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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Data Explorer | Construction begins on Guangzhou new airport project

Construction of the Guangzhou new airport project began on March 25 at Gaoming, a site about 60 km southwest of central Guangzhou and within an hour's drive of major cities, including central Foshan, Zhaoqing, and Jiangmen. The project is aimed at expanding capacity and improving balance within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area's aviation network.

Belgian comics exhibition opens in Guangzhou

The exhibition "Belgian Comics: A Lab of Imagination" opened at the Guangzhou Library on Monday, attracting comic enthusiasts and families eager to revisit classic Belgian works.

Guangzhou's new "cheat code" for mountains: Hike without leg pain

In a recent move that has captured the attention of "lazy travelers" and tech enthusiasts, Guangzhou's Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area has introduced a new wearable exoskeleton robot system designed to create a truly effortless hiking experience.

Celebrating 25 years: Bristol Lord Mayor's visit strengthens ties with Guangzhou

Guangzhou exhibition schedule in April

Guangzhou is set to host a dynamic lineup of exhibitions this April, bringing together global industry leaders, innovators, and buyers across sectors ranging from technology and manufacturing to lifestyle and design.