On the afternoon of March 24, consular officials from 34 countries in Guangzhou experienced Guangzhou Metro Line 18 and Line 8. They all gave their thumbs up, commenting that it was "convenient," "efficient," and "comfortable," and they expressed their hopes of promoting in-depth cooperation in various fields such as rail transit.

Guangzhou's rail transit industry chain has expanded to several overseas projects, covering 16 countries and regions in Asia, Europe, Africa, South America, Oceania, and other continents.