Guangzhou and World

2026-09-03

APEC economies delegations wow Guangdong tech

A tech tour for the 32nd APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Ministerial Meeting was arranged in Guangzhou on September 1.

2026-08-31

Rafał Kosik's cyber inspiration journey in Guangzhou

For a science-fiction writer, the future is usually something to be imagined. But for Polish author Rafał Kosik, a recent journey through Guangzhou offered a chance to experience some of it firsthand.

2026-08-18

Fencing for friendship: China-US college fencers gather in Guangzhou

More than 100 fencers from 17 Chinese and American universities gathered at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou on August 13–14 for the 2026 China-U.S. College Fencing Invitational and People-to-People Exchange Camp.

2026-08-14

Chinese bank to help Turkish enterprises tap into business opportunities at the Canton Fair

These services cover core areas such as cross-border settlement, trade finance, credit enhancement, and exchange rate hedging, while also offering value-added services like business matchmaking and policy consultation. By establishing end-to-end financial support for Turkish companies exhibiting and conducting trade in China, the bank aims to help them seize business opportunities at the fair.

2026-08-12

Youth from over 40 countries gather in Guangzhou for HKUST summer camp

Hosted by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), or HKUST(GZ), the camp is one of the flagship events marking HKUST's 35th anniversary. The international participants are joined by HKUST students and HKUST(GZ)'s 2026 undergraduate intake.

2026-08-12

Guangzhou student helps China U19 finish 8th at World Championship Underwater Hockey

The 2026 CMAS World Championship Underwater Hockey was held in Türkiye in July 2026. The Chinese U19 Underwater Hockey National Team—featuring Liu Kaiqi, a student from Guangzhou No. 17 Middle School—competed through several intense rounds and ultimately achieved an outstanding eighth-place finish.

2026-08-06

Kenya opens Consulate General in Guangzhou

Kenya officially inaugurated its Consulate General in Guangzhou on August 4, expanding its diplomatic presence in southern China, one of China's most dynamic economic regions.

2026-07-29

Pakistan-China Silk Road Mango Festival 2026 held in Guangzhou

The Consulate General of Pakistan in Guangzhou hosted the Pakistan-China Silk Road Mango Festival 2026 at the Guangzhou Soluxe Hotel on July 26.

2026-07-29

Guangzhou mayor meets Myanmar ambassador to China, eyes closer cooperation

Guangzhou Mayor Sun Zhiyang met with Zaw Win Myint, Ambassador of Myanmar to China, and his delegation on July 25. The two sides pledged to deepen cooperation in trade, industry and people-to-people exchanges.

2026-07-20

Guangzhou's fashion brands secure bulk orders at 2026 Asia Fashion (Thailand) Show

Participating companies showcased the full spectrum of Guangzhou's fashion ecosystem—from apparel and handbags to cosmetics, accessories, and leather goods—engaging in precision sourcing talks with buyers across Southeast Asia.

2026-07-20

U.S. Flying Tigers Legacy Delegation falls for giant pandas in Guangzhou

On July 18, the Flying Tigers Legacy Delegation from the United States visited Guangzhou Zoo for a panda education program and got up close with giant pandas. For many of the American students, educators, and young professionals, it was the highlight of their trip.

2026-07-15

Guangzhou ranks 11th in global shipping center index

The index evaluates cities in three dimensions: port infrastructure (20%), professional shipping services (50%), and the overall business environment (30%). Guangzhou demonstrated robust growth across all three areas.

2026-07-15

Acclaimed Guangzhou dance dramas to tour Southeast Asia

The acclaimed dance dramas "Awakening Lion" and "Odes to Heroes," created and performed by the Guangzhou Song and Dance Theater, will tour Southeast Asia from September to October.

2026-07-10

PSG legend Bruno N'Gotty to host free youth football clinic in Guangzhou's Nansha

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals heat up in North America, football fever is crossing the Pacific to southern China. On July 11, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Academy Greater Bay Area (GBA) will host a free youth football clinic at Puzhou Square in Guangzhou's Nansha District, featuring legendary PSG defender Bruno N'Gotty.

2026-07-10

Guangdong-ASEAN cooperation mechanism exchange conference to be held on July 15 and 16

The 2026 China (Guangdong)-ASEAN Trade Promotion and Supply Chain Cooperation Mechanism Development Coordination and Exchange Conference will be held in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong Province, from July 15 to 16, as announced at a press conference held on July 8.

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.

2026-07-03

CICA delegates explore Guangzhou's smart manufacturing hub

On July 2, representatives from 23 member and observer states of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) visited the China Southern Power Grid Science and Technology Exchange Center, XPENG Guangzhou Intelligent Manufacturing Base, and Guangzhou GSK Vocational Training Institute for distinctive technical exchanges.