International youth experience cutting-edge tech in Guangzhou

On June 27, the international youth delegation of the 2025 "Future Close-Up" program visited Guangzhou, exploring WeChat Headquarters, China Southern Airlines' Industry-Education Training Base, and the autonomous driving firm WeRide—gaining firsthand insight into advancements in China's digital economy.

Dragon boat event in Guangzhou's Conghua draws 80,000 with lychees and fireworks

On June 29, the Conghua sub-venue of the 2025 Guangzhou International Dragon Boat Invitational came alive at Jin'ou Plaza on the Liuxi River, drawing 1,500 athletes from 60 global teams and attracting 80,000 spectators.

Guangzhou unveils two new metro lines with highest automation technology

Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, will open two new metro lines featuring the highest level of automation on Sunday, the city's metro operator said.

Foreign enterprises settle major projects in Guangzhou

Reinforcing its position as a premier global investment hub, Guangzhou, the provincial capital of Guangdong, is holding the 11th Guangzhou International Investment Conference from June 26-27, attracting multiple major foreign projects to settle in the city.

Nansha-LA shipping route set to open in July with 14-day direct delivery

A premium shipping route from South China to the West Coast of the United States, the first direct point-to-point route of its kind, is expected to open in July, according to the route's operators.

Guangzhou begins e-commerce rail service to Europe

Guangzhou has launched its first dedicated freight train for cross-border e-commerce shipments to Europe. The X8186 service departed this week packed with household appliances, clothing, and consumer goods from the city's eastern transport hub. It will pass through Khorgos port and reach Europe in 13 days.

"Guangzhou Day" event at Expo 2025 Osaka to kick off soon

The "Guangdong Day" event of the China Pavilion at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan, will take place from June 27 to 29, 2025.

Guangdong launches earthquake early warning mini-program to safeguard public safety

To enhance public safety in the face of earthquake threats, the Guangdong Earthquake Agency has rolled out the "Nanyue Earthquake Early Warning (南粤地震预警, Nányuè Dìzhèn Yùjǐng)" WeChat mini-program.

China Railway expands pilot service allowing pets to travel on high-speed trains, covering 25 stations

The high-speed routes include Beijing to Shanghai, Beijing to Guangzhou, Beijing to Harbin, and Shanghai to Kunming.

Guangzhou completes China's first low-altitude air route safety test

On June 20, Guangzhou's Haizhu District successfully completed China's first low-altitude air route safety test using a drone equipped with advanced communication, navigation, and monitoring systems.

"Perish in the Name of Love" blooms on Danube! Lingnan art amazes Serbia

Applause filled the China Cultural Center in Belgrade on Monday afternoon as visitors gathered for a performance of traditional Chinese opera and music, celebrating 70 years of China-Serbia friendship.

Cross-border payment channel launched! Residents in the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong can make real-time online transfers

The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the country's central bank, said on Friday that the cross-border payment connect linking users in the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong will begin operations on June 22.

2025 Sino-Greek Youth & Children's Art Exhibition kicks off in Guangzhou

On June 20, 2025, the "Sister Cities Bond, Painting Futures Beyond: 2025 Sino-Greek Youth & Children's Art Exhibition (Tianhe, Guangzhou)" officially opened at the Haoyi Tianhe Comprehensive Service Center within Liede International Neighborhood (Hong Kong and Macao Community).

Huadu National Economic Zone boosts digital hub with key projects, partnerships

The Digital Economy Investment Conference of the National-Level Guangzhou Huadu Economic & Technological Development Zone, along with the Huadu Session of the 11th Guangzhou Annual Investment Conference, was held on June 19.

15th National Games and the Special Olympics will involve 36,000 athletes

First China-Europe e-commerce express from Guangzhou reaches Europe in just 13 days

At 3 p.m. on June 18, Guangzhou's first China-Europe Railway e-commerce express, loaded with home appliances, apparel, and daily goods, departed from the Guangzhou Eastern Road-rail Intermodal Transport Hub and is expected to arrive in Italy in just 13 days via Khorgos in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

Guangzhou airport sees Central Asian travel boom

Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, has witnessed a surge in passenger arrivals from the five Central Asian nations.

11th Guangzhou Annual Investment Conference China to be held on June 26

The 11th Guangzhou Annual Investment Conference China is scheduled to be held at the Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center from June 26 to 27. This year's event continues the theme "Investing in Guangzhou is investing in the Future," attracting over 800 guests and aiming to engage global investors in sharing the city's policy benefits and industrial opportunities.

Guangzhou's low-altitude flight meteorological data service platform debuts at int'l emergency safety expo

At the 2025 Guangzhou International Emergency Safety Expo, held at the Canton Fair Complex from June 16, a low-altitude flight meteorological data service platform developed by the Guangzhou Meteorological Bureau stole the spotlight. Currently, the platform is undergoing trial operations with some government and enterprise users.

Guangzhou metro to launch 2 new lines within the year and trials new network map

Guangzhou Metro Line 10 from Xilang (西塱) to Yangji East (杨箕东), the eastern segment of Line 12 from Ersha Island (二沙岛) to Higher Education Mega Center South (大学城南), and the western segment from Xunfenggang (浔峰岗) to Guangzhou Gymnasium (广州体育馆) are set to open in 2025, according to a recently updated network map for Guangzhou Metro.