As the Dragon Boat Festival draws near, hotels across Guangzhou are reimagining traditional zongzi through collaborations with museums, cultural institutions, and renowned food brands.
China's annual national college entrance examination, or gaokao, will begin on June 7. As millions of students prepare for one of the country's most important exams, visitors can also explore a much older tradition of learning.
A new city terminal for Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport opened in Zhaoqing, Guangdong province, on June 5, offering local residents and travelers a one-stop, convenient service for airport transfers.
This summer, one of China's most celebrated archaeological discoveries will come to Guangzhou for its first large-scale presentation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
The 21st China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair (CISMEF) will be held from September 3 to 6, 2026, at Area D of the China Import and Export Fair Complex (Canton Fair Complex) in Guangzhou, Guangdong.
June 2026 marks the third anniversary of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) entering into force. Guangdong's foreign trade enterprises have benefited from RCEP tariff concessions for three consecutive years, with cumulative tariff savings totaling 1.4 billion yuan.
On June 2, the world's first hybrid tree bred from a litchi mother ("Huaizhi") and a longan father ("Shixia") bore fruit for the first time at the Field Genebank for Litchi in Guangzhou. Temporarily named "Huaishi", this hybrid marks a historic breakthrough in overcoming reproductive isolation between these two popular summer fruits.
On June 3, the China-Europe Freight Train X8186 carrying electronics and household appliances left Guangzhou en route to Horgos Port in northwest China.
Jointly organized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Guangdong Airport Authority (GAA), the two-day event brought together hundreds of airlines, airports, and logistics executives to discuss air cargo growth, digital transformation, and supply chain resilience, as Guangzhou continues to strengthen its role as a key gateway for international trade.
The route operates twice a week, with flights on Wednesdays and Fridays, using Airbus A321LR aircraft. Flight KC8217 departs from Astana at 18:45 local time on Tuesdays and Thursdays, arriving in Guangzhou at 04:30 Beijing time the following day. The return flight, KC8218, leaves Guangzhou at 05:45 Beijing time on Wednesdays and Fridays and lands in Astana at 10:10 local time.
Guangdong Province announced at a press conference on June 2 a rich lineup of cultural, tourism and consumer events for the Dragon Boat Festival and summer holiday season, inviting visitors from across China and around the world to experience its unique traditions, coastal scenery and innovation-driven attractions.
During their tour, the envoys visited GAC AION and the Haixinsha Omni-Space Intelligent Experience Center, and witnessed firsthand the dynamic charm of "Guangdong-made" innovation, gaining deep insights into how cutting-edge technologies are reshaping daily life and global industries.
Fiji's Ambassador to China Robert Lee said many of the products on display could make a real difference to people's lives and hopes to see more Guangdong products enter the Fijian market.
On June 2, Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi praised a vehicle produced by Chinese automaker GAC during his visit to Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, describing its interior as "world-class."
Co-organized by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the People's Government of Guangdong Province, a series of events themed Set Sail for the 15th Five-Year Plan: China's Growth, World's Opportunity (Guangdong) kicked off in Guangzhou on June 1, bringing together 60 diplomatic envoys and officials from 37 countries for visits to cities across Guangdong, including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Zhongshan, over the coming days.
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.
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