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.
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!
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.
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.
The 2026 Guangzhou Spring Festival Lantern Festival is confirmed to illuminate the city from January 30 to March 8, 2026, primarily at Yuexiu Park.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport transfers all arrival and departure services of three international airlines—Asiana Airlines, Kuwait Airways, and Malaysia Airlines—to Terminal 2 beginning December 22, 2025.
Nestled in the heart of Guangzhou's Tianhe Central Business District, Liede International Neighborhood stands as a vibrant bridge between the city's ancient roots and its global future.
The Guangzhou Image Triennial 2025 opened on December 19 at the new Baietan venue of the Guangdong Museum of Art, bringing together 84 works from more than 80 artists across 25 countries and regions to explore how digital technology and ecological realities are reshaping the way people see and understand the world.
A new elevated pedestrian bridge opened on December 15 in Guangzhou, easing congestion in the busy Pazhou while offering sweeping views of the Pearl River.
Guangzhou, the vibrant southern Chinese metropolis, is set to host a magnificent array of cultural and tourism activities to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival.
Guangzhou's Baiyun International Airport has marked the one-year anniversary of China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy, with statistics showing a significant increase in foreign arrivals and growing interest in short-term visits. The policy, designed to facilitate cross-border movement and exchange, has stimulated both tourism and business interactions.
The 2025 Guangzhou Marathon will take place on December 21, starting at Guangzhou Tianhe Sports Center and finishing at Haixinsha Asian Games Park, with around 26,000 runners expected. To ensure smooth operations, Guangzhou Metro will implement a series of service adjustments.
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.
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