Guangzhou and World

2025-08-20

Guangzhou hosts 200 international students for cultural exchange

Nearly 200 university students from around the world visited Guangzhou this week as part of a cultural exchange program aimed at strengthening ties between young people and promoting international friendship.

2025-08-19

Books as bridge between China and Vietnam: Vietnamese CG on 2025 Southern China Book Fair

Nguyen Viet Dung, Vietnamese Consul General in Guangzhou, emphasized Guangdong's crucial role as a bridge in deepening China-Vietnam cultural ties during this significant year, marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges.

2025-08-14

Blue Book cites Guangzhou as leading hub for foreign investment

Guangzhou Academy of Social Sciences (GZASS) published a Blue Book titled Annual Report on City Internationalization of Guangzhou (2025)on August 12. This book aims to provide insight into Guangzhou’s development in 2024.

2025-08-13

ASEAN SMEs Association opens (Guangzhou) Nansha Office to forge new ties

The ASEAN SMEs Economy and Trade Association (ASMETA) inaugurated its China office at Nansha's Chuangxiang Bay HK-Macao Business Association Hub in Guangzhou on August 11.

2025-08-13

Enjoy Nepal's rich culture and craftsmanship at Guangzhou Library

On August 9, "Across the Himalayas: The Symphony of Nature and Culture in Nepal" opened at the Multicultural Library on the 8th floor, north wing of Guangzhou Library.

2025-08-13

Youths from 31 countries partake in HKUST (GZ)'s PLACE Summer Camp

On August 11, the summer camp on the Playshop for Language and Cultural Exchange (PLACE) organized by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) (HKUST-GZ) opened with nearly 150 youths from 31 countries joining HKUST-GZ's over 400 freshmen from the 2025 undergraduate cohorts.

2025-08-12

Daughter of Kazakh musician visits Guangzhou and praises its brilliant music

On August 10, Baldyrgan Baikadamova, the daughter of Kazakh musician Bakhytzhan Baikadamov, visited Panyu District in Guangzhou with her family. They toured Guangdong Music Museum in Shawan Ancient Town, Xinghai Children's Palace, and Xinghai Park, where music served as a bridge to continue the older generation's friendship and to initiate a cross-border cultural dialogue.

2025-08-01

Youth from GBA and LA play water polo, give gifts, plant tree to enhance friendship

On July 31, the Southern California Chinese Youth Water Polo Team continued its visit to Guangzhou for exchanges.

2025-07-31

Guangzhou meets LA: A water polo match that sparks friendship

On July 29, the US Southern California Chinese American Youth Water Polo Team and Guangzhou Youth Water Polo Team met for a friendship match at the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center. It was a close and exciting game. The team from Southern California won by just one point, 13 to 12.

2025-07-25

European Youth Leaders explore self-driving & AI firms to meet a hi-tech Guangzhou

Hi-tech, development, and cooperation—these terms were echoed by young entrepreneurs from over 10 European countries after their first stop on the "Bridge to the Future European Youth Leaders Tour to the Greater Bay Area" on July 23.

2025-07-24

Guangdong film selected for Venice International Film Festival’s main competition for the first time

The 82nd Venice International Film Festival unveiled its In Competition lineup on July 22, with The Sun Rises On Us All, produced by Guangzhou-based Qianlu Pictures, securing a spot. It marks the first time a film from Guangdong has been selected for the festival's main competition.

2025-07-24

Hawaii legislators dissect agri-tech synergies as in Guangzhou, tackling shared challenges

On July 22, marking the 40th anniversary of Guangdong-Hawaii sister-state relations, a delegation of Hawaii state legislators visited Guangzhou to deepen agricultural and educational collaboration.

2025-07-22

Guangdong brews Hawaiian coffee exchange for 40th twinning milestone

On July 21, the "Round Table Discussion & Hawaii Coffee Tasting" convened in Guangzhou, Guangdong, celebrating four decades of twinning between Guangdong Province and Hawaii. Delegates from the Hawaii State Legislature joined representatives of Guangdong's coffee and e-commerce sectors, with multiple Hawaiian Arabica coffee varieties showcased at the event.

2025-07-21

China Southern Airlines to launch direct Guangzhou–Riyadh route in September

China Southern Airlines will launch a new direct route between Guangzhou and Riyadh starting September 2, further expanding its footprint in the Middle East during the peak summer travel season.

2025-07-07

2025 Guangdong-Japan Architecture Sector Exchange Meeting held in Guangzhou

Co-hosted by the Consulate General of Japan in Guangzhou and GICC, the event provided a platform for architects from Guangdong and Japan to exchange ideas on several contemporary architectural themes, including sustainability, barrier-free design, adaptive aesthetics, and spatial innovation.

2025-07-07

Guangzhou Metro shines in Expo 2025 Osaka

Guangzhou Metro Group, the sole urban rail transit enterprise from Guangdong to participate, vividly demonstrated how smart technologies are reshaping urban life to a global audience.

2025-07-02

Thailand and Guangdong seal new health tech pacts, pushing for synergy

On July 1, marking the golden 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, the "Thailand-China Advanced Therapy and Healthcare Technology Cooperation Seminar and Cooperation Signing" convened in Guangzhou, South China.

2025-07-01

International youth experience cutting-edge tech in Guangzhou

On June 27, the international youth delegation of the 2025 "Future Close-Up" program visited Guangzhou, exploring WeChat Headquarters, China Southern Airlines' Industry-Education Training Base, and the autonomous driving firm WeRide—gaining firsthand insight into advancements in China's digital economy.

2025-06-30

World-class artists unite for three spectacular concerts at Xinghai Concert Hall

The inaugural "Chamber Music Week 2025" at Xinghai Concert Hall will be held from July 17 to July 20, featuring renowned musicians such as Emmanuel Pahud, the principal flutist of the Berliner Philharmoniker, the Shanghai Quartet, eminent guqin player Chen Leiji, and acclaimed horn player Han Xiaoguang.

2025-06-25

"Guangzhou Day" event at Expo 2025 Osaka to kick off soon

The "Guangdong Day" event of the China Pavilion at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan, will take place from June 27 to 29, 2025.