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2025-08-08

Guangdong transport accelerates recovery as rain eases

On August 7, as rainfall subsided, 10 of the 16 closed expressways in Guangdong had reopened, while full train service had resumed across all rail lines.

2025-08-07

Hello Global Friends! Explore China Visa-Free!

Hello Global Friends! Explore China Visa-Free! Welcome to China.

2025-08-07

August Exhibition Guide | Explore new artistic frontiers in Guangdong

This August, a range of exhibitions will be on view at the Guangdong Museum of Art. Here's your guide to a rewarding artistic experience.

2025-08-06

August Calendar | Must-attend fairs & exhibitions in Guangdong

This August, Guangdong will host a dazzling array of trade fairs and exhibitions, covering industries from cross-border e-commerce, smart manufacturing, and AI technology to books, furniture, tea culture, automotive, intangible cultural heritage, and IP copyrights.

2025-08-06

"Heart of the GBA" sees rapid growth in 3 years with annual GDP surpassing 230 bln yuan

On August 4, a White Paper was released to mark the third anniversary of the implementation of the Nansha Plan, summarizing the latest achievements in the Nansha District, Guangzhou, one of the four major cooperation platforms in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and an important window for China's opening-up.

2025-08-05

Guangzhou's White Swan Hotel launches 17-day Thai Culinary Festival

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Thailand, White Swan Hotel in Guangzhou has kicked off a 17-day Thai Culinary Festival. Running from August 1 to 17, the event offers guests an immersive experience of authentic Thai cuisine and traditional performing arts.

2025-08-05

Award ceremony dress centered on the horse-face skirt unveiled for China's 15th National Games

A stunning fusion of cultural heritage and modern design! Unveiled in Shenzhen on August 2, the award ceremony dress for China's 15th National Games and 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) features the traditional horse-face skirt—an intangible cultural heritage—combined with the elegance of the qipao. Inspired by Cantonese embroidery and the peony "A Blooming Branch," the dress reflects China's rich history, national pride, and the unyielding spirit of its athletes.

2025-08-05

South China's Guangdong sees decline in new Chikungunya cases

The number of new locally transmitted cases of Chikungunya fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease, has declined in south China's Guangdong Province over the past week, though risks remain, local disease control authorities said on Sunday.

2025-08-04

August calendar | 15th National Games Fitness Events

The 15th National Games and the National Para Games began their 100-day countdown on August 1. In the last 100-day stretch before the Games, Guangdong is set to host a series of exciting 15th National Games fitness events for the general public.

2025-08-01

Guangzhou designates high-risk zones for chikungunya

The mosquito-borne disease risk level across Guangzhou has been rated as medium, according to the latest mosquito vector monitoring map released by the Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on July 31.

2025-08-01

23 GBA companies make 2025 Fortune Global 500 list

On July 29, 23 companies from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) made the 2025 Fortune Global 500 list, up one from 2024, with 18 headquartered in Guangdong and 5 in Hong Kong SAR.

2025-08-01

Baiyun Airport's fifth runway completes successful test flight

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has successfully completed a test flight on its new fifth runway, marking a key milestone in the airport's multi-billion-yuan expansion.

2025-07-31

2025 Southern China Book Fair to be held in August in Guangzhou

The 2025 Southern China Book Fair will redefine cultural exchange as it opens its doors at the Canton Fair Complex from August 15 to 19 in Guangzhou. This year's event transcends regional boundaries to emerge as a landmark international platform, seamlessly blending technological innovation, youthful creativity, and cross-cultural dialogue.

2025-07-31

Guangzhou launches WeChat mini-program for 15th National Games

A new WeChat mini-program, "National Games Guangzhou(全运广州)," was officially launched on July 29 to streamline services for the upcoming 15th National Games and Paralympic Games. This platform combines navigation services and event information in one place using smart technologies like instant translation and camera-guided directions.

2025-07-30

Guangzhou conducts citywide mosquito control operations in two daily sessions

On July 28, the Guangzhou Municipal Health Commission announced that the city has launched a comprehensive mosquito control campaign. All districts in Guangzhou will carry out unified mosquito control operations from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., aiming to effectively lower the mosquito population density.

2025-07-30

11 key questions about chikungunya fever

Chikungunya fever is a viral illness caused by the chikungunya virus, primarily transmitted through the bites of Aedes mosquitoes. Its main symptoms include fever, rash, and joint and muscle pain. While most patients recover within a week, 30%-40% may experience persistent joint pain lasting months or even years, significantly affecting their long-term quality of life.

2025-07-29

Guangzhou Metro tries out keeping turnstiles always open

Guangzhou Metro is piloting always-open turnstiles at Line 11’s Huajing Road Station, allowing passengers to tap their ticket, card, or scan a QR code and walk through without waiting for the turnstile doors to close and reopen.

2025-07-29

Guangzhou's bonded logistics foreign trade up by nearly 30% in H1 2025

Guangzhou's trade volume of bonded logistics reached RMB56.65 billion, up 29.9% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, contributing 13.6% to the city's total foreign trade growth, according to customs data.

2025-07-29

Chikungunya surge in Guangdong: What mosquito repellents you can take on metro?

From July 20 to July 26, a total of 2,940 local Chikungunya fever cases were reported across Guangdong, with no severe or fatal cases noted, according to an announcement released by the Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Prevention and Control on July 27.

2025-07-28

One-Stop Tax Refund: How to claim purchases from 600+ Guangzhou stores in minutes

Recently, Guangzhou launched its first "centralized instant tax refund upon purchase" point for overseas travelers at Parc Central in Tianhe District. The service point can process tax refunds for overseas travelers' purchases at any of the over 600 tax-free stores across all 11 districts of Guangzhou. Travelers only need to follow five simple steps to get a tax refund of up to RMB 20,000 within minutes.