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2026-06-26

7th Guangzhou Award: 15 urban innovation initiatives shortlisted for final evaluation

On June 25, the Release of the Shortlist of the 7th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) was held in Tangier, Morocco, announcing the 15 Shortlisted Initiatives.

2026-06-26

Angola celebrates inaugural Luanda-Guangzhou flight, pushing for closer Africa-Asia connectivity

On June 25, TAAG Angola Airlines held a ceremony in Guangzhou to mark the launch of its direct passenger service between Luanda and Guangzhou.

2026-06-26

Major southern Chinese airport sees record cross-border passenger trips

The number of inbound and outbound passenger trips this year via Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in south China's Guangdong Province exceeded 10 million as of Wednesday, according to Guangzhou Customs.

2026-06-25

Guangzhou launches ASEAN trade promotion initiative in Singapore

Guangzhou has launched its 2026 ASEAN trade promotion initiative in Singapore, convening nearly 600 government officials, business leaders, and trade representatives from China and Southeast Asia as the South China city seeks to deepen economic cooperation with one of its key overseas markets.

2026-06-25

Airlines expand Guangzhou services with new and expanded routes to Southeast Asia and Africa

Thai Airways is expected to increase its Bangkok-Guangzhou service to twice daily from August 1, 2026, subject to schedule confirmation. The additional flight is currently planned to be operated by an Airbus A321neo, providing extra capacity on a key route linking Thailand and southern China.

2026-06-25

Green horizons: China-US youth gather in GBA for climate action

On June 23, 35 students and a teacher from China and the United States gathered at Guangdong University of Technology for the opening ceremony of the 2026 China-US Youth Future Climate Leadership Exchange Program in the Greater Bay Area, an initiative that brings young minds from both nations together to address climate governance and green development.

2026-06-24

Guangzhou Mayor Sun Zhiyang meets Swedish Ambassador to China Per Augustsson

Bilateral economic and trade ties between the two sides have continued to strengthen, while cooperation in healthcare, cultural tourism, and international sister-city exchanges has expanded steadily, producing fruitful results.

2026-06-24

High-end forum on sports tourism in Nansha fosters cultural exchanges

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area International High-end Forum on Sports Tourism was successfully held on June 22 at the Nansha Marina in Guangzhou. The forum served as an international platform to promote industrial innovation, public health, and cultural exchanges across the region.

2026-06-24

One ticket, three gardens: Explore Guangzhou's botanical treasures

South China National Botanical Garden, Yunluo Botanical Garden, and Yunxi Botanical Garden in Guangzhou have introduced a combined ticket that gives visitors access to all three gardens with one pass.

2026-06-24

9 Air launches Yinchuan-Guangzhou-Singapore service, daily flights between Guangzhou and Singapore to hit 10

Chinese low-cost carrier 9 Air will launch a daily Yinchuan-Guangzhou-Singapore service from August 10 this year, further expanding air links between China and Singapore. The new route will be operated by Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with flight numbers AQ1275 and AQ1276. It will provide a direct connection between northwest China and Singapore via Guangzhou, adding fresh capacity to the busy Guangzhou-Singapore market. 9 Air is a Guangzhou-based low-cost airline and a subsidiary of Juneyao Air.

2026-06-23

Guangzhou Customs drug detection dogs wow crowd at open day

More than 600 residents, many with children in tow, turned out for Guangzhou Customs' Sniffer Open Day on Sunday, where two drug-detection dogs became the undisputed stars of the event.

2026-06-23

New bridge in Greater Bay Area reaches milestone

The Jinma Bridge, a key component of the Guangzhou-Zhaoqing Expressway project, was successfully joined on Monday, laying a solid foundation for traffic redirection by the end of this year.

2026-06-23

China unveils action plan to better utilize foreign investment

China's commerce ministry, alongside other government departments, released an action plan on Monday to stabilize and optimize foreign investment utilization.

2026-06-22

L.A. youth delegation celebrates 45 years of friendship in Guangzhou

The Los Angeles "Youth Friendship Ambassador" delegation visited Yuexiu Park and toured the Guangzhou Urban Park Exhibition Hall on June 17. They also wrote messages on postcards and put them into a "Time Capsule" to commemorate the youth friendship between China and the United States.

2026-06-22

Global paddlers embrace China's dragon boat culture in Guangzhou

The 2026 Guangzhou International Dragon Boat Invitational Tournament kicked off in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong Province, on June 20, staging an integration of fascinating time-honored Chinese folk culture and global sporting vitality.

2026-06-22

Nine pictures show you int'l medical services at Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center

Private consultation rooms are available at both campuses for exclusive visits. Dedicated suites are built for efficiency, comfort, and privacy.

2026-06-18

Guangdong kicks off major cross-border e-commerce fair

The 2026 China (Guangzhou) Cross-Border E-Commerce Fair (CCEF) opened on June 16 in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong Province, bringing together the entire cross-border e-commerce industrial ecosystem for global participants.

2026-06-18

"Go Guangdong, Go Global" serial salons debut in Guangzhou, highlighting Guangdong-Vietnam cooperation

In 2025, Guangdong-Vietnam trade volume totaled $63.1 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 12.3% and accounting for 21.3% of the total bilateral trade between China and Vietnam. China-Vietnam bilateral trade surpassed $290 billion in 2025, a historic milestone.

2026-06-18

Guangzhou's Tianhe CBD recognized as digital economy exemplar in EY's China CBD Development Report

Tianhe Central Business District (CBD) in Guangzhou has been cited as a leading example of digital economy-driven development in the 2026 China Central Business District Development Report. The report was jointly released by EY and the China CBD Alliance at the London Parallel Session of the 2026 Beijing CBD Forum on June 15 (local time).

2026-06-17

A youth delegation from Los Angeles visits Guangzhou to celebrate 45th anniversary of sister-city relationship

At the Corporate Culture Exhibition Center of Guangzhou Public Transport Group Co., Ltd. and the Haixinsha Omni-Space Intelligent Experience Center on June 16, they gained first-hand insight into the city's technological advances, modern development, and innovative vitality.