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2026-01-01

Guangzhou's 2025 in review: Building warm connections with the world

In 2025, Guangzhou didn't just open its doors—it ignited a new era of global connectivity. By fully leveraging the power of foreign affairs, we have injected vibrant momentum into the city's high-quality development, positioning Guangzhou as a premier gateway for international exchange. Our global network is more active than ever, reinforcing Guangzhou's stature as a world-class international hub.

2025-12-31

Guangzhou's "Greater Bay Chicken" mascot set for national tour and carnival in 2026

A tourism and entertainment program centered on the "Greater Bay Chicken," a mascot that originated from the 15th National Games, has been launched in Guangzhou, with a national tour and a major carnival scheduled for early 2026.

2025-12-31

Guangzhou Metro Line 10 fully operational as Sun Yat-sen University South Gate Station opens

Sun Yat-sen University South Gate Station on Guangzhou Metro Line 10 officially opened to passengers on December 29, marking the full operation of all 12 stations along the line between Xilang and Yangji East.

2025-12-30

Liede and Xiancun lead Guangzhou's push for international neighborhoods

Guangzhou's Tianhe District is advancing the development of international neighborhoods, with Liede serving as a flagship model and Xiancun emerging as the next high-standard international community.

2025-12-30

Guangzhou Metro extends services for New Year holiday

As the 2026 New Year holiday (January 1–3) approaches, Guangzhou Metro has announced extended operating hours and service adjustments to meet increased travel demand. With favorable weather and festive activities expected, daily passenger volume on December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026, is forecast to exceed 10 million trips.

2025-12-30

2025 "Shi Chao" Carnival held in Guangzhou

The 2025 "Shi Chao" (Lion Dance Super League) Carnival, themed around the High-quality Development Project for Guangdong Counties, Towns, and Villages (hereinafter referred to as "the Project"), opened at Huacheng Square in Guangzhou on December 27.

2025-12-30

Guangzhou Metro Line 22 back section opens

The back section of Guangzhou Metro Line 22 commenced operations on December 29, marking a significant upgrade for the city's rail network with the transformation of Fangcun Station into a major three-line interchange.

2025-12-30

China-Vietnam media delegation explores Guangzhou's autonomous vehicles and eVTOLs

The China-Vietnam media delegation visited WeRide and EHang in Guangzhou on December 28, marveling at the city's advanced technologies in autonomous vehicles and eVTOLs (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft).

2025-12-29

Vietnamese delegation explores Guangdong's reform legacy and tech innovation

A Vietnamese media delegation on the China-Vietnam 2025 Media Tour visited Shenzhen in Guangdong province on December 25.

2025-12-26

Guangzhou unveils 2026 Spring Festival flower fair plans across multiple districts

Guangzhou has announced detailed arrangements for its 2026 Spring Festival flower fairs, with several districts introducing new formats and expanded activities to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

2025-12-26

Guangzhou's new waterfront retail destination opens

The first section of Guangzhou's highly anticipated Taikoo Li Julong Wan Guangzhou opened to the public on December 23, introducing a waterfront retail experience to the city's Bai'etan area. As the first Taikoo Li-style development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the project combines open-air shopping streets with historic industrial buildings near the Pearl River.

2025-12-26

Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area accelerates growth in low-altitude economy

The 2025 Conference on High-Quality Development of Low-Altitude Economy in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) convened in south China's Guangzhou city Thursday, gathering government officials, industry leaders and academics to chart a course for innovation-driven growth.

2025-12-25

Follow Guangdong city catering brand matrix to explore cuisines of all 21 prefecture-level cities

Calling all foodies in Guangdong! Expats living here are in for a treat—all 21 cities in the province are launching official Yue Cuisine recommendations. It's time to grab your food map and embark on a delicious journey across Guangdong!

2025-12-25

2025 Guangzhou Film Expo concludes with over 6.6 billion yuan in intended transactions

Marking the 130th anniversary of the birth of world cinema and the 120th anniversary of Chinese cinema, the 2025 Guangzhou Film Expo (GZFE) was held from December 19 to 21.

2025-12-24

Sam's Club opens in Guangzhou's Liwan District, boosting retail in GBA

A new Sam's Club opened in Guangzhou's Liwan District on December 22, providing residents in the western part of the city access to the Walmart-owned membership-based retail model.

2025-12-24

Guangzhou set to dazzle with 2026 Guangzhou Spring Festival Lantern Festival

The 2026 Guangzhou Spring Festival Lantern Festival is confirmed to illuminate the city from January 30 to March 8, 2026, primarily at Yuexiu Park.

2025-12-24

Guangzhou launches 2025 car parade highlighting technology, culture and urban life

A car parade kicked off in Guangzhou on December 21, with more than 50 vehicles traveling through the city's riverfront landmarks to showcase the integration of automotive innovation, culture, and tourism.

2025-12-23

Two new high-speed railways open, linking Pearl River Delta with eastern and western Guangdong within 2 hours

On December 22, the Guangzhou-Zhanjiang High-Speed Railway was put into operation, reducing the travel time from Guangzhou to the westernmost city in the province to just 1.5 hours. At the same time, the Shantou South-Shantou section of the high-speed railway commenced operations, allowing travel between Guangzhou and Shantou, an eastern city in Guangdong, in just 2 hours.

2025-12-23

Guangzhou hosts exchange to help technology enterprises go global

On Dec 20, the 2025 Guangzhou Technology Enterprises Going Global Exchange was successfully held at Guangzhou GT Park. The event was hosted by the Guangzhou International Cooperation Center(GICC), under the guidance of the Guangzhou Foreign Affairs Office and Guangzhou Science and Technology Bureau.

2025-12-23

Second batch of Guangdong's characteristic shopping towns announced, integrating culture, tourism, commerce, and cuisine

The 2025 list of Guangdong Province's characteristic shopping towns was recently released, featuring a total of 34 towns (subdistricts) across the province. These towns provide consumers and tourists with rich, high-quality, and specialized shopping experiences.