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2026-07-30

21 GBA companies make 2026 Fortune Global 500 list

Fortune released its 2026 Fortune Global 500 ranking on July 28. A total of 122 Chinese companies made this year's list, eight fewer than those listed last year. Of these, 21 are based in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

2026-07-30

Explore Baiyun Mountain along Guangzhou's first forest wellness trail

Looking for a refreshing outdoor escape? Baiyun Mountain is one of Guangzhou's most popular hiking destinations, and its Liurong Trail, the city's first forest wellness trail, offers a scenic route through lush woodland with sweeping views of the city. A public hiking event will take participants along this picturesque trail on August 8.

2026-07-29

Russian State Ballet on Ice brings The Nutcracker and Swan Lake to Guangzhou

The Saint Petersburg State Ballet on Ice, one of the world's leading ice ballet companies, will conclude the 2026 Guangzhou Arts Season with two eternal classics at the Guangzhou Opera House.

2026-07-29

Guangzhou esports club makes historic debut at EWC 2026

Guangzhou Gaming (GZG), an esports club rooted in Guangzhou's Haizhu District, has secured a landmark berth at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 in Paris, marking the first time a professional esports club from Haizhu has reached the global stage of competitive gaming.

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

New Guangdong intercity link opens, connecting Guangzhou to Shenzhen Airport in one hour

A new Guangdong Intercity rail link via Dongguanxi Station (东莞西) opened on July 27, further expanding the rail network across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

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.

2026-07-27

Guangzhou's top official visits foreign-invested enterprises

Feng Zhonghua, secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Guangzhou Municipal Committee, visited several foreign-invested companies in Tianhe and Baiyun districts on July 23 to hear from businesses and discuss ways to attract more foreign investment.

2026-07-27

Guangzhou's H1 GDP grows 5.8%, marking fastest mid-year expansion since 2022

Guangzhou's economy surged in the first half of 2026, posting a year-on-year GDP growth of 5.8 percent to reach 1.6045 trillion yuan in constant prices, according to data released at a press conference on July 24.

2026-07-27

Guangdong launches "Guangdong Goods Go Global" campaign as quality products exhibition opens

The 2026 Guangdong Quality Products Exhibition opened in Guangzhou on July 24, the provincial capital of Guangdong, offering a new sourcing window for global buyers.

2026-07-27

Guangzhou deepens New Zealand air link as China Southern expands flights

China Southern Airlines will expand flights from Guangzhou to Auckland, New Zealand's largest urban centre and key commercial gateway, and Christchurch, the largest city on the South Island and an important entry point for southern New Zealand. During the peak season, the two routes will offer a combined maximum of 28 return flights a week.

2026-07-24

Portuguese-Speaking cultural officials explore Guangzhou's ancient and modern charms in cross-cultural exchange

A delegation of cultural officials from nine Portuguese-speaking countries paid a two-day visit to Guangzhou to learn about the city's millennia-old history, revolutionary heritage and contemporary urban renewal on July 20.

2026-07-24

Guangdong's H1 GDP expands 4.5 percent to 7.23 trillion yuan

Guangdong Province in South China, a major economic powerhouse, reported a 4.5 percent year-on-year growth in its gross domestic product (GDP) in the first half of 2026, according to data released by the Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Statistics on July 23. The provincial GDP reached 7.23 trillion yuan during the period.

2026-07-24

China Southern boosts Guangzhou-Dhaka services as travel demand rises

China Southern Airlines will increase flights between Guangzhou and Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital and largest city, from mid-July. The additional services will boost capacity on one of its key South Asian routes to meet growing demand for business and leisure travel.

2026-07-24

China rolls out action plan to better utilize foreign investment

Action plan detailing measures across following five areas.

2026-07-22

China Xplained | Why is China building "token factories"?

China's eastern city of Changzhou has announced the construction of the country's first city-level green token factory, marking a new step in its effort to support the booming artificial intelligence industry with renewable energy.

2026-07-22

Tax refund upgrade makes shopping easier in Guangdong

A nationwide upgrade to China's departure tax refund policy took effect on July 1, making shopping easier for overseas visitors and boosting inbound spending.

2026-07-21

China's homegrown C919 aircraft to serve first international route

China's domestically developed large passenger aircraft, the C919, will begin its international service on Aug. 12, Air China has announced.

2026-07-21

This Van Gogh exhibition in Guangzhou feels like a dream

This summer, come to Guangzhou and visit Impression Van Gogh, an immersive digital exhibition at the Guangdong Museum.

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.