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2026-08-21

2026 Southern China Book Fair to highlight international cultural exchange

The 2026 Southern China Book Fair will run from August 27 to 31 at Area B of the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou.

2026-08-21

New cruise offers an immersive journey into Nanyue culture on Pearl River

In 2026, a night cruise on the Pearl River is about more than simply sitting on a boat and watching the city lights.

2026-08-20

Guangdong robotics contingent showcases full industry chain at WRC 2026

A delegation of 34 robotics companies from Guangdong is making a strong showing at the World Robot Conference 2026 (WRC 2026), which kicked off on August 19, in Beijing.

2026-08-20

Guangzhou's next "Canton Tower" on the way

A new landmark is taking shape in Guangzhou's Panyu District. The Dazhengang Meteorological Tower, dubbed "Panyu's Canton Tower" by locals, has now surpassed the 100-meter mark, with its inner cylinder rising above 108 meters and its outer cylinder reaching 98 meters.

2026-08-20

Exploring Guangzhou's new shopping, lifestyle destinations

Guangzhou is welcoming a wave of new commercial projects across several districts, bringing fresh experiences and more places to eat, shop and unwind. Here's a look at some of the key developments that have recently opened or are opening soon.

2026-08-19

Qixi fun and romance across Guangdong

The Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine's Day, falls on the seventh day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar. The date comes from a Chinese legend in which the Weaver Girl Zhinyu and the Cowherd Niulang, separated by the Milky Way, are allowed to reunite only one night a year, when magpies form a bridge across the Milky Way.

2026-08-19

Video | 2026 Southern China Book Fair

The 2026 Southern China Book Fair, scheduled from August 27 to 31 in Area B of the Canton Fair Complex, is expected to bring together publishers, writers and cultural organizations from around the world.

2026-08-19

China Southern to launch Guangzhou-Changsha-Addis Ababa route in October

China Southern Airlines will launch a new Guangzhou-Changsha-Addis Ababa route on October 12, establishing the airline's first scheduled service to Ethiopia and further expanding its network in Africa.

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.

2026-08-18

International youth experience Guangzhou's culture and spectacular night views

More than 600 students from over 40 countries participating in the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) Cross-Campus Playshop for Language and Cultural Exchange (PLACE) Summer Camp 2026 immersed themselves in traditional Chinese calligraphy and lacquer fan making at Guangzhou's People's Park in the afternoon and took in the city's glittering skyline on a Pearl River night cruise on August 14, 2026.

2026-08-17

9 Air to launch new Guangzhou-Jakarta route

Guangzhou-based low-cost carrier 9 Air is expanding its international network with a new route to Jakarta, starting September 22.

2026-08-17

High-tech travel experiences in Guangdong

For many overseas visitors, beyond the usual sightseeing checklist, "China Travel" is also a chance to see the future up close. From watching cars roll off automated production lines to interacting with humanoid robots and getting food delivered by drones, technology in Guangdong is something you can see, touch and experience. Here are some high-tech experiences worth adding to your itinerary.

2026-08-14

How close are we to flying cars? Guangzhou takes a step toward mass production

AI is a key technology that has made this flying car a reality. Its pioneering single-lever control system makes flying as easy as driving, while the intelligent flight control system ensures safety and lowers the learning curve.

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.

2026-08-13

16-meter spherical screen to light up ancient canal in Guangzhou

Designed by Guangzhou Leafun Culture Science and Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of a listed display firm Leyard Group, the sphere carries a 563-square-meter screen. It is Guangdong's first outdoor ultra-HD spherical screen and a work of public art that stands out along the canal. The project aims to revitalize the thousand-year-old waterway of the Maritime Silk Road by integrating visual technology with local heritage.

2026-08-13

Guangdong's foreign trade up 20.5 percent in first seven months of 2026

The province accounted for 21.6 percent of China's total foreign trade and 24.9 percent of the country's overall trade growth, with its trade volume remaining No. 1 in China.

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.

2026-08-11

100 days to APEC 2026: Discovering new possibilities for the Asia-Pacific in Guangdong

The world is coming to Shenzhen—ready to hear China's proposals for building a community with a shared future for the Asia-Pacific.

2026-08-11

Guangzhou expands international flight services to Central and Southeast Asia

Kazakhstan's Air Astana will increase its Guangzhou–Astana service from two to three weekly flights starting August 23 and its Guangzhou–Almaty route from five to seven weekly flights starting August 28. The changes will bring Air Astana's services between Guangzhou and Kazakhstan to 10 flights a week.