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2026-09-30

Guangzhou Mayor Sun Zhiyang meets Swedish Ambassador to China Per Augustsson

On the morning of June 23, Guangzhou Mayor Sun Zhiyang met with Swedish Ambassador to China Per Augustsson and his delegation at the municipal government offices in Guangzhou.

2026-09-30

Guangzhou's shopping districts to serve up art-filled fun for China's National Day holiday

Major shopping precincts in Guangzhou are rolling out a rich lineup of performances and exhibitions for China's 2026 National Day holiday, which will run from October 1 to October 7.

2026-09-30

Guangzhou Little Petrel Children's Choir tops two global choral rankings

INTERKULTUR, the most authoritative organization in the choral world, released its latest World Rankings, with the Guangzhou Little Petrel Children's Choir ranking first worldwide in both the "Children's and Youth Choirs" and "Folklore" categories, and seventh overall.

2026-09-29

Guangdong and Singapore: 2,700 kilometers apart, yet "zero distance" | Guangdong Meets APEC①

From Singapore to Sydney, from Jakarta to Bangkok, from Mexico City to Lima—Guangdong's links with APEC economies have never been just lines on a map. For 37 consecutive years, Guangdong has been Singapore's largest provincial-level trading partner in China. In Thailand, new energy vehicles made in Guangdong are entering households across the country. In Indonesia, industrial parks with Guangdong participation are helping reshape the local industrialization landscape. In Peru, the direct shipping route from Guangzhou's Nansha to Chancay Port has brought the two sides of the Pacific closer than ever.

2026-09-29

Guangdong and Papua New Guinea: Taking roots across the Pacific | Guangdong Meets APEC②

"Being a rural-based, traditional economy, now trying to become a modern economy, we can only learn from China," Parkop said. He also stressed the importance of APEC for smaller economies, saying PNG does not always have the means to engage with economies across the Pacific individually, "and we have the opportunity at APEC."

2026-09-29

Guangdong competitor wins China's first gold in WorldSkills Restaurant Service

Li Wentao from Guangdong has won China's first gold medal in Restaurant Service at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. The result was announced at the closing ceremony on the evening of September 27.

2026-09-29

Badge applications open for accompanying personnel at 140th Canton Fair

Badge applications for accompanying personnel of overseas buyers at the 140th Canton Fair open on September 28. They should be submitted at least two days before the planned visit.

2026-09-28

From the "Empress of China" to WWII allies: A shared history of China-US ties

When US President Donald Trump looked back on China-US relations at banquets in Beijing and Washington earlier this year, he twice returned to an early chapter of the relationship—the first American trading voyage to China.

2026-09-28

Guangzhou, Dongguan link metro apps for cross-city travel

Passengers can now use either the Guangzhou Metro (广州地铁) app or the Dongguan Metro (东莞地铁) app to travel across both cities' metro systems, after the two systems linked their QR code services on September 22.

2026-09-24

Foreign Consulars in Guangzhou visit International Bio Island

Nearly 60 consular officers and representatives from 32 consulates-general in Guangzhou visited the International Bio Island in Guangzhou on September 23.

2026-09-24

Uniting youth power for shared APEC prosperity: APEC young entrepreneurs seek cooperation in Guangzhou

Young entrepreneurs from APEC economies gathered in Guangzhou from September 19 to 20 for a two-day tour of the city's innovation hubs, pharmaceutical and health enterprises, science and technology platforms, cross-border e-commerce carriers and the Liede International Neighborhood. The visit offered participants an opportunity to explore new avenues for cooperation across the Asia-Pacific region.

2026-09-23

Taste Nansha seafood this Mid-Autumn Festival

With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, Longxue (龙穴) Subdistrict in Nansha, Guangzhou, is entering the peak season for its signature seafood, including crabs and shrimp.

2026-09-23

Metro and rail guide for 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays

Guangdong's intercity rail network will add 274 train services during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays as authorities prepare for a surge in passenger demand. Tickets for some services will also be available up to 10 days in advance, rather than the usual three.

2026-09-22

Asia-Pacific young entrepreneurs gather in Nansha to explore cross-border innovation and entrepreneurship cooperation

The event brought together about 200 representatives from various sectors, including officials from the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and, provincial, municipal and Nansha district governments, consular officials from Asia-Pacific countries based in Guangzhou, representatives from universities, research institutions and enterprises, as well as international students and young entrepreneurs.

2026-09-22

Guangdong intercity rail to add 274 holiday services, extend ticket window

Guangdong's intercity rail network will add 274 train services during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays as authorities prepare for a surge in passenger demand. Tickets for some services will also be available up to 10 days in advance, rather than the usual three.

2026-09-21

Int'l power conference in Guangzhou explores grid challenges as renewables expand

The 12th China International Conference on Electricity Distribution (CICED 2026) was held in Guangzhou from September 15 to September 18, bringing together more than 500 power experts, engineers and academics from China and abroad to discuss how electricity grids can adapt to the rapid growth of renewable energy.

2026-09-21

Ethiopian Airlines to operate two daily Guangzhou flights during Canton Fair

Ethiopian Airlines will increase its Guangzhou–Addis Ababa service to two flights a day from Oct. 6 to 31, offering more travel options between Guangzhou and Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia and a major aviation hub in Africa, ahead of the 140th Canton Fair, which will be held in Guangzhou from Oct. 15 to Nov. 4.

2026-09-21

Int'l neighborhood festival in Guangzhou blends folk arts, cross-cultural exchange

The fourth Clifford Estates International Neighborhood Festival concluded at the European-style square of Clifford Wonderview and at Clifford Square on September 19. Organized by the Residential Committee of Clifford Community with support from the IP Guangdong platform, the festival brought together residents from diverse cultural backgrounds for a day of folk arts and cross-cultural dialogue.

2026-09-20

140th Canton Fair to highlight innovation and specialized services

A press conference was held in Beijing on September 18 to unveil details of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair. The fair will be held in three phases in Guangzhou from October 15 to November 4, marking its 70th anniversary.

2026-09-20

The Third Session of the 7th Guangzhou Award Seminar on Learning from Urban Innovation: Climate Action, Public Health and Sustainable Urban Development

On the evening of September 17, the third session of the Seminar on Learning from Urban Innovation of the 7th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation was successfully held. Representatives of urban innovation initiatives from Novy Urengoy, Russia; Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya; Bilecik, Türkiye; Istanbul, Türkiye; and São Paulo, Brazil, presented their initiatives and took part in the Q&A session.