The annual Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from Wednesday to Thursday as Chinese leaders decided priorities for the economic work in 2026.
The 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games concluded on December 15, after eight days of competition across Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. The event brought together 7,824 athletes from 34 regional delegations, featuring 46 sports, including wheelchair basketball, blind football, para swimming, and athletics.
Traveling with pets has become simpler for passengers in China, thanks to the country's first dedicated pet terminal at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Since opening in May 2025, the facility has served hundreds of owners by combining check-in, paperwork, and pet care under one roof, reducing wait times and providing tailored support for animals.
A list of future unicorns in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay was unveiled during an innovation and entrepreneurship achievements fair and an overseas talent exchange conference in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on Monday.
A direct air route between China and Nauru could be launched as early as the first quarter of 2026, the chairman of Nauru Airlines, Charleston Dedenu Deiye, said on December 15 during a visit to Guangzhou as part of a broader China–Nauru friendship initiative.
On a winter morning in southern China, foreign diplomats stood beneath petal-shaped ceilings and kinetic art installations, watching aircraft glide in and out of one of the country's newest aviation landmarks.
China's 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games concluded on Monday in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province.
According to Guangzhou Metro, the latter section of Line 22 (Chentougang–Fangcun) is set to officially open to the public before the end of 2025 and will be connected with the line's initial section (Panyu Square–Chentougang).
A direct air route between China and Nauru could be launched as early as the first quarter of 2026, the chairman of Nauru Airlines, Charleston Dedenu Deiye, said on December 15 during a visit to Guangzhou as part of a broader China–Nauru friendship initiative.
A group of nearly 10 young cadres from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs recently arrived in Guangzhou, embarking on an immersive study tour. At the former site of the Vietnamese Youth Political Training Class and Vietnamese Revolutionary Youth League, they touched the mottled brick walls, gaze at the historical documents, and stood in the room where Ho Chi Minh once lived.
The APEC Informal Senior Officials' Meeting was held in Shenzhen, Guangdong, from December 11 to 12. This event—the first China held as the host of the 2026 APEC—marks the opening of the APEC “China Year.” Deputy Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu attended and addressed the meeting. Positive outcomes were achieved at the meeting.
Wuthering Waves, the open-world action game developed and published by Guangzhou-based Kuro Games, won the Players' Voice Award at The Game Awards (TGA) 2025 on December 12. As TGA is one of the most globally influential honors in the gaming industry, this marks another breakthrough for Chinese game development on the world stage, following the recognition of Black Myth: Wukong last year.
On Tuesday, during the last stop on his visit to China, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said he sees opportunities for constructive cooperation in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province.
The mascots for China's 15th National Games, two Chinese white dolphins named Xiyangyang and Lerongrong, have picked up a surprising nickname online. Many internet users now fondly call them "Greater Bay Chicken," a playful reference to Guangdong's well-known chicken dishes. The name has gained popularity, turning the pair into favorite stickers and memes, especially in Guangzhou.
As the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th Special Olympics Games unfold in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao from December 8 to 15, Guangdong Province is translating the athletic spirit of inclusion into tangible daily improvements for people with disabilities through cutting-edge technology.
The boccia event of the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games opened on December 9 at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park, with Guangdong sending its largest-ever delegation of 19 athletes to compete.
In the first 11 months of 2025, Guangdong's foreign trade totaled 8.61 trillion yuan, up 4.2% year-on-year, marking a record high for the same period. The province accounted for 20.9% of China's total imports and exports and contributed 23.8% to the country's overall trade growth. Exports amounted to 5.5 trillion yuan, up 2.1%, while imports rose 8% to 3.11 trillion yuan.
Guangzhou's Nansha International Cruise Home Port welcomed the Adora Mediterranea back on December 7, marking the ship's seasonal relaunch. Carrying more than 2,400 passengers, this voyage brought renewed momentum to cruise tourism in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
The athletics competition of the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities officially commences on December 9 at the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center Stadium, running until December 14.
Guangdong's capital city, Guangzhou, has made significant achievements during China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) period, with its GDP increment projected to reach 700 billion yuan and its world city ranking advancing into the global first-tier category, as disclosed at a press conference held on December 8 in Guangzhou.
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