Guangzhou and World

2026-11-04

Guangdong and Thailand: Shared harvests | Guangdong Meets APEC ④

From the branch in Thailand to the fruit plate in Guangdong, a durian's journey north is a race against a narrow window of peak flavour, and a sign of the ever-faster pace of exchanges between Guangdong and Thailand.

2026-10-30

US arts delegation wowed by immersive tech in Guangdong museums

A delegation of more than ten leading US arts figures visited the Bai'etan Greater Bay Area Art Center and Xinghai Concert Hall. The cutting-edge immersive digital exhibitions in these cultural venues left them deeply impressed, sparking interest in launching joint art programs between China and the United States.

2026-10-29

Nansha awarded Urban Biodiversity Demonstration at UN Biodiversity Conference COP17

Guangzhou's Nansha District has been named the Urban Biodiversity Demonstration, becoming the only region in China to receive the designation. The accolade was conferred on October 24 at the 9th Summit for Subnational Governments & Cities—an official parallel event to the UN Biodiversity Conference COP17 held in Yerevan, Armenia.

2026-10-28

U.S. arts delegation explores cultural connections in Guangzhou

A delegation of more than 10 American arts-world luminaries visited Guangzhou on October 26. They toured the Chen Clan Academy, Yongqing Fang and other sites as part of the China-U.S. arts education and cultural industry exchange program.

2026-10-27

Guangzhou, Greece seek to deepen cooperation in shipping, trade and tourism

Guangzhou Mayor Sun Zhiyang met with Evgenios Kalpyris, Greek Ambassador to China, and his delegation on October 26, as the two sides explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation in shipping, trade, tourism and cultural exchanges.

2026-10-23

Guangzhou Metro subsidiary signs maintenance contract with Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link

Guangdong Intercity Railway Operation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Guangzhou Metro Group, signed an infrastructure maintenance service contract with Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link Operation in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday for the Maran section of the East Coast Rail Link.

2026-10-23

Guangzhou innovation competition draws 441 projects from around the globe

The 2026 Guangzhou Sci-Tech Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, held jointly with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition, concluded on Wednesday in Guangzhou's Nansha district, drawing over 400 projects from more than 30 countries and regions.

2026-10-22

Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah visits Guangzhou, witnessing Chinese flying car's UAE sandbox debut

On October 20, His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, led a high-level delegation to Guangzhou, marking a major milestone in China-UAE cooperation in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).

2026-10-21

Guangzhou Medical University establishes two new overseas medical training centers

Recently, Guangzhou Medical University (GMU) unveiled new overseas medical training centers at the University of Palermo in Italy and St. Petersburg State University in Russia. This brings the total number of GMU's overseas medical training centers to five.

2026-10-08

The man behind New York's Canton Avenue, in an interview with South: "Canton Avenue is a new start"

On October 2, the intersection of Bay Parkway and 86th Street in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City, was officially co-named Canton Avenue in a ceremony honoring earlier Chinese immigrants, including 19th-century Cantonese laborers who helped build the Transcontinental Railroad in the United States.

2026-10-08

New York co-named "Canton Avenue" to honor Cantonese immigrants

At a bustling intersection in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City, on October 2, the Canton Avenue Co-naming Ceremony was held to honor earlier Chinese immigrants, including 19th-century Cantonese laborers who helped build the Transcontinental Railroad in the United States.

2026-09-30

Guangzhou Mayor Sun Zhiyang meets Swedish Ambassador to China Per Augustsson

On the morning of June 23, Guangzhou Mayor Sun Zhiyang met with Swedish Ambassador to China Per Augustsson and his delegation at the municipal government offices in Guangzhou.

2026-09-30

Guangzhou Little Petrel Children's Choir tops two global choral rankings

INTERKULTUR, the most authoritative organization in the choral world, released its latest World Rankings, with the Guangzhou Little Petrel Children's Choir ranking first worldwide in both the "Children's and Youth Choirs" and "Folklore" categories, and seventh overall.

2026-09-22

Asia-Pacific young entrepreneurs gather in Nansha to explore cross-border innovation and entrepreneurship cooperation

The event brought together about 200 representatives from various sectors, including officials from the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and, provincial, municipal and Nansha district governments, consular officials from Asia-Pacific countries based in Guangzhou, representatives from universities, research institutions and enterprises, as well as international students and young entrepreneurs.

2026-09-21

Int'l power conference in Guangzhou explores grid challenges as renewables expand

The 12th China International Conference on Electricity Distribution (CICED 2026) was held in Guangzhou from September 15 to September 18, bringing together more than 500 power experts, engineers and academics from China and abroad to discuss how electricity grids can adapt to the rapid growth of renewable energy.

2026-09-21

Int'l neighborhood festival in Guangzhou blends folk arts, cross-cultural exchange

The fourth Clifford Estates International Neighborhood Festival concluded at the European-style square of Clifford Wonderview and at Clifford Square on September 19. Organized by the Residential Committee of Clifford Community with support from the IP Guangdong platform, the festival brought together residents from diverse cultural backgrounds for a day of folk arts and cross-cultural dialogue.

2026-09-18

The first session of the 7th Guangzhou Award Seminar on Learning from Urban Innovation: Digital governance & smart urban innovation

This session focused on how cities can enhance governance efficiency and improve public services through digital governance, smart technologies, and innovative approaches, while addressing complex urban development challenges and strengthening urban resilience.

2026-09-18

The second session of the 7th Guangzhou Award Seminar on Learning from Urban Innovation: Social inclusion, community well-being and just transition

The session focused on how cities can enhance residents' well-being, reduce social inequalities, and ensure that no one is left behind through inclusive policies, community participation, and social innovation.

2026-09-17

Foreign think tank delegation explores Guangzhou's tech, cultural heritage

A think tank delegation from Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries visited Guangzhou on September 15 to learn about the city's low-altitude economy and experience its traditional culture, with stops in Huangpu District and the historic Yongqing Fang neighborhood.

2026-09-16

International Seminar on Learning from Urban Innovation for 7th Guangzhou Award kicks off

From September 15 to 17, representatives of 15 shortlisted initiatives from around the world will present their initiatives, engage in discussions, and respond to questions from the Jury and online participants as part of the final evaluation process.