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2026-11-03

New plant species discovered in Guangzhou's Conghua District

A new plant species, Scutellaria chenhedongensis(陈禾洞黄芩) X.W. Yi, Y.F. Chen & Q. Fan, has been formally described in PhytoKeys, an international journal of plant taxonomy.

2026-11-02

Will AI take over your career? Nobel laureate weighs in | South's exclusive interview

The Greater Bay Area Science Forum (GSF) 2026 is taking place across Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao from October 31 to November 2. During the forum, John Michael Kosterlitz, winner of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics and professor at Brown University, sat down with South for an exclusive interview on widespread anxiety over AI and career choices.

2026-11-02

Canton Fair AIGC Video 3 | From Guangdong to the world

The 140th Canton Fair opened in Guangzhou on October 14 and will run until November 4, 2026, marking 70 years since its first session in 1957.

2026-10-29

Promo video released for 6th GBA Culture and Arts Festival

A promotional video for the 6th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Culture and Arts Festival has been released ahead of the festival's opening in Shenzhen on October 31.

2026-10-28

U.S. arts delegation explores cultural connections in Guangzhou

A delegation of more than 10 American arts-world luminaries visited Guangzhou on October 26. They toured the Chen Clan Academy, Yongqing Fang and other sites as part of the China-U.S. arts education and cultural industry exchange program.

2026-10-27

10M-follower Malaysian creator amazed by China's robots at Canton Fair

Jordan Yeoh had heard of the Canton Fair for a decade. But stepping inside the massive exhibition for the first time was a completely different experience.

2026-10-27

Danish veteran buyer's Canton Fair observation: China and Asia are really setting the trend for Europe

For Danish buyer Michael Jensen, the Canton Fair is more than a sourcing event. It is where long-term business partnerships begin, product ideas take shape and emerging consumer trends come into view.

2026-10-26

Canton Fair AIGC Video 2 | From exhibition hall to smart factory

The 140th Canton Fair opened in Guangzhou on October 14 and will run until November 4, 2026, marking 70 years since its first session in 1957. The exhibition area totals about 1.55 million square meters, with 32,000 exhibitors. The first phase of the 140th Canton Fair, which concluded on October 19, attracted 189,000 overseas buyers from 214 countries and regions, up 13.3 percent from the same phase of the previous session, hitting a record high.

2026-10-26

No session missed in 30 years: Tunisian trader's second home at Canton Fair

As the 140th Canton Fair unfolds in Guangzhou from October 14 to November 4, the exhibition halls once again buzz with the language of global commerce. Blidi Taoufik, a Tunisian trader with three decades of Canton Fair experience, has returned—to buy and sell, of course, but also for something more: to belong.

2026-10-26

Canton Fair is an important window into China's innovation: EU Chamber President

"What we are seeing now is that many European companies are beginning to get increasingly focused on how they can integrate Chinese supply chains into their own overseas supply chains," said Jens Eskelund, President of the European Union (EU) Chamber of Commerce in China, in an interview with South.

2026-10-22

"Every time I come, I can find something new!" Foreign vloggers at Canton Fair

The 140th Canton Fair is underway in Guangzhou, running across three phases at the Canton Fair Complex through November 4, 2026. During Phase 1, South invited several overseas video bloggers to experience the fair firsthand.

2026-10-22

Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah visits Guangzhou, witnessing Chinese flying car's UAE sandbox debut

On October 20, His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, led a high-level delegation to Guangzhou, marking a major milestone in China-UAE cooperation in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).

2026-10-21

Canton Fair opens first medical services zone in 70-year history as global buyers show interest in TCM and AI healthcare

The 140th Canton Fair opened on October 14 in Guangzhou and runs through November 4 in three phases, with about 340,000 overseas buyers expected to attend. This year marks the first time in the fair's 70-year history that a dedicated International Medical Services Zone has been set up.

2026-10-20

Discover the "China Haul" reality at 140th Canton Fair!

The viral "China Haul" trend is sweeping across social media, with travelers flying into China with empty suitcases to hunt for cutting-edge tech and innovative goods. Right now, this global shopping fever is converging at the 140th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) in Guangzhou.

2026-10-19

30 days to APEC 2026: Shaping a shared future for the Asia-Pacific from Guangdong

With 30 days to go until the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen, the region's attention turns to a familiar yet urgent question: how to keep the Asia-Pacific open, innovative and cooperative at a moment of rising uncertainty.

2026-10-19

Malaysian buyer's vintage badges witness how Canton Fair links China and the world

The 140th Canton Fair is currently being held in Guangzhou from October 14 to November 4, 2026, marking the 70th anniversary of the fair's founding. At this session, Malaysian buyer Ting Young Kang, Managing Director of Sun Jiang Trading Sdn Bhd, has brought a special collection: a set of vintage Canton Fair badges that have witnessed decades of evolution.

2026-10-19

New tech surprises at 140th Canton Fair

The ongoing 140th Canton Fair unveils China's latest tech breakthroughs, with new products hitting a record-high 23.2 percent of all exhibits and a New Collection Gallery launched for the first time.

2026-10-19

1000+ players compete together as 14th Guangzhou Friendship Games build bridges of friendship through sport

The 14th Guangzhou Friendship Games were held at Tianhe Sports Center, Guangzhou, from October 17 to 18, drawing 1,227 participants from 80 countries and regions in a celebration of sport and international friendship.

2026-10-16

140th Canton Fair guide: how to navigate exhibition halls and arrange transportation afterward

For those leaving the complex, the evening peak is typically between 5:30 pm and 7 pm. Visitors can use the metro and other public transport.

2026-10-16

Exhibition marking 70 years of Canton Fair opens, sharing stories across generations

A Dongfeng watch, introduced in 1972 as China's first watch for export, and a Phoenix bicycle from the 1990s illustrate how Chinese consumer goods have evolved. They are displayed alongside Panda televisions, Haier refrigerators and smart bicycles equipped with motion-sensing and health-management systems, reflecting a shift in Chinese manufacturing from meeting basic needs to offering higher-quality, technology-driven products.