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2026-04-03

Shopping malls in Guangzhou roll out red carpet for pets

In spring 2026, shopping malls across Guangzhou are going all out for four-legged visitors. With pet-friendly policies, free interactive events, and playful installations, there's plenty to explore with your furry companion.

2026-04-03

Guangdong Modern Dance Company launches Mindscape with Shen Wei Dance Arts

A new contemporary dance production, Mindscape, was launched on March 30 in Guangzhou. The work is a collaboration between the Guangdong Modern Dance Company and Shen Wei Dance Arts, with internationally recognized artist Shen Wei serving as chief director.

2026-04-03

Guangzhou's Nansha and Macao strengthen cooperation during 15th Five-Year Plan period

A seminar on Guangzhou Nansha's 15th Five-Year Plan was held in Macao on March 31, bringing together officials from Nansha alongside legislators, experts, and scholars from Macao. Discussions focused on digital technology, cross-border finance, regulatory alignment, trade with Portuguese-speaking countries, airport connectivity, and education.

2026-04-03

Chinese Urologist Zeng Guohua conferred prestigious Royal College of Surgeons Honorary Fellowship

Chinese Urologist Professor Zeng Guohua, vice president of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University and Discipline Leader of Urology, was awarded recently the Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in London. This is the highest academic honor the College bestows upon international experts.

2026-04-03

Discover Guangdong: 10 curated travel routes for international visitors

South China's Guangdong Province has launched a total of 10 curated travel routes designed specifically for international visitors—now available on Trip.com.

2026-04-01

Service robot zone to unveil "black tech" at 139th Canton Fair

The 139th Canton Fair has unveiled the lineup for its hotly anticipated service robot zone. The exhibition, spanning 4,200 square meters at the Canton Fair Complex, will run from April 15 to 19.

2026-04-01

Guangzhou's most expensive commute to go toll-free in August after 25 years

One of Guangzhou's busiest urban expressways will stop charging tolls from August 7 this year, marking the end of a tolling period that has lasted more than 25 years.

2026-04-01

Guangzhou metro extends hours for Qingming Festival holiday

Guangzhou's metro system will extend operating hours on some lines and increase train capacity to handle higher passenger volumes during the Qingming Festival holiday period, the operator Guangzhou Metro has announced.

2026-03-31

Not Seoul, but Guangzhou: A city of flowers in full spring

A street photo taken in Guangzhou was reposted by a South Korean social media user as a scene in Seoul, drawing over one million views and triggering online debate.

2026-03-31

Cambodian patient regains ability to walk after multidisciplinary care at Guangdong hospital

A multidisciplinary approach at Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital in China has enabled Ly Suddhalay, a Cambodian patient left unable to walk after previous brain tumor treatment, to regain her mobility.

2026-03-31

Study in Guangdong: A list of university application guides

Home to more than 20,000 international students by the end of 2025, Guangdong offers a wide range of study programs, with 105 universities open to overseas applicants.

2026-03-31

Ethiopian Airlines boosts Guangzhou flights ahead of Canton Fair

From April 6 to 30, Ethiopian Airlines will increase flight frequencies between Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province and a major commercial hub in southern China, and Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia and a key gateway to Africa, as travel demand rises ahead of the Canton Fair.

2026-03-30

Canton Fair tightens rules for overseas buyer aides interpreters ahead of 139th session

To maintain a streamlined entry process, the Fair emphasizes that the application must be initiated exclusively by the overseas buyer through the official Canton Fair website.

2026-03-30

Guangdong Museum unveils Chinese Flower Culture Exhibition amid rising "China-maxing" trend

Guangdong Museum has launched "A Journey of Flower Discovery: An Exhibition of Chinese Flower Culture," its first original exhibition of 2026, offering a vivid look at the role of flowers in Chinese civilization at a time when Chinese-inspired aesthetics are gaining global traction.

2026-03-30

Why China's Guangzhou is in Senegal's focus

A delegation from Senegal's ruling party, PASTEF (African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics, and Fraternity), visited the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou on March 26, turning their cameras not on the skyline, but on something less visible—the city's development model.

2026-03-27

Catch 400-year-old scent of French royalty in Guangzhou

A special fragrance-themed exhibition titled "The Unceasing Aura" opened at the Xuelei Fragrance Museum in Guangdong's capital city, Guangzhou, on March 26, offering visitors a journey through more than 400 years of fragrance history—from royal courts to everyday homes.

2026-03-27

Guangzhou Nansha wins GEAN award, recognized for global leadership in green mobility

The 13th International e-Mobility Expo was held in the Republic of Korea from March 24 to 27, co-organized by the International Electric Vehicle Expo and the Global Electric-Automotive Network (GEAN).

2026-03-26

Guangzhou new airport project commences, set to transform western Guangdong air connectivity

On March 25, construction began on Guangzhou's new airport in Gaoming District, Foshan, about 60 km southwest of central Guangzhou and within an hour of major cities including Foshan, Zhaoqing, and Jiangmen.

2026-03-26

25 years of sister cities: what Bristol Lord Mayor wants to bring home from Guangzhou?

For souvenirs, Michallat said he would likely bring back a Guangzhou mascot and perhaps "some traditional Chinese or Cantonese sweets." Gibbons had already planned her haul: for one daughter, a chicken dolphin toy tucked inside a lion dance hat; for another, a piece of Canton Tower jewelry; and for herself, a kapok flower—a quiet keepsake of a journey across continents.

2026-03-26

Guangzhou receives Special Mention at Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize 2026

The results of the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize 2026 were officially announced on March 24, with Guangzhou earning a Special Mention for its strategic transformation from a growth-driven development model to one that emphasizes public participation, cultural preservation, and ecological sustainability.