Many participants of the 2025 Understanding China Conference have said that China's development practices offer the world -- countries in the Global South, in particular -- an alternative type of modernization distinct from established Western models, adding stability and momentum to global development.
A delegation of 20 journalists from 17 Latin American countries visited Guangzhou on December 2 as part of the series of events for the 2025 Understanding China Conference held from Nov 30 to Dec 2.
The 2025 Imperial Springs International Forum officially opened in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, on Tuesday under the theme of "For Global Cooperation and Solidarity."
Organized by South, the delegation of reporters from 11 countries discovered a city where cutting-edge technology coexists with deeply rooted cultural traditions, creating a unique blend of past and future along the modern Silk Road.
A delegation of 20 journalists from 17 Latin American countries visited Guangzhou on December 1 to attend the 2025 Understanding China Conference, gaining firsthand insights into China's 15th Five-Year Plan, the country's development blueprint for the next five years.
The discussions focused on seven core areas: global security amid uncertainty; recalibrating global governance; inclusiveness in a diverse world; artificial intelligence and its governance challenges; delivery of global public goods ahead of 2030 targets; dynamics of green and low-carbon development; and global economic trends amid escalating trade and tariff disputes.
The 2025 Cross-border E-commerce Conference will be held in Nansha, Guangzhou, on December 12. The event will gather over 500 representatives from key enterprises worldwide.
Guangzhou has held a public consultation to solicit views on newly drafted guidelines for the development of "international neighborhoods," as the southern Chinese city seeks to advance its urban planning in line with the growing needs of foreign residents.
Peter Jungen, Chairman of Peter Jungen Holding GmbH, attends the 2025 Understanding China International Conference, held from November 30 to December 2 in Guangzhou.
Wolfgang Schüssel, Former Chancellor of Austria, praised the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) as a rising global innovation hub.
"The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is the Silicon Valley of China," said Romano Prodi, former Italian Prime Minister and former President of the European Commission, in a recent interview.
This landmark event will delve into the global significance of China's 15th Five-Year Plan, innovative pathways for Chinese modernization, emerging opportunities for world advancement, and collaborative actions under the Global Governance Initiative.
Guangzhou and São Paulo signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Enhancing Exchange and Cooperation on November 24 local time in Brazil, officially becoming sister cities. With the signing of the MOU, Guangzhou has now established sister-city relations with 111 cities worldwide.
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies transformed its campus into a small world of its own as it hosted the 17th World Culture Festival on November 22-23, one of the highlights of the university’s 60th-anniversary celebrations.
According to the plan, the line is expected to be ready for official opening by the end of the year, reducing travel time between Guangzhou and Zhanjiang, located in southwestern Guangdong at the southernmost tip of the Chinese mainland, from more than 3 hours to about 1.5 hours.
The 2025 Understanding China Conference is set to be held from November 30 to December 2 in Guangzhou.
The 2025 Greater Bay Area Science Forum will take place from December 6–8 across Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, bringing together leading scientists, industry heads, and policymakers for three days of high-level discussions on frontier technologies and emerging industries.
A group of 20 teenagers from San Francisco visited Guangzhou on Wednesday to explore traditional Chinese culture at the Children's Palace Guangzhou. The group participated in courses showcasing classic Chinese arts, including calligraphy, paper cutting, martial arts, table tennis, and guzheng, a traditional stringed instrument.
The 15th meeting of the Singapore-Guangdong Collaboration Council was held in Guangzhou on Tuesday, announcing 20 new cooperation projects in areas including technological innovation, education and talent development, biomedicine, financial services, and green energy.
Unveiled in Guangzhou on November 25, the "Explore Guangdong" maps consolidate museums, libraries, galleries, scenic attractions, nature reserves, and botanical gardens from across the province into one intuitive platform.
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