It is home to one of the largest and best-preserved clusters of architecture from the Ming and Qing dynasties in the Pearl River Delta, and its 700-year tradition of valuing education has produced generations of accomplished imperial scholars.
The acclaimed dance dramas "Awakening Lion" and "Odes to Heroes," created and performed by the Guangzhou Song and Dance Theater, will tour Southeast Asia from September to October.
The index evaluates cities in three dimensions: port infrastructure (20%), professional shipping services (50%), and the overall business environment (30%). Guangzhou demonstrated robust growth across all three areas.
This concert also serves as the closing performance of the GSYO's 2025/2026 season, featuring works by Sibelius and classic excerpts from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake.
China's new energy vehicle industry is transitioning from a period of flourishing competition to a fierce market shakeout. Join us for an exclusive conversation with He Xiaopeng as he shares his insights for the future.
Customs data show that China's air conditioner exports to the European Union reached 3.76 billion U.S. dollars in the first half of 2026, up 43.2% year on year, setting a record high for the same period. In June alone, exports to Europe surged 72.8% from a year earlier.
This year's edition will expand access to Guangdong's premium goods for foreign buyers. Nearly 1,000 foreign buyers are expected to attend, a sharp increase from fewer than 300 at the inaugural edition in 2025.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals heat up in North America, football fever is crossing the Pacific to southern China. On July 11, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Academy Greater Bay Area (GBA) will host a free youth football clinic at Puzhou Square in Guangzhou's Nansha District, featuring legendary PSG defender Bruno N'Gotty.
This summer, major museums and cultural venues across Guangdong are extending opening hours, raising visitor capacity, and offering special nighttime sessions to ease daytime crowds and create immersive after-dark cultural experiences. From Guangzhou to Shenzhen and Foshan, here are the places to enjoy museums after dark this summer.
Guangdong is hosting a lively lineup of fairs in July 2026, covering cross-border e-commerce, building decoration, quality Guangdong-made products, and more. Whether you are an industry professional, a tech enthusiast, or a culture lover, there is something to explore. Here is a curated selection of fairs in Guangdong this July. Pick the ones that interest you and plan your visit.
Visitors seeking an escape from the summer heat will soon find an underwater adventure in downtown Guangzhou. On July 10, Grandview Aquarium at Grandview Mall will unveil the first Ocean Magic Fantasy City in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, kicking off a 38-day immersive summer event that combines marine life, magic performances, and interactive entertainment.
The launch comes as travel demand between the two countries continues to recover, offering more flexibility for business and leisure travelers. Guangzhou, a major economic hub in southern China, serves as an important international gateway, while Sihanoukville's strategic position as both a commercial port and tourist hotspot has attracted increasing numbers of Chinese visitors and investors.
The 2026 China (Guangdong)-ASEAN Trade Promotion and Supply Chain Cooperation Mechanism Development Coordination and Exchange Conference will be held in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong Province, from July 15 to 16, as announced at a press conference held on July 8.
Under the new rules, tax refund applications for purchases under 10,000 yuan are subject to random physical checks, while those involving purchases of 10,000 yuan or more still require a full inspection. The updated policy also introduces paperless processing, improves refund-upon-purchase services, and expands the network of participating stores.
Guangdong-based agtech company XAG launched its new X Series agricultural robots on July 6, marking a major step toward fully automated crop-protection operations.
Across Guangdong, theatres and concert halls are hosting a diverse lineup of performances, from dance and concerts to musicals. Here are our top picks for the month.
A smart factory in Guangzhou's Nansha District can produce up to 45,000 air conditioners (ACs) a day, meeting the surging European demand for Midea's PortaSplit units.
For expatriate families and those planning to move to Guangzhou, choosing the right school is a top priority. The newly released Blue Paper of International Schools, Schools for Hong Kong and Macao Students in Guangzhou serves as a practical guide to the city's international education landscape.
The collaboration illustrates how the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is combining the complementary strengths of its three regions to foster technological innovation, reinforcing its position as one of China's leading innovation hubs.
Her choice of Guangdong as the first stop is no coincidence: the province stands as China's most economically dynamic region and a vital gateway for China-African engagement. Guangdong has forged increasingly close ties with Namibia in recent years through robust trade figures, high-level policy dialogue, and practical projects that deliver water, jobs, food, and hope.
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