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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

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

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.

2026-02-02

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.

2026-02-02

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

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.

2026-01-27

Taste Chinese New Year like a local in Guangzhou

If you're in Guangzhou and want to celebrate Chinese New Year like a local, but don't know where to start, there's one place you shouldn't miss. At Huacheng Square, right in the heart of the city, a massive New Year market brings together everything people prepare for the festival — especially the food.

2026-01-23

Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport's Terminal 3 begins full international operations

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has fully launched international operations at its new Terminal 3 (T3), following the second phase of airlines' relocation completed on January 22.

2026-01-16

Children's voices heal divides and guide reunion in a divisive world, says One Voice founder

During their two-week tour across China, the One Voice Children's Choir, founded by composer Masa Fukuda, exemplified his belief that "children have a magical gift to melt barriers," as he concluded the time the group spent in China during an interview with South.

2026-01-15

Int'l students from China's Inner Mongolia discover many sides of Guangzhou

A group of international students studying in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region explored Guangzhou from January 12 to 13, discovering how tradition and innovation coexist in the southern metropolis.

2026-01-12

One Voice Children's Choir visits Guangzhou, resonating voice of friendship along the Pearl River

Standing atop the Canton Tower, on January 10, the youthful members of the One Voice Children's Choir from Utah joined local Chinese students in singing the Cantonese classic "Friends." This very moment, overlooking the sprawling cityscape, crystallized the purpose of their two-week journey across China: building connections through melody.

2026-01-13

One Voice Children's Choir sings China-U.S. friendship in Guangzhou

The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall resonated with a blend of youthful harmonies and cross-cultural warmth on the evening of January 11, as the Utah-based One Voice Children's Choir concluded their China tour with a New Year's concert.

2026-01-12

How a Belgian diplomat finds a second home in Guangzhou | My Home in GBA ②

What does "home" mean when you live halfway across the world? In this episode of My Home in GBA, we visit Wim Peeters, the Consul General of Belgium in Guangzhou. He invites us into his life in Guangzhou—a story built piece by piece from the city's rich history and warm community.

2026-01-05

Street interview in Guangzhou: How's your 2025 and what's your 2026 wishes?

As 2025 comes to an end, what has the past year meant for expats living in Guangzhou? For those who have spent years in the city, it might be about trying new things with family in familiar places. For newcomers, it might be a year of firsts and new experiences. So as 2026 approaches, what are people looking forward to?

2026-01-05

China and Oceania: Economic cooperation anchors shared growth with Pacific Island Countries

Following the third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting in May 2025, China's relationships with nations across Oceania have entered a phase of stable and pragmatic development, driven primarily by economic interdependence and a distinct development model that resonates with regional partners.

2025-12-31

Viennese Waltzes bring new year's spirit to Guangzhou in open-air symphony pop-up

A symphony flash mob by the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra turned the Taikoo Hui Guangzhou into an open-air concert hall on December 29. Golden melodies and waltz rhythms filled the air, offering shoppers a spontaneous celebration of Viennese charm and kicking off the city's New Year festivities.

2026-01-01

Guangzhou's 2025 in review: Building warm connections with the world

In 2025, Guangzhou didn't just open its doors—it ignited a new era of global connectivity. By fully leveraging the power of foreign affairs, we have injected vibrant momentum into the city's high-quality development, positioning Guangzhou as a premier gateway for international exchange. Our global network is more active than ever, reinforcing Guangzhou's stature as a world-class international hub.

2025-12-30

2025 "Shi Chao" Carnival held in Guangzhou

The 2025 "Shi Chao" (Lion Dance Super League) Carnival, themed around the High-quality Development Project for Guangdong Counties, Towns, and Villages (hereinafter referred to as "the Project"), opened at Huacheng Square in Guangzhou on December 27.