On the afternoon of May 12, Sun Zhiyang, Mayor of Guangzhou, met with a delegation led by Chen Guangzhe, Vice President for Infrastructure at the World Bank.
"Be gentle when adding the eyes to the tea pastries with the bamboo stick—look, it's come to life!" On May 11, during a language corner event at the Nansha Jiaomenhe International Neighborhood, the air was filled with the light fragrance of tea, and tables were full of brightly colored pastries.
The latest update of the Essential Science Indicators (ESI), released recently and covering data from January 2015 to February 2025, shows six universities from Guangdong among the world's top 500 research institutions and ten ranked in China's top 100.
Guangzhou has introduced a set of measures to promote the high-quality development of service and digital trade. The 22 measures for service and digital trade aimto support local enterprises in optimizing structures, improving efficiency, and strengthening capabilities, with support of up to 1 million yuan for enterprises.
The 33rd Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF), one of China's longest-running and most market-driven tourism exhibitions, is set to take place from May 15 to 17, 2025, at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou. Themed "Meaningful Tourism, Enduring Connections," this year's edition promises to deepen international tourism collaboration and explore innovative models for sustainable travel development.
On May 6, Sun Yat-sen University hosted a conference on AI, bringing together researchers and academic leaders to discuss how higher education should respond to one of the most profound technological shifts of our time.
A celebratory banquet highlighting the ties between Guangdong, China's largest provincial economy, and Canada's Province of British Columbia (B.C.) was held on May 6 at the historic White Swan Hotel in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province.
China's cross-border and domestic travel saw a remarkable surge during the five-day May Day holiday, with Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport handling over 230,000 inbound and outbound passengers—a year-on-year increase of 22%, according to Guangzhou Customs.
The 137th Canton Fair concluded successfully on May 5, welcoming 288,938 international buyers, a year-on-year increase of 17.3% compared to the 135th Canton Fair, with a total intended export transaction volume of $25.44 billion. New and returning buyers numbered 171,750 and 117,188, respectively, rising by 14.6% and 21.4%.
With policy effects rapidly taking hold, the economy of Nansha district, Guangzhou in South China's Guangdong province got off to a good start in the first quarter of this year.
On April 29, a handover ceremony was held in Suva, the capital of Fiji and the friendly city of Guangzhou, marking the donation of 800 chairs from Guangzhou to Marist Brothers High School, a renowned local institution. The event drew over 200 attendees, including Chinese Ambassador to Fiji Zhou Jian, the school's principal Mr. Asish Dayal, teachers, students, and media representatives.
Under the auspices of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Affairs (CPAFFC), a delegation from the Iraq-China Friendship Association embarked on a cultural exchange program in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, on April 27.
As the May Day holiday approaches, the Guangzhou People's Art Center in the city's Yuexiu District has unveiled a rich lineup of art exhibitions, featuring renowned artists from China and abroad and offering a unique blend of professional artistry and public engagement.
As the early summer breeze carries the scent of blooming lotus, Baomo Garden (宝墨园) in Panyu District, Guangzhou, unveils its first wave of blooming early lotuses. From May 1 to 5, the garden will host the "Early Lotus Viewing Season."
From 10:00 to 16:30 daily, the park's main attraction will be its free water carnival, where families can enjoy water gun fights, splash parties, and bubble playgrounds.
Amid the dual peak of May Day travel and the Canton Fair, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is preparing for a surge in passenger traffic, particularly from international and transfer travelers.
China Southern Airlines is gearing up for the May Day travel rush with plans to operate nearly 23,000 flights between April 29 and May 6, averaging around 2,860 flights per day.
As of April 28, 2025, passenger traffic on the Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong High-Speed Rail has reached 10.002 million journeys in the year of 2025.
How about stepping into the world of your favorite Chinese films and TV dramas during the May Day holiday? From dazzling streets to serene landscapes, Guangdong is a real-life film set, offering a unique holiday experience for both movie buffs and travel enthusiasts!
Whether you're in Guangzhou for travel or business, shopping is always a must. Now, overseas shoppers can receive tax refunds while shopping through an easy online process.
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