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2025-06-13

China extends 240-hour visa-free transit policy coverage to 55 countries with new addition of Indonesia

The National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced today that, starting June 12, 2025, nationals of Indonesia may enter China under the 240-hour visa-free transit policy. This brings the total number of eligible countries to 55.

2025-06-13

Great Bay University set to begin enrollment soon

A new institution for higher learning, the Great Bay University, a key initiative under the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, will soon open its doors for undergraduate enrollment.

2025-06-12

Guangdong unveils world's first urban eye-protection digital atlas

The world's first urban eye-protection digital atlas, the Guangzhou eye-care map, was officially launched on June 6 at a themed promotional event held by Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center (ZOC) of Sun Yat-sen University and the Guangzhou Organizing Committee for the 15th National Games.

2025-06-11

Guangzhou emerges as global fashion investment hub, with FDI up over 50% in first 4 months of 2025

Foreign investment surges into Guangzhou's fashion and consumer sector, with wholesale and retail businesses experiencing explosive growth. New data shows that utilized foreign capital in these sectors jumped 50.4% year-on-year to 410 million yuan between January and April 2025.

2025-06-10

Baiyun Airport begins test flights on fifth runway

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has launched flight calibration tests for its fifth runway, marking a key step in the airport's expansion. The new 3,600-meter-long east runway, part of the third phase of development, is undergoing verification of its communication, navigation, and lighting systems, moving closer to operational readiness.

2025-06-10

Data Explorer | Guangzhou sees private sector share reach 43.5% of its GDP, highest in 5 years

Guangzhou's private economy continues to drive the city's growth, with the sector accounting for 43.5% of the city's GDP in the first quarter of 2025, its highest share in five years. According to data released by the Guangzhou Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau, the value added by the private sector rose 4.6% year-on-year during the period under review.

2025-06-10

Guangzhou's governance model benefits all, says Metropolis chief

"So Metropolis, the organization that brings together many cities from around the world, has a long-standing partnership with the city of Guangzhou," said Jordi Vaquer, Secretary-General of Metropolis—the World Association of the Major Cities.

2025-06-09

Lychee madness in Guangdong, China!

From tasting incredibly juicy varieties like Baitangying and Nuomici, to witnessing live stream selling and drone-powered farming, this is not your average fruit market — it's a glimpse into the future of agriculture.

2025-06-09

19 global metropolises hone smart governance in Guangzhou, China

Recently, over 80 delegates from 19 cities across 11 nations and five international organizations convened in Guangzhou for the 2025 Workshop for Thought Leaders, hosted by the World Association of Major Metropolises (Metropolis).

2025-06-06

Digital technology becoming key player in enhancing urban governance

Digital technology is playing an increasingly important role in improving urban governance, with coordinated innovation in energy transition and smart mobility becoming essential to achieving the sustainable development goals for cities, according to participants in an international thought leaders' workshop.

2025-06-05

Guangdong launches fast-track lychee distribution system

Fresh lychees produced in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province, will be delivered from farms to supermarkets in Guangzhou, the provincial capital, within 24 hours, following a push to promote the sales of the fruit.

2025-06-05

Chinese internet stars break barriers with laughter and creativity

In a showroom at a commodities market in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, 26-year-old Zhu Yu (Tony) stands in front of the camera, holding up a transparent panel less than one centimeter thick. With exuberant energy, he declares, "Dude, I'm Tony. This is a tempered glass panel. It can withstand three dudes standing on it. Do you believe it? Watch me!"

2025-06-04

New air cargo route links Guangzhou, Miami

A new air freight route has been launched to connect Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, with Miami in the United States.

2025-05-30

Guangzhou Jazz Festival 2025 and "Music in Summer 2025" kick off at Xinghai Concert Hall

On May 28, the Guangzhou Jazz Festival 2025 kicked off with the return of Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti and his all-star band to Xinghai Concert Hall!

2025-05-30

Exchange conference in June to boost Guangdong-ASEAN trade

An exchange conference on trade promotion and supply chain cooperation between Guangdong and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is set to be held in Guangzhou on June 10, according to a press conference held on May 29 by the Information Office of the People's Government of Guangdong Province.

2025-05-28

South China's first wholly foreign-owned tertiary general hospital unveiled at Baiyun Station

On May 26, Guangzhou Metro Group and Singapore-headquartered Perennial Holdings Private Limited officially signed a 105,000-square-meter lease agreement.

2025-05-29

China to trial visa-free policy for Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain

China will trial a policy granting ordinary passport holders from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain visa-free entry into China up to 30 days from June 9, 2025, to June 8, 2026, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.

2025-05-28

Macao's physical theatre makes its Guangzhou debut on Dragon Boat Festival

From May 31 to June 1, 2025, the wordless children's physical theatre production "The Mischievous After-School Club (捣蛋托管班)" will hold six performances at the Guangzhou Opera House Experimental Theatre.

2025-05-27

2025 Guangzhou International Dragon Boat Invitational Tournament to kick off on June 1

On the afternoon of May 26, it was announced at a press conference that the 2025 Guangzhou International Dragon Boat Invitational Tournament would be held on the section of the Pearl River between the Square of Sun Yat-Sen University North Entry and Guangzhou Bridge on June 1.

2025-05-27

20th China International SME Fair to be held in Guangzhou in June

The 20th China International SME Fair (CISMEF) is set to take place at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou from June 27 to 30, 2025, coinciding with the 9th United Nations Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day.