The regional GDP of Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, is expected to reach about 4.5 trillion yuan ($660 billion), with a per capita GDP exceeding $30,000 by 2030, according to the city's outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) for national economic and social development.
On June 1, AboFlah tried dragon boating for the first time in Guangzhou, experiencing the rhythm, teamwork, and vibrant cultural spirit that make this Chinese tradition so special. Over the past few days, he has visited Hong Kong, Macao, and Shenzhen, giving his global audience a closer look at daily life in China.
A keel-laying ceremony for two fully electric ferries (hereinafter referred to as "the Ferries") built by Ocean Crown Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Ocean Crown") was held at the shipyard in Nansha District, Guangzhou on May 29, marking the official start of hull assembly for the vessel project.
On May 29, a health lecture and free clinic for foreign women were held at the Zhujiang New Town Clinic of Foresea Life Insurance Guangzhou General Hospital, offering medical services including traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) consultations and breast health screenings.
AboFlah, one of the Middle East's top online content creators with nearly 70 million followers across social platforms, is currently in China for a week-long visit that kicked off on May 26.
A delegation from the Korea-China Economic and Cultural Education Association visited Guangzhou on May 27 and 28 to explore the city's latest advances in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and drone technology.
China Southern Airlines will open a new three-city international passenger service linking Guangzhou, Urumqi, and Frankfurt from June 1, expanding its China-Europe network.
Mr. Ma, a 54-year-old patient from Guangdong, successfully underwent implantation of the Penditure™ Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion System at Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital. The system is a repositionable clip designed to occlude the left atrial appendage and help prevent stroke. Unlike older devices, it can be reopened and repositioned during surgery.
"This is a very important visit, with very important outcomes and a big delegation, and I think it is a great privilege that we are members of a nation whose president receives that honorary medal," said Bojan Lalić, director of the Belt and Road Institute Belgrade, underscoring the profound nature of this milestone.
The opening ceremony for the 2026 Guangzhou Science and Technology Week and the 10th Science Carnival was held at Guangzhou Zoo on May 23, kicking off a month-long series of science outreach activities across the city.
The outline sets out eight development goals and 19 key tasks across various sectors. Guangdong aims to achieve average annual GDP growth of around 5 percent and make major breakthroughs in developing new quality productive forces, serving and integrating into the new development paradigm, and building a modernized economic system.
China's Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship, carried by a Long March-2F carrier rocket, lifted off smoothly from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 11:08 p.m. Sunday.
The 2026 Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF) concluded in Guangzhou on May 23, highlighting the strong recovery momentum of China's tourism industry and the growing appeal of the country's travel market to both international businesses and local consumers.
The Guangdong delegation secured more than 10 billion yuan in deals during the 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF), which closed on May 25 in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has unveiled a broad service expansion on the 16th China Tourism Day, combining tourism-linked offerings and new terminal infrastructure as it moves to strengthen its role as a leading international aviation gateway in southern China.
Crowds packed the halls of the ongoing 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF), one of China's largest and most influential cultural events. But beyond the exhibitions and performances, the fair has also become a gathering place for visitors from around the world, each arriving with a distinct purpose.
Is it Canton or Guangzhou for Guangzhou? Guangzhou has always been open to the world—from historic trade routes to a global hub today. It’s where tradition and modern life move together, shaping a city that feels both grounded and forward-looking. You may come for business or curiosity, but the energy, the culture, and the pace stay with you.
The five-day 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) kicked off in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on May 21. Recognized as one of China's most influential cultural expos, this year's ICIF features 6,312 exhibitors and more than 120,000 products, including 310 international exhibitors from more than 65 countries and regions.
As part of the "Guangdong Goods, Global Reach" initiative, a provincial lychee carnival event kicked off in Guangzhou on May 20, 2026.
As China marked the 16th annual China Tourism Day on May 19, Guangzhou welcomed a special tour group from Malaysia, underscoring the growing cultural and tourism ties between Guangdong and Southeast Asia.
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