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2026-07-10

Guangzhou to launch Greater Bay Area's first Ocean Magic Fantasy City this summer

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.

2026-07-10

Cambodia Airways to launch Sihanoukville-Guangzhou service

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.

2026-07-10

Guangdong-ASEAN cooperation mechanism exchange conference to be held on July 15 and 16

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.

2026-07-08

Guangzhou's upgraded tax refund policy boosts inbound spending

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.

2026-07-08

Guangdong-based agtech company XAG unveils next-gen agricultural drones for full-process automation

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.

2026-07-08

July Show Guide | Your cultural picks for the month

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.

2026-07-08

Guangzhou AI-powered factory fuels Europe's AC boom

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.

2026-07-07

Guide to Guangzhou's international schools and schools for Hong Kong and Macao students

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.

2026-07-07

South China's highly interconnected Greater Bay Area drives tech innovation

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.

2026-07-07

Why Namibian President picks Guangdong for first stop of China visit

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.

2026-07-06

African Consular Corps explores Guangdong's vocational education amid growing industrial ties

Officials from 11 African consulates general in Guangzhou visited a vocational college in Guangdong on July 2 to learn about the province's approach to technical education and discuss how skills training could support expanding industrial cooperation between China and Africa.

2026-07-06

Chinese master and Pakistani apprentice clinch joint victory at CICA Skills Competition

At the awards ceremony on July 3, Rasool won first prize in the Intelligent Operation and Inspection of High-Voltage Cables event. As soon as he stepped off the stage, he embraced his mentor Jiang.

2026-07-06

Hanoi officials visit Guangzhou community and revolutionary sites

A delegation of senior officials from the Hanoi Municipal Party Committee visited Guangzhou's Jiu Nanhai Xian (Former Nanhai County) Community and several revolutionary sites on the afternoon of July 2 to learn about the city's urban renewal and grassroots governance, and to retrace the Vietnamese revolution footprints in Guangzhou.

2026-07-06

Building rockets like cars: Chairman of CAS Space

The first season of "Beacon Over Lingnan" consists of 20 episodes divided into four chapters: economy, culture, science and education, and people's livelihood. Twenty guests will share their thoughts on work and life, telling stories of Guangdong, the Greater Bay Area, and China from their personal perspectives.

2026-07-03

CICA delegates explore Guangzhou's smart manufacturing hub

On July 2, representatives from 23 member and observer states of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) visited the China Southern Power Grid Science and Technology Exchange Center, XPENG Guangzhou Intelligent Manufacturing Base, and Guangzhou GSK Vocational Training Institute for distinctive technical exchanges.

2026-07-03

Hanoi officials gain metro-building insights from Guangzhou visit

On the afternoon of June 30, a delegation of 33 senior officials from Hanoi's Municipal Party Committee visited the Guangzhou Metro Museum as part of their week-long training program in the city. The visit offered the Vietnamese officials a firsthand look at Guangzhou's transformation of its urban transit system.

2026-07-02

Drones help bridge two sides of Pearl River in GBA mega-project Shiziyang Channel

A heavy-duty drone successfully delivered a pilot rope across the Pearl River on June 30, signaling a key breakthrough for the Shiziyang Channel (狮子洋通道), the Guangdong Transportation Group announced. The project has now officially advanced into the superstructure construction phase for its cross-river section.

2026-07-02

CICA Skills Competition kicks off in Guangzhou

On July 1, the CICA Skills Competition officially got underway in Guangzhou, bringing together worker representatives from more than 20 CICA member states and several observer states. Around 80 foreign delegates attended the event.

2026-07-02

Guangzhou's auto exports surge 65.8%, becoming core driver of foreign trade growth

Guangzhou's automobile exports surged to over 120,000 vehicles in the first five months of 2026, with export value reaching 13.295 billion yuan, up 65.8% and 56.1% year on year, respectively, according to a release issued by the Guangzhou Municipal Commerce Bureau on June 29.

2026-07-02

Guangzhou Huangpu Frontier Inspection Station facilitates record export of Chinese electric heavy-duty trucks

The Huangpu Frontier Inspection Station under the Guangzhou General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection streamlined the export of a record shipment of 883 Chinese-made electric heavy-duty trucks from the Xinsha port area at Guangzhou Port on June 29 by introducing tailored customs clearance measures.