Expats in Guangzhou

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.

2026-04-16

Telling the story of China-Vietnam friendship: Chinese and Vietnamese youth dialogue on media innovation and cooperation

On April 13, a dialogue on telling the story of China–Vietnam friendship was convened in Guangzhou, bringing together media professionals, digital creators, and youth leaders from both nations.

2026-04-15

Your Canton Fair travel guide: How to get to the complex?

The 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, is set to open on April 15, debuting nine new exhibition sections and reaching a record scale. As global buyers and exhibitors gather in Guangzhou, here's a practical guide on how to get to the Canton Fair Complex using different modes of transport.

2026-04-14

3rd "Global Bay Area Chorus Bridge" Sino-American Youth Choral Education Symposium held

From April 4 to 6, 2026, the 3rd "Global Bay Area Chorus Bridge" Sino-American Youth Choral Education Symposium was held in Guangzhou. Organized by Guangdong Experimental High School (GEHS), this event featured Francisco J. Núñez, artistic director of the Young People's Chorus of New York City (YPC), and Elizabeth Núñez, creative director of the YPC. They traveled to Guangzhou to lead a series of in-person workshops, making the seminar a vibrant platform for exchange and collaboration.

2026-04-14

Vietnamese youth explore revolutionary footprints and share book reviews with Chinese peers in Guangzhou

On April 12, a delegation of 200 youth representatives from across Vietnam visited Guangzhou as part of the "Red Study Tours" project, with activities held in Beijing and Guangzhou from April 11 to 18.

2026-03-31

Cambodian patient regains ability to walk after multidisciplinary care at Guangdong hospital

A multidisciplinary approach at Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital in China has enabled Ly Suddhalay, a Cambodian patient left unable to walk after previous brain tumor treatment, to regain her mobility.