Hong Kong's actual investment in Guangzhou surges 12% in 2025

Hong Kong's actual investment in Guangzhou reached three billion US dollars in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 12%, as reported at the 2026 Guangzhou-Hong Kong Spring Exchange Event held in Hong Kong on March 17.

Guangzhou adds first direct link to Kuching, Malaysia

The new route connects Guangzhou and Kuching in around three hours, removing the need for transfers and improving access between southern China and East Malaysia.

139th Canton Fair to open on April 15 with eight new specialized zones

Building on the momentum of previous high-tech showcases, the upcoming Fair is aligned with new, green, and smart industrial trends.

Guide to get "Yue BA" basketball league tickets

The 2026 "Yue BA (粤BA)" Guangdong City Basketball League is scheduled to kick off on March 21 and will run through August.

Guangzhou airport sets up pet restroom, to cater to growing passenger demand

According to posts shared online, the pet restroom is equipped with facilities such as a wash basin, cat litter, pee pads, and artificial grass, allowing pets to relieve themselves and be cleaned before boarding flights.

Guangdong rolls out action plan to speed up development for AI-powered OPCs

According to the plan, Guangdong will broaden diverse talent recruitment channels and include qualified AI OPC professionals from Hong Kong, Macao, and overseas in a green channel for talent introduction.

Guangdong intercity rail timetable update with more trains, new express stops added

Starting March 15, part of the intercity railways in Guangdong adopted a new operating timetable. The adjustment increased train frequency on key sections, added new stops for express services, and reduced dwell time at stations.

Looking for a job? Guangdong is calling!

Guangdong Province on March 15 launched the 2026 "Millions of Talents Gather in Guangdong" Initiative in Guangzhou, a program aimed at attracting over one million college graduates to work or start businesses in the province this year.

Caribbean, Pacific envoys explore cultural ties, cooperation potential in Guangdong's Chaozhou

On March 14, 18 diplomatic envoys to China from 11 Caribbean and Pacific island nations, including Tonga, Jamaica, and Fiji, paid a visit to Chaozhou, Guangdong Province. The delegation toured Arcade Street, ascended Guangji Tower for a closer look at the intangible cultural heritage of Chaozhou embroidery, and enjoyed a light show and seasonal drum performances, experiencing up close the historical and cultural vibrancy of the city.

Guangdong launches initiative to attract one million young talents in 2026

Guangdong Province on March 15 launched the 2026 "Millions of Talents Gather in Guangdong" Initiative in Guangzhou, a program aimed at attracting over one million college graduates to work or start businesses in the province this year.

Spring music festival to bring 13 events to Guangzhou's Ersha Island

A week-long spring music celebration will take place on Ersha Island in Guangzhou from March 23 to 29, as the Xinghai Concert Hall teams up with the Tianjin Juilliard School to present the "Dynaudio Concert: Tianjin Juilliard × Xinghai Concert Hall Spring Music Festival 2026".

China's national legislature holds closing meeting of annual session

The 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held the closing meeting of its fourth session on Thursday.

Ticket Giveaway | Spring concert highlights in Guangzhou

A series of concerts will take place in Guangzhou in the coming weeks, bringing orchestral classics and performances by international ensembles to the city. Here's your guide to the highlights—and a chance to win tickets!

China Southern Airlines to launch new routes to Finland and Kyrgyzstan

China Southern Airlines has recently announced plans to open new international routes and increase flight frequencies as part of its 2026 summer–autumn schedule, expanding connections between China and destinations in Europe, Central Asia and Australia.

Tax relief boost: Canton Fair enhances duty-free policy for imported exhibits through 2030

In a significant move to bolster international trade and further open China's markets, the Ministry of Finance, the General Administration of Customs, and the State Taxation Administration have jointly announced an optimized tax incentive policy for the Canton Fair.

Guangzhou's spiral staircase sets Guinness World Record

A striking red spiral staircase inside the OneM Center for Contemporary Art in Guangzhou, the capital city of South China's Guangdong Province, has officially set a new record in the Guinness World Records for the tallest sectional height of an unsupported spiral staircase.

China Southern restarts Riyadh-Guangzhou flights as Middle East air travel slowly recovers

China Southern Airlines has resumed flights between Riyadh and Guangzhou after disruptions to regional aviation following recent military tensions in the Middle East.

U.S. business optimism in China rises despite persistent tariff pressures: AmCham South China report

The proportion of American companies expressing optimism about their business prospects in China rose by four percentage points year-on-year to 61 percent in 2025, despite continued pressure from bilateral tariffs, according to a report released on March 10 by the American Chamber of Commerce in South China (AmCham South China).

Singapore's Sim Leisure to build 400 mln yuan 'ESCAPE' theme park in Guangzhou

The development, named "ESCAPE," will be a multi-attraction destination featuring a water park, adventure zones, jungle challenges, aerial ropeways, and water slides. It is expected to draw an estimated one million visitors annually upon opening.

Birmingham delegation visits Guangzhou to savor vitality of traditional Cantonese culture