Guangzhou and World

2026-04-27

Consulate General of the Republic of Guinea in Guangzhou opens

With the official opening of the Consulate General of the Republic of Guinea in Guangzhou, the number of foreign consulates general in Guangzhou increases to 71, comprising 13 African countries, 13 American countries, 17 European countries, 25 Asian countries, and 3 Oceanian countries.

2026-04-26

Comoros delegation impressed by Guangzhou's technological prowess and cultural heritage

A delegation composed of 15 members led by Mouhidine from the Convention for the Renewal of the Comoros visited Guangzhou from April 21 to 22. During their two-day visit of local exhibition center, tech firm and culture sites, members were stunned by the technological prowess and cultural heritage of the city.

2026-04-24

Youth musicians from Brazil, China connect through music in Guangzhou

A youth orchestra from Brazil concluded its China tour in Guangzhou on April 21, joining students from Xinghai Conservatory of Music for a concert that blended Brazilian rhythms with Chinese songs.

2026-04-23

Indian journalists pick their favourite Guangdong finds to take home

"I just love to be here. I wish I could be here, but this memory will be with me." Snehal Satghare, a senior journalist with India's ANI, wasn't talking about a postcard-perfect view. She was holding a fridge magnet from the Guangdong Museum.

2026-04-21

Elche mayor visits Guangzhou's Nansha to boost China-Spain cooperation

Pablo Ruz Villanueva, mayor of Elche, Spain, led a delegation to visit Nansha District in Guangzhou from April 14 to 16, aiming to deepen cooperation between Nansha district and Elche city. The visit coincided with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's trip to China from April 11 to 15.

2026-04-20

Int'l media explore Industry-University-Research innovation in China's Greater Bay Area

A delegation of 86 journalists representing 52 media outlets from the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Russia, Japan, and beyond toured Guangzhou on April 16, diving deep into the innovation engine of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

2026-04-20

Foreign consular delegations explore legal services at Canton Fair

A conference highlighting legal services for foreign-related business was held on April 17 at the Canton Fair Complex, drawing consular officials from 27 countries as well as representatives from foreign chambers of commerce and enterprises.

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.

2026-04-13

Guangzhou's green transport model selected as UCLG 2030 global pilot case

Recently, the mission titled "Public Transport Electrification and Battery Second-Life Utilization System", submitted by Guangzhou Public Transport Group, was selected as one of the first ten missions under the "Cities Countdown to 2030" initiative launched by United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), and featured in the Driving Global Transformation through Local Ambition -- The First Cities Countdown to 2030 Missions Portfolio.

2026-03-31

Ethiopian Airlines boosts Guangzhou flights ahead of Canton Fair

From April 6 to 30, Ethiopian Airlines will increase flight frequencies between Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province and a major commercial hub in southern China, and Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia and a key gateway to Africa, as travel demand rises ahead of the Canton Fair.

2026-03-24

"The next 25 years will be even better," says Bristol Mayor on Guangzhou ties

"I think the past 25 years have been really successful for both our cities in terms of collaboration and through education," said Mayor Michallat in a conversation with South. He added, "I'm hoping and I'm sure they will continue to be even better going forward into the future."

2026-03-13

China Southern Airlines to launch new routes to Finland and Kyrgyzstan

China Southern Airlines has recently announced plans to open new international routes and increase flight frequencies as part of its 2026 summer–autumn schedule, expanding connections between China and destinations in Europe, Central Asia and Australia.

2026-03-11

China Southern restarts Riyadh-Guangzhou flights as Middle East air travel slowly recovers

China Southern Airlines has resumed flights between Riyadh and Guangzhou after disruptions to regional aviation following recent military tensions in the Middle East.

2026-02-02

China Xplained | What to expect from the first official event of APEC China Year?

The First Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM1), the first event of APEC China 2026, were being held in Guangzhou from February 1 to February 10. It marks the official opening of the APEC China Year. This year-long process will culminate in November, with the economic leaders' meeting.

2026-02-02

First APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings kick off in Guangzhou

The First Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM1), the first event of APEC China 2026, were being held in Guangzhou from February 1 to February 10.

2026-01-30

Preparations & security measures unveiled for first 2026 APEC senior officials’ meeting in Guangzhou

A press conference on preparations and security measures for the first 2026 APEC senior officials' meeting and related meetings was held in Guangzhou on January 29.

2026-01-30

Guangzhou dragon boat team makes history with debut win at Auckland Regatta

The Liede Dragon Boat Team from Guangzhou's Tianhe District achieved a historic victory at the 186th Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta on January 26, winning the mixed small boat category and securing strong results in other events. This marked the first participation by a Chinese team in the regatta's history.

2026-01-19

French surgeons visit Guangzhou to exchange insights on robotic pancreatic surgery

A team of pancreatic surgeons from Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz in Lyon, France, recently concluded a five-day visit, from January 11 to 15, to the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University (FAH-SYSU) in Guangzhou, Guangdong. They engaged in in-depth discussions and observations on robotic-assisted pancreatic surgical techniques and their clinical applications.

2026-01-13

One Voice Children's Choir sings China-U.S. friendship in Guangzhou

The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall resonated with a blend of youthful harmonies and cross-cultural warmth on the evening of January 11, as the Utah-based One Voice Children's Choir concluded their China tour with a New Year's concert.

2026-01-09

Guangzhou launches first long-haul Southeast Asia cruise as Nansha port tops 2 million passengers

Guangzhou launched its first long-haul cruise route to Southeast Asia on January 7, marking a new step in the city's cruise tourism ambitions.