On January 13, a delegation of young literary and translation practitioners from Latin America visited various sites in Guangzhou, as part of a China-Latin America youth literary exchange activity.
A group of international students studying in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region explored Guangzhou from January 12 to 13, discovering how tradition and innovation coexist in the southern metropolis.
Guangdong, one of China's biggest manufacturing powerhouses, has unveiled a new initiative aimed at helping its fashion brands reach consumers around the world.
On January 12, a group of 21 international students studying in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, from countries including Mongolia, Laos and Ghana, arrived in Guangzhou to begin a five-day tour of Guangdong. The first day's theme was "New Vitality in an Old City."
The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall resonated with a blend of youthful harmonies and cross-cultural warmth on the evening of January 11, as the Utah-based One Voice Children's Choir concluded their China tour with a New Year's concert.
Guangzhou's Baiyun District is set to launch an approximately 140-kilometer forest trail, creating a continuous ecological corridor for visitors of all ages, including families, seniors and outdoor enthusiasts.
Standing atop the Canton Tower, on January 10, the youthful members of the One Voice Children's Choir from Utah joined local Chinese students in singing the Cantonese classic "Friends." This very moment, overlooking the sprawling cityscape, crystallized the purpose of their two-week journey across China: building connections through melody.
What does "home" mean when you live halfway across the world? In this episode of My Home in GBA, we visit Wim Peeters, the Consul General of Belgium in Guangzhou. He invites us into his life in Guangzhou—a story built piece by piece from the city's rich history and warm community.
The Terminal 1 (T1) of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport will cease operations for renovation from January 22, according to the airport's latest announcements. Airlines currently operating from T1 will be relocated in phases to Terminals 2 and 3.
The Canton Fair Complex will unveil a new smart navigation system during its 140th session to better guide exhibitors and buyers, officials announced in Guangzhou on January 8.
Recently, the Chinese Cycling Association released the "2025 China Cycling Map", featuring 100 premium cycling routes nationwide. Guangdong Province has 8 routes selected, ranking among the top in the country. Among them, 4 routes are located in Zengcheng, Huadu and Conghua districts of Guangzhou, providing fantastic options for cycling enthusiasts.
Türkiye has introduced visa-free entry for Chinese citizens who hold ordinary passports and enter for the purpose of tourism or transit. The new policy, effective on Jan. 2, 2026, has ignited interest among Chinese tourists.
Guangdong had more than 20,000 foreign students by the end of 2025, with 105 universities approved to enroll international students, the province's education authorities said at a press conference on January 7. The figures were released as part of a broader review of Guangdong's education development during China's 14th Five-Year Plan period, which runs from 2021 to 2025.
Guangzhou launched its first long-haul cruise route to Southeast Asia on January 7, marking a new step in the city's cruise tourism ambitions.
A new direct flight connecting Guangzhou, capital of South China's Guangdong Province, with Haiphong, Vietnam, was launched on January 6th.
A three-episode nature documentary showcasing the biodiversity of South China's Guangdong province premiered on domestic and overseas video platforms last month.
The Maldives International Business Center was officially inaugurated on January 5 in Nansha, Guangzhou, marking a significant step in strengthening economic ties between China's Greater Bay Area and the Maldives.
Guangzhou, a major economic hub in southern China, has achieved remarkable results in employment promotion during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), with newly added urban jobs exceeding 1.66 million, ranking first in Guangdong Province, according to a recent announcement by the city's human resources and social security authority.
The Vietnamese version of the Chinese animated film Into the Mortal World, or Luofanchen, hit theaters in Vietnam last month, becoming the first film from the Chinese mainland to be released in the Southeast Asian country in six years, following the release of Ne Zha in 2019.
Starting January 1, 2026, all public medical institutions in Guangdong have implemented the "one registration valid for 3 days" service for general outpatient visits. Patients can receive free follow-up consultations in the same department within three days of the initial visit for test result interpretation and subsequent diagnosis without the need to re-register, saving both time and costs.
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