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2025-10-17

Brazilian buyer: Canton Fair as a premier hub for innovation and new trends

On October 15, the 138th Canton Fair commenced in Guangzhou, once again establishing itself as the world's essential platform for discovering the latest products, pioneering technologies, and emerging industry trends. Lucas Claudino, a Brazilian buyer at the 138th Canton Fair whose business is in the electronics sector, is attracted to the Canton Fair by its impressive number of new products revealed every year.

2025-10-17

Beyond Canton Fair: new exhibition traces Guangdong's thousand-year foreign trade history

The 138th Canton Fair opened in Guangzhou on October 15, coinciding with the launch of a new exhibition at the Guangdong Museum that traces the province's millennium-long history of foreign trade.

2025-10-16

Trace a millennium of Guangdong's foreign trade

These days, Guangzhou is buzzing with energy as the 138th Canton Fair unfolds, drawing tens of thousands of buyers from across the globe. One of the world's largest trade events, it's where entrepreneurs seek the next big product or opportunity. But why Guangzhou? How did this southern city become China's gateway to the world?

2025-10-16

Guide for Canton Fair instant tax refund & shopping offers

As the 138th Canton Fair kicks off, Guangzhou is rolling out exclusive shopping discounts and instant tax refund services across the city. It's shopping time!

2025-10-16

Faster clearance and tax refunds: Guangzhou Customs launches new measures to support Canton Fair

A series of measures aimed at overseas exhibitors and buyers has been introduced by Guangzhou Customs to ensure the smooth operation of the 138th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), being held in three phases from October 15 to November 4 in Guangzhou City, South China.

2025-10-16

138th Canton Fair opens in Guangzhou with record-breaking scale

On October 15, the 138th Canton Fair commenced in Guangzhou, setting new historical records with a total exhibition area of 1.55 million square meters, 74,600 booths, and over 32,000 participating enterprises. Approximately 3,600 companies are making their debut at this edition.

2025-10-15

Must-have city transport apps in China② | For Canton Fair and beyond

Are you coming to Guangzhou for the Canton Fair or exploring Guangdong's vibrant cities like Shenzhen and Foshan? With just a few essential apps, you can easily ride the metro, call a cab, or navigate the city—all from your phone.

2025-10-15

@Overseas buyers: Guide to ID badge application and entry for Canton Fair!

The 138th Canton Fair kicks off in Guangzhou on October 15. This video will break down the buyerIDbadge application process to help you seize trade opportunities.

2025-10-14

A five-minute walk to Canton Fair: Pazhou Port enhances access for global visitors

With the Canton Fair around the corner, Pazhou Hong Kong and Macao Passenger Ferry Terminal, only a 5-minute walk from the Canton Fair Complex Zone B, has rolled out a number of newly upgraded services to make attending the Canton Fair smooth and effortless.

2025-10-14

Guangzhou Gourmet Week kicks off: Guide for Int'l visitors

The third edition of Guangzhou Gourmet Week (GGW) officially opened on October 11 at Haixinsha Island, a central landmark in Guangzhou.

2025-10-14

Canton Fair Music & Cuisine Festival: Sharing beauty through intangible cultural heritage

During the 138th session, the Canton Fair Music & Cuisine Festival at the Atrium Garden in Area A will be held under the theme "Connecting the World through Friendship, Savoring China's Intangible Cultural Heritage."

2025-10-14

Biking into future: Denmark-Guangzhou cycling event celebrates 75 years of diplomatic ties

On October 13, to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Denmark, the "Riding for a Greener Guangzhou" cycling event was held on Changzhou Island in Guangzhou, bringing together nearly 100 participants. The event promoted sustainable urban mobility and people-to-people exchanges against the backdrop of deepening bilateral ties.

2025-10-13

Guangzhou Metro accepts foreign bank cards for tap-to-ride payment from Oct 12

Guangzhou Metro has launched contactless tap-to-ride payments using bank cards from four major international card networks. Supported cards include overseas-issued Mastercard, American Express, Visa, and JCB cards, as well as domestically issued Mastercard and American Express cards that support RMB transactions.

2025-10-13

Top stays for 138th Canton Fair: Accommodation guide

As the 138th Canton Fair prepares to open its doors on October 15 in Guangzhou, the city is once again welcoming global business travelers. For visitors seeking both comfort and convenience, Guangzhou offers a selection of five-star hotels. Here are our top picks for your stay during this major event.

2025-10-11

Guangzhou exhibition schedule in mid-to-late Oct.

Guangzhou will host major trade fairs in mid-to-late October, showcasing innovation, manufacturing, and regional industry strength.

2025-10-11

Four Guangdong universities rank among world’s top 300 in THE Rankings 2026

The Times Higher Education (THE) released its latest World University Rankings on October 9. Four universities in Guangdong remain among the top 300 worldwide, once again showcasing the province's strong higher education performance.

2025-10-11

138th Canton Fair sets new record with unprecedented number of participating enterprises

The 138th Canton Fair is scheduled to take place in Guangzhou from October 15 to November 4, divided into three phases, with a record number of enterprises participating, as announced by the Ministry of Commerce during a special press conference on the afternoon of October 10.

2025-10-11

GBA lights National Games Flame with historic deep-sea "Source Fire"

In a historic first for any major global sports event, the flame for China's 15th National Games and the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities, as well as the 9th National Special Olympics Games, was lit on October 9 by "Source Fire" harvested from the deep sea.

2025-10-11

Guangzhou International Reception Hall officially unveiled

The recent establishment of the "Guangzhou International Reception Hall" is expected to provide crucial support for the Guangdong provincial capital city to build itself into an international trade hub.

2025-10-11

Over 52,000 foreign travelers enter China via Guangzhou border inspection during holiday

South China's Guangdong Province -- a major economic hub --experienced a substantial rise in international travelers during the 8-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, thanks to the country's ever-improving visa-free travel policies.