@Int'l tourists: It's your prime time to shop in Guangzhou!

The 137th Canton Fair is now in full swing in Guangzhou, followed closely by the May Day holiday. As China expands its "refund-upon-purchase" service for overseas tourists to all provinces and continues the 240-hour visa-free transit policy, Guangzhou is witnessing a surge in inbound tourism.

14 tech innovations unveiled for Guangzhou venue of 15th National Games

Guangzhou recently unveiled 14 technological innovation projects for the 15th National Games, 10 of which were initiated by local enterprises or research institutions.

Guangdong braces for sweltering humidity and thunderstorms as weather shifts

Guangdong Province experienced significant weather contrasts this week, with heavy rainfall in the northern areas and rising temperatures elsewhere, leading to oppressive humidity ahead of an incoming cold front.

Cycling event held in Guangzhou to promote agricultural tourism

On April 20, nearly a thousand cyclists set off from the GBA Agricultural Innovation Hub in Conghua District, Guangzhou, for a 13.14-kilometre eco-ride.

Guangzhou exhibitors report over $1 bln in intended deals at Canton Fair

The first phase of the 137th Canton Fair concluded successfully on April 19, with 923 companies from the Guangzhou Trade Delegation participating. The cumulative intended transaction volume surpassed one billion dollars amid tariff tensions, with a significant increase in orders from buyers in Europe, Asia, and Africa.

China's Guangdong Free Trade Zone marks decade of explosive growth, eyes global investors

China's Guangdong Free Trade Zone (FTZ), a pivotal testing ground for economic reforms, has reported a decade of rapid expansion, with annual import-export growth averaging over 24% since its launch in 2015, according to the latest briefing by China's Ministry of Commerce.

International enterprises eye opportunities at China's major trade exhibitions

In spite of intensified trade protectionism and geopolitical tensions, China's products and market are still appealing to foreign business people.

AI hair washing debuts in Guangzhou city, priced at $2.59 per service

Artificial intelligence (AI) hair washing stores are being opened in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, offering customers fully automated, machine-operated hair washing service with minimal staff involvement.

Guangdong enters "muggy mode" with light fog and showers

Guangdong Province is experiencing increased humidity from April 19 to 20, with light fog in the mornings and evenings across most cities and counties. The northern and central regions are also seeing a rise in thunderstorms.

Guangzhou Academy of Social Sciences and Gwangju Institute sign agreement to deepen AI, culture cooperation

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport ranks among top 10 busiest airport in 2024

Local official delegation from Luxembourg first visited Guangzhou

Guangdong's foreign trade hits 2.14 tln yuan in Q1 2025, up 4.2% YoY

In the first quarter of 2025, Guangdong's total imports and exports reached 2.14 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 4.2%, which is 2.9 percentage points higher than the national average. Exports totaled 1.34 trillion yuan, up 1.4%, while imports amounted to 798.15 billion yuan, up 9.3%.

What topics were discussed at 2025 US-China Youth Health Dialogue?

On April 15, the 2025 US-China Youth Health Dialogue was held at Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) in Guangzhou, Guangdong. Young American doctors and medical students from prestigious institutions such as Yale University, Stanford University, Harvard University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Michigan collaborated with delegates from Chinese hospitals and medical schools, including Peking Union Medical College Hospital and the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University.

Guangzhou displays city image in Kathmandu

The Chinese city of Guangzhou on Tuesday showcased its city image in the Nepali capital in efforts to deepen cultural exchanges and cooperation.

Guangzhou launches trade-in campaign for Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan residents and foreign nationals

As the 137th session of the Canton Fair is set to open on April 15, Guangzhou has introduced a comprehensive trade-in campaign targeting residents from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, as well as foreign nationals. This initiative aims to enhance the consumption experience for overseas guests and highlight the city's appeal as an international consumer hub.

Guangzhou Nansha unveils policies to boost foreign trade with rewards of up to 10 mln yuan

Nansha District of Guangzhou has introduced a new policy package to promote high-quality foreign trade development, offering rewards of up to 10 million yuan for enterprises. The focus is on four key areas: strengthening enterprises, fostering new trade formats, enhancing platform functions, and improving services, providing comprehensive support for foreign trade enterprises.

System Upgrade Completion Notice for English Website of Guangzhou Foreign Affairs Office

We are pleased to announce that the system upgrade for the English website of the Guangzhou Foreign Affairs Office (http://www.eguangzhou.gov.cn/) has been successfully completed, and the website officially resumed operation on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport set to open China’s first pet terminal

Airline boosts flights and services to support 137th Canton Fair

China Southern Airlines (CSA) has announced a significant increase in flight operations and passenger services to meet the surging travel demand during the 137th Canton Fair.