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2025-07-30

Guangzhou conducts citywide mosquito control operations in two daily sessions

On July 28, the Guangzhou Municipal Health Commission announced that the city has launched a comprehensive mosquito control campaign. All districts in Guangzhou will carry out unified mosquito control operations from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., aiming to effectively lower the mosquito population density.

2025-07-30

11 key questions about chikungunya fever

Chikungunya fever is a viral illness caused by the chikungunya virus, primarily transmitted through the bites of Aedes mosquitoes. Its main symptoms include fever, rash, and joint and muscle pain. While most patients recover within a week, 30%-40% may experience persistent joint pain lasting months or even years, significantly affecting their long-term quality of life.

2025-07-29

Chikungunya surge in Guangdong: What mosquito repellents you can take on metro?

From July 20 to July 26, a total of 2,940 local Chikungunya fever cases were reported across Guangdong, with no severe or fatal cases noted, according to an announcement released by the Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Prevention and Control on July 27.

2025-07-28

Guangzhou issues list of designated hospitals for dengue and chikungunya fever treatment

From July 26 to August 1, Guangzhou will launch a citywide anti-mosquito campaign to curb the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.

2025-07-28

How can we prevent chikungunya fever?

Guangdong Province is experiencing extreme heat and frequent rainfall, accelerating mosquito breeding and leading to a surge in mosquito-borne diseases. Five key measures to prevent chikungunya fever are outlined below.

2024-12-19

1st healthcare service center for expats launched in Guangzhou

The first national health service center for international visitors in China has been inaugurated at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport by medical facilities located in the Tianhe district.

2024-05-29

Efficient foreigner-friendly real estate registration services in Guangzhou

The Guangzhou municipal planning and natural resources bureau has implemented a multilingual service window for real estate registration information inquiries at the government service center effective April 25.

2024-04-23

Weixin Pay launches service for visitors to Canton Fair

Mobile payments app Weixin Pay has launched a monthlong inbound payment service targeting overseas visitors to the China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, in a bid to provide convenient payment options for global traders.

2024-04-17

Regulations of Guangzhou city on Foreign Language Signs in Public Places

The regulations of Guangzhou city on Foreign Language Signs in Public Places is crucial efforts to propel the development of Guangzhou as a hub for global communication.

2024-04-01

Streamlined e-payments for Canton Fair merchants at the airport

With the 135th Canton Fair scheduled for April 15th, Guangzhou has recently been welcoming merchants and guests from around the world.

2024-03-22

Multilingual Alipay to enhance foreigners' e-payment experiences

Alipay, the digital payment arm of Chinese financial technology company Ant Group, is allocating more resources to roll out translation services in 16 languages, to ensure foreigners in China can use mobile payments without any hurdles.

2024-03-21

Currency Exchange Guide for Overseas Visitors to Guangdong

During your visit to Guangdong, if you need to exchange cash for RMB, you can utilize the following facilities: bank branches, foreign currency exchange machines, foreign currency exchange agencies, and franchised institutions for foreign currency exchange.

2024-03-19

Guide to Payment Services in China

2024-03-13

Payment service handbook for overseas visitors to Guangzhou

This Payment Service Guide, covering instructions on payment with overseas and domestic bank cards, cash, mobile payment, and e-CNY, is intended to provide you with a safe, convenient, inclusive and diverse payment experience.

2024-03-13

Guide to Working & Living in China

To facilitate foreign business expatriates working and living in China, the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, in collaboration with relevant departments, has compiled A Guide to Working and Living in China as Business Expatriates (2024 Edition).

2024-03-12

China ups efforts to meet payment needs of foreigners, elderly

China on March 7 released a guideline aimed at continuing to optimize payment services of bank cards, promoting cash use and facilitating mobile payment as part of the efforts to better fulfill the diverse payment preferences of foreigners and senior citizens in the country.

2024-03-07

Payment Service Guide for Overseas Visitors to Guangdong

This Payment Service Guide, covering instructions on payment with overseas and domestic bankcards, cash, mobile payment, and e-CNY, is intended to provide you with a safe, convenient inclusive, and diverse payment experience.

2024-02-06

Guangzhou enacts foreign language sign regulations

Guangzhou recently released the Regulations of Guangzhou City on Foreign Language Signs in Public Places, the first of its kind at the local level in China, which has taken effect as of February 1st. Below is the full text of the Regulations.

2023-10-07

An Expat's Guide to Mobile Pay in Guangzhou

As China becomes more connected with the world, an increasing number of foreigners are coming to Guangzhou for various reasons such as family reunions, travel, education, employment, and long-term stays.

2024-07-30

Measures rolled out to facilitate accommodation for foreigners traveling in China

China will continue rolling out measures to further facilitate accommodation for foreigners traveling in China, according to a circular released on Thursday.