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2026-09-18

China Southern to resume Guangzhou-Jeju route

China Southern Airlines plans to resume direct flights between Guangzhou and Jeju, a volcanic island and popular tourist destination off the southern coast of the Republic of Korea, on December 19, 2026, after nearly a decade-long suspension.

2026-09-18

Fifteen Guangzhou universities place 239 subjects in 2026 global academic rankings

Sun Yat-sen University led the Guangzhou group with 52 ranked subjects, followed by South China University of Technology with 38 and Jinan University with 31.

2026-09-18

The first session of the 7th Guangzhou Award Seminar on Learning from Urban Innovation: Digital governance & smart urban innovation

This session focused on how cities can enhance governance efficiency and improve public services through digital governance, smart technologies, and innovative approaches, while addressing complex urban development challenges and strengthening urban resilience.

2026-09-18

The second session of the 7th Guangzhou Award Seminar on Learning from Urban Innovation: Social inclusion, community well-being and just transition

The session focused on how cities can enhance residents' well-being, reduce social inequalities, and ensure that no one is left behind through inclusive policies, community participation, and social innovation.

2026-09-17

Foreign think tank delegation explores Guangzhou's tech, cultural heritage

A think tank delegation from Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries visited Guangzhou on September 15 to learn about the city's low-altitude economy and experience its traditional culture, with stops in Huangpu District and the historic Yongqing Fang neighborhood.

2026-09-17

Fortune Global 500 executives discuss new drivers of growth in Guangzhou

This year's Fortune Global 500 companies generated US$43.1 trillion in combined revenue and US$3.39 trillion in net profit in 2025, both record highs. Amazon topped the ranking for the first time, while 38 high-tech companies made the list.

2026-09-16

International Seminar on Learning from Urban Innovation for 7th Guangzhou Award kicks off

From September 15 to 17, representatives of 15 shortlisted initiatives from around the world will present their initiatives, engage in discussions, and respond to questions from the Jury and online participants as part of the final evaluation process.

2026-09-16

Guangzhou strengthens overseas warehouse network to support cross-border e-commerce

Guangzhou unveiled new measures on September 15, 2026, at a promotion event for overseas warehouses serving cross-border e-commerce, as the city seeks to strengthen logistics services and support local businesses expanding into global markets.

2026-09-15

Guangzhou releases 2026 annual report on city internationalization

Guangzhou released the Blue Book of Guangzhou: Report on City Internationalization of Guangzhou (2026) at a launch conference on September 14. The launch was held alongside a symposium on global urban development and trends under the APEC framework.

2026-09-15

CITIE 2026 closes with 80 million yuan in on-site transactions

The 2026 China (Guangdong) International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE 2026) concluded in Guangzhou on Sept. 13, with preliminary figures showing more than 80 million yuan (about $12 million) in on-site transactions by travel agencies and online travel platforms.

2026-09-15

7th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Young Artist Music Week gets underway in Guangzhou

The 7th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Young Artist Music Week is now underway in Guangzhou, bringing together young musicians, music educators and cultural organizations from across the region and beyond.

2026-09-14

CITIE 2026 opens in Guangzhou, bringing nearly 50 countries and regions into focus

The 2026 China (Guangdong) International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE 2026) opened in Guangzhou on Sept. 11, bringing together tourism organizations and businesses from nearly 50 countries and regions as Guangdong steps up efforts to attract international visitors and deepen global tourism cooperation.

2026-09-14

2026 Guangdong Science Popularization Innovation Exhibition to open in September

The main exhibition will highlight Guangdong's latest achievements in science and technology across fields including artificial intelligence, quantum technology, life sciences and health, and green development.

2026-09-11

Two Guangzhou parks win international award

Guangzhou Children's Park and Guangzhou Yuexiu Park in China's Guangdong Province have won the 2026 Large Urban Parks Award from World Urban Parks (WUP), a global organization for urban parks, open spaces and recreation.

2026-09-11

Top 10 advances in organ medicine unveiled at Guangzhou congress

The 2026 Organ Medicine Congress and the 1st Conference on High-Quality Development of Organ Transplant Hospitals opened in Guangzhou on September 5, with the theme of "New Track, New Platform, New Opportunities."

2026-09-11

Guangdong Museum takes Renaissance exhibition into everyday city life

You don't necessarily have to walk into a museum to take a trip back to Renaissance Europe. In Guangzhou, visitors can now browse books about Dante and Petrarch, look at reproductions of Leonardo da Vinci's work and examine architectural models, all inside a bookstore in the city's central business district.

2026-09-10

18th Guangzhou Oktoberfest to add Bavarian twist to city's autumn

Bavarian beer, German cuisine and live music will arrive in Guangzhou this autumn, offering a glimpse of how the southern Chinese city continues to embrace international cultural experiences. The 18th Guangzhou Oktoberfest, scheduled for Oct. 9 to Oct. 11, will be held at the China Hotel. The festival has become one of the city's recurring events featuring German culture.

2026-09-10

XPeng's humanoid robot production line begins operations in Guangzhou

Chinese electric-vehicle maker XPeng's humanoid robot production line officially began operations in Guangzhou on September 8. The first advanced general-purpose humanoid robot completed automated final assembly and autonomously walked off the production line, marking a key step in the company's transition from R&D prototyping to manufacturing.

2026-09-09

Visit Highlights of Asia‑Pacific Media Forum (Guangzhou‑Foshan Route)

Media representatives and thought leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region gathered in Guangzhou and Foshan for a city tour from September 2 to 4, 2026, as part of the Asia-Pacific Media Forum. The journey was nothing short of a dialogue between epochs.

2026-09-09

Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster tops Global Innovation Index again

The Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster continues to rank first in the Global Innovation Index (GII) cluster study for the second consecutive year, according to the latest report released by the World Intellectual Property Organization on September 8.