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2026-02-10

Chinese FM to attend opening session of First APEC 2026 Senior Officials' Meeting

Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and minister of foreign affairs, will attend and address the opening session of the First APEC 2026 Senior Officials' Meeting in Guangzhou on Feb. 10, a foreign ministry spokesperson announced here on Monday.

2026-02-09

World Bank Group investigator: Guangdong's tech innovation is truly impressive

The APEC First Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM1), the first event of APEC China 2026, are being held in Guangzhou from February 1 to February 10.

2026-02-09

U.S. official applauds Guangzhou's green transition and rural revitalization

"What impressed me most was witnessing a vibrant village where centuries-old traditions harmoniously coexist with contemporary life, where people work in shops along ancient streets, and modern cafes infuse new vitality into historic spaces," Sherry Stephenson, a member of the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC), remarked during her visit to an ancient village in Guangzhou, south China, on February 6.

2026-02-09

APEC official: We can use APEC to seek consensus to resolve global issues

"The problems that we are facing are global problems, and we need global solutions for global problems. Why not have APEC as a way to seek consensus, reach understanding, then use this understanding at the global level?"

2026-02-09

What would APEC SOM1 representatives bring home from Guangdong?

The First Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM1), the first event of APEC China 2026, are being held in Guangzhou from February 1 to February 10.

2026-02-09

APEC Health Working Group delegations conduct field trips on brain health development in Guangzhou

On February 3, the delegations of APEC Health Working Group(HWG) policy dialogue conducted field trips in Guangzhou for knowledge exchanges on digital and AI empowered brain health diagnostic and treatment services.

2026-02-09

APEC SOM1 delegate: Guangzhou's green industries offer a model for sustainable development

The APEC First Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM1), the first event of APEC China 2026, are being held in Guangzhou from February 1 to February 10.

2026-02-09

Guangzhou's Chinese New Year fireworks show reservations open on Feb. 8

Reservations for the highly anticipated Guangzhou Baietan Chinese New Year Fireworks Display will open from February 8 to 10, giving residents and visitors a chance to secure their spots for the celebration.

2026-02-04

APEC customs plenary 2026 to spotlight digital, smart and green development in Guangzhou

The first plenary meeting of the APEC Sub-Committee on Customs Procedures (SCCP) in 2026 will be held in Guangzhou from February 4 to 6, highlighting digitalization, intelligence, and green development.

2026-02-04

Guangdong to upgrade shopping, taxation, and business services to ease expats' work and life

Guangdong Province is set to introduce a series of optimization measures in 2026, focusing on business regulations, shopping, and taxation to significantly improve convenience for foreign nationals working and living in the region. The announcement was made at a press conference held in the capital city, Guangzhou, on February 2, themed around optimizing the business environment.

2026-02-04

Thai delegate praises renovated Yongqingfang as a "living museum"

The First APEC Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM1), the first event of APEC China 2026, are being held in Guangzhou from February 1 to February 10.

2026-02-04

Papua New Guinea delegate: I can appreciate ancient and modern aspects of Guangzhou

The First APEC Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM1), marking the start of the 2026 APEC "China Year", are being held in Guangzhou from February 1 to February 10.

2026-02-04

Papua New Guinea delegate aspires to discover cultural codes of Guangzhou's diversity and inclusiveness

The APEC Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM1), the first event of APEC China 2026, were being held in Guangzhou from February 1 to February 10.

2026-02-03

Zheng Yongnian: Asia-Pacific's future economic center taking shape in China's Greater Bay Area

As APEC launches its 2026 agenda in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, a leading Chinese political economist said the Asia-Pacific is set to remain the center of global economic growth—and that its future core is increasingly taking shape in China's Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area in an interview with South on February 2.

2026-02-03

World's largest glasses-free 3D screen in an airport terminal lights up in Guangzhou

The world's largest naked-eye 3D screen ever installed in an airport terminal was unveiled at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport's Terminal 2 on February 1.

2026-02-03

Tickets for GBA Lantern Carnival go on sale February 2

The moment has arrived! Mark your calendars for February 2, when ticket sales begin for the 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Lantern Carnival. Prepare to be amazed by a dazzling 90-day spectacle where ancient lantern traditions meet stunning digital light art and drone shows. This immersive festival kicks off for the Lunar New Year and continues into early summer, promising an unforgettable experience for all.

2026-02-02

China Xplained | What to expect from the first official event of APEC China Year?

The First Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM1), the first event of APEC China 2026, were being held in Guangzhou from February 1 to February 10. It marks the official opening of the APEC China Year. This year-long process will culminate in November, with the economic leaders' meeting.

2026-02-02

First APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings kick off in Guangzhou

The First Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM1), the first event of APEC China 2026, were being held in Guangzhou from February 1 to February 10.

2026-02-02

Westlife joins 2026 GBA Spring Festival Gala

On January 31, the famous Irish boy band Westlife appeared in Guangzhou, China, to take part in the recording of the 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Chinese New Year Gala.

2026-01-30

Preparations & security measures unveiled for first 2026 APEC senior officials’ meeting in Guangzhou

A press conference on preparations and security measures for the first 2026 APEC senior officials' meeting and related meetings was held in Guangzhou on January 29.