"This is a very important visit, with very important outcomes and a big delegation, and I think it is a great privilege that we are members of a nation whose president receives that honorary medal," said Bojan Lalić, director of the Belt and Road Institute Belgrade, underscoring the profound nature of this milestone.
The opening ceremony for the 2026 Guangzhou Science and Technology Week and the 10th Science Carnival was held at Guangzhou Zoo on May 23, kicking off a month-long series of science outreach activities across the city.
The outline sets out eight development goals and 19 key tasks across various sectors. Guangdong aims to achieve average annual GDP growth of around 5 percent and make major breakthroughs in developing new quality productive forces, serving and integrating into the new development paradigm, and building a modernized economic system.
China's Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship, carried by a Long March-2F carrier rocket, lifted off smoothly from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 11:08 p.m. Sunday.
The 2026 Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF) concluded in Guangzhou on May 23, highlighting the strong recovery momentum of China's tourism industry and the growing appeal of the country's travel market to both international businesses and local consumers.
The Guangdong delegation secured more than 10 billion yuan in deals during the 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF), which closed on May 25 in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has unveiled a broad service expansion on the 16th China Tourism Day, combining tourism-linked offerings and new terminal infrastructure as it moves to strengthen its role as a leading international aviation gateway in southern China.
Crowds packed the halls of the ongoing 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF), one of China's largest and most influential cultural events. But beyond the exhibitions and performances, the fair has also become a gathering place for visitors from around the world, each arriving with a distinct purpose.
Is it Canton or Guangzhou for Guangzhou? Guangzhou has always been open to the world—from historic trade routes to a global hub today. It’s where tradition and modern life move together, shaping a city that feels both grounded and forward-looking. You may come for business or curiosity, but the energy, the culture, and the pace stay with you.
The five-day 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) kicked off in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on May 21. Recognized as one of China's most influential cultural expos, this year's ICIF features 6,312 exhibitors and more than 120,000 products, including 310 international exhibitors from more than 65 countries and regions.
As part of the "Guangdong Goods, Global Reach" initiative, a provincial lychee carnival event kicked off in Guangzhou on May 20, 2026.
As China marked the 16th annual China Tourism Day on May 19, Guangzhou welcomed a special tour group from Malaysia, underscoring the growing cultural and tourism ties between Guangdong and Southeast Asia.
Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong Province, launched the 2026 Guangzhou Service Consumption Season and a Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area food carnival at the iconic Canton Tower on May 18, 2026. The event offers residents and tourists a one-stop experience combining dining, entertainment and leisure.
To celebrate China Tourism Day on May 19, hotel operators in Guangdong rolled out a series of consumer-friendly tourism initiatives aimed at boosting travel spending and expanding leisure options for residents and visitors.
Guangzhou will offer free admission, discounted tickets, and special tourism promotions at more than 100 attractions on May 19, 2026, as the city hosts the national main venue events for the 2026 China Tourism Day.
With the popularity of the Chaoshan-dialect film Dear You in China, qiaopi, a UNESCO Memory of the World that refers to historical documents combining letters, account records, and remittance receipts sent by overseas Chinese to their families, has drawn attention to the emotional ties between overseas Chinese communities and their hometowns. On the occasion of International Museum Day on May 18, visitors are invited to explore museums across Guangdong that preserve this unique cultural heritage.
On May 15, a group of foreign consuls gathered in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province to learn about Huajuhong, a magical local specialty made from fruit peel in Guangdong.
English football icon Michael Owen sent local fans into a frenzy on the evening of May 17 with a surprise visit to a grassroots football match in Guangzhou.
As museums around the world mark International Museum Day 2026 under the theme "Museums Uniting a Divided World," Guangdong Museum is hosting a three-day program of exhibitions, workshops, city walks, bilingual tours and accessibility-focused events in Guangzhou.
On May 15, full-scale construction officially commenced on the Phase V project of the Nansha Port Area at Guangzhou Port, located on Longxue Island in Nansha, Guangzhou. The project is a major national project under China's 14th Five-Year Plan and a key supporting project for the Greater Bay Area's world-class port cluster.
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