanoi officials visit Guangzhou community and revolutionary sites

A delegation of senior officials from the Hanoi Municipal Party Committee visited Guangzhou's Jiu Nanhai Xian (Former Nanhai County) Community and several revolutionary sites on the afternoon of July 2 to learn about the city's urban renewal and grassroots governance, and to retrace the Vietnamese revolution footprints in Guangzhou.

2026-06-25

Green horizons: China-US youth gather in GBA for climate action

On June 23, 35 students and a teacher from China and the United States gathered at Guangdong University of Technology for the opening ceremony of the 2026 China-US Youth Future Climate Leadership Exchange Program in the Greater Bay Area, an initiative that brings young minds from both nations together to address climate governance and green development.

2026-06-22

Global paddlers embrace China's dragon boat culture in Guangzhou

The 2026 Guangzhou International Dragon Boat Invitational Tournament kicked off in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong Province, on June 20, staging an integration of fascinating time-honored Chinese folk culture and global sporting vitality.

2026-06-22

L.A. youth delegation celebrates 45 years of friendship in Guangzhou

The Los Angeles "Youth Friendship Ambassador" delegation visited Yuexiu Park and toured the Guangzhou Urban Park Exhibition Hall on June 17. They also wrote messages on postcards and put them into a "Time Capsule" to commemorate the youth friendship between China and the United States.

2026-06-16

APEC Economies China Studies Scholars Forum kicks off in Guangzhou

The APEC Economies China Studies Scholars Forum opened on June 12 in Guangzhou, gathering nearly 100 experts and scholars from 16 APEC member economies to explore the theme of "China's Development and the Shared Future of the Asia-Pacific."

2026-06-02

AboFlah's first dragon boating experience: I love China so much

On June 1, AboFlah tried dragon boating for the first time in Guangzhou, experiencing the rhythm, teamwork, and vibrant cultural spirit that make this Chinese tradition so special. Over the past few days, he has visited Hong Kong, Macao, and Shenzhen, giving his global audience a closer look at daily life in China.

2026-06-01

53 seconds to build a car! Guangzhou manufacturing wows AboFlah

AboFlah, one of the Middle East's top online content creators with nearly 70 million followers across social platforms, is currently in China for a week-long visit that kicked off on May 26.

2026-06-01

Health lecture and free clinic support foreign women in Guangzhou

On May 29, a health lecture and free clinic for foreign women were held at the Zhujiang New Town Clinic of Foresea Life Insurance Guangzhou General Hospital, offering medical services including traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) consultations and breast health screenings.

2026-05-15

Pulse of modern trade: A piece of cargo's journey from Canton Fair to world via Nansha Port

For Giselle Bonet, a veteran Venezuelan buyer with over a decade of experience in China, the Canton Fair has always been a place of opportunity.

2026-05-15

Foreign diplomats tour XPENG factory, tempted to place orders

That exchange captured the atmosphere as diplomats from nine countries visited XPENG's Guangzhou smart manufacturing base on May 13 during the 2026 "Discover China Cultural Tour." After exploring Guangdong's cultural heritage, the diplomats stepped into another side of the province—its rapidly growing technology and electric vehicle (EV) industry.

2026-05-15

How U.S. pickleball champions score a pleasant surprise in Guangzhou

On May 13, a delegation of students and coaches from the Utah Tech University pickleball team visited Guangzhou. Their itinerary took them from the dizzying heights of the Canton Tower to the cutting-edge labs of humanoid robotics companies—a journey that mixed sport, technology, and people-to-people exchange.

2026-05-14

Foreign diplomats captivated by Guangdong Museum's Lingnan treasures

For many travelers, a new city often begins with a landmark or a bustling shopping district. But for a group of diplomats visiting Guangzhou, their journey into Guangdong began inside the halls of the Guangdong Museum.

2026-05-13

From despair to hope: Zambian teenager cured of rare disease in Guangzhou

Paul, a 15-year-old Zambian boy, has finally been freed from a debilitating rare disease after undergoing successful surgery at The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University.

2026-05-09

First surgery abroad: Guangzhou gives Russian businessman a sense of security

On April 28, Russian businessman Ilya underwent hernia surgery alone at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Yuexiu District in Guangzhou. He speaks only Russian and very little English and Chinese. Earlier bad experiences seeking medical help abroad had left him anxious, but this time it was different.

2026-05-06

Canton Fair × zero tariffs for 53 African countries: African buyers react

China has expanded zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with diplomatic ties, effective May 1, covering 100% of tariff lines. From partial exemptions for least developed countries in 2005 to full coverage for 33 least developed countries in 2024, market access has steadily widened.

2026-04-29

PNG PM reunites with 'Father of Juncao' in Guangdong, honoring the 'grass that helps feed a nation'

On April 28, Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea (PNG) led a ministerial delegation to Guangzhou, Guangdong Province.

2026-04-22

Indian journalists decode urban innovation in South China's Guangzhou

On April 20, a delegation of 10 mainstream Indian media outlets visited Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. They toured the iconic Canton Tower, walked through the city's streets, and then delved into two very different kinds of infrastructure: a substation that looks like a "Moon Box" and a drone demonstration farm that points to the future of agriculture.