The 3rd phase exhibition of Canton Fair will start on May 1st and will run through May 5th at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. This edition highlights toys, children, baby and maternity products, home textiles, office supplies as well as sports, travel and recreation products.
The Uruguay Business Forum, an event of Guangzhou International Cooperation Center(GICC)'s "World Meets GZ" series, was successfully held in GICC on April 28.
China's national lawmakers on Wednesday voted to adopt the country's first fundamental law dedicated to promoting the private sector, underscoring support for a key part of the world's second-largest economy.
A shipping vessel docked at the Phase II Terminal of the Nansha Port in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, on Tuesday, marking the launch of the first direct route from Guangzhou to the western coast of South America.
A new autonomous bus line was launched on Dongfeng Road in the Yuexiu District of Guangzhou, with trial operations beginning on April 29 at 7 PM. This marks Guangzhou's first autonomous bus route on a major urban road in the city center and the first focused on culture and tourism.
A new inter-regional bus route connecting Guangzhou's Huangpu District to Macao and Zhuhai has been launched, reducing travel time to just 2.5 hours at a budget-friendly fare of 26.8 yuan one-way.
On April 27, the Conghua Liuxi River Film & Culture Week kicked off in Guangzhou's Conghua District, bringing together nearly 200 industry leaders, scholars, and media professionals to explore new opportunities in regional film, education, and cultural tourism.
Loaded with goods such as 3D printers and game controller accessories, the first China-Europe freight train for e-commerce in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) departed from Shenzhen on April 27. The train will travel through the Alataw Pass and reach Budapest, Hungary, in 15 days.
China unveiled a set of measures on Sunday to further optimize its departure tax refund policy to meet overseas tourists' needs better and expand inbound consumption.
As the May Day holiday (May 1-5) approaches, Guangzhou Metro and intercity rail services are preparing for a surge in passengers. From April 30 to May 5, the metro network will increase train frequencies, extend operating hours, and enhance crowd management to meet travel demand.
The second phase of the 137th China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, concluded on April 27 with overseas buyer number reaching a new record high as of this stage of the event.
Recently, the Guangzhou Quality Testing and Inspection Research Institute, which includes the Guangzhou Medical Device Testing Center and the Guangzhou Fiber Quality Monitoring Center, was officially unveiled and began its services.
As China intensifies efforts to attract foreign investment and navigate shifting global trade dynamics, Nansha District of Guangzhou—home to Guangdong, China's largest provincial economy—is positioning itself as a hub for legal reform and practical solutions tailored to international business.
On the afternoon of April 24, Sun Zhiyang, Mayor of Guangzhou, met with David Budzinski, President of Residential and Light Commercial Global Products at Johnson Controls, and CEO of Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning Group, along with his delegation.
On April 25th, the Guangzhou Aerotropolis Development District (GADD) Administration announced the International Urban Design Competition for the "Aeroverse" Gateway Hub at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport.
The second phase of the 137th China Import and Export Fair, popularly known as the Canton Fair, opened on Wednesday in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, with more Chinese companies planning to expand internationally to emerging markets.
In the first quarter of 2025, Guangdong Province produced a cumulative total of 63,200 industrial robots and 1.94 million service robots, reflecting year-on-year increases of 31.1% and 10.8%, respectively.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport have secured positions in a global ranking of the world's most valuable aviation hubs, highlighting China's increasing influence in the global air travel sector.
In the bustling halls of the Canton Fair, where languages blend and handshakes mean business, Andre de Souza moves with purpose. The Brazilian buyer, a familiar face at the "China's No.1 Fair," has attended over a dozen editions. He isn't just scouting deals—he's bridging connections between Brazil and China.
In preparation for the May Day holiday, from April 29 to May 6, Xintang Railway Station on the Guangzhou-Shanwei High-speed Railway will increase the number of trains to accommodate the expected rise in passenger demand.
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