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2026-05-22

Why everyone is talking about Guangdong at China's cultural industry fair

The five-day 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) kicked off in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on May 21. Recognized as one of China's most influential cultural expos, this year's ICIF features 6,312 exhibitors and more than 120,000 products, including 310 international exhibitors from more than 65 countries and regions.

2026-05-22

Governor of Chuuk: we want to look up to and learn from Guangdong

On May 21, a delegation from Chuuk State of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) began its visit to South China's Guangdong Province, marking the 15th anniversary of the sister-state relationship between Guangdong and Chuuk State.

2026-05-22

Guangzhou's Yuexiu launches Coffee Culture Week with city walks, music, and films

Yuexiu District in Guangzhou opened Coffee Culture Week on May 20, a highlight of the 2026 Guangzhou Coffee Culture Fair, bringing together specialty coffee, live music, open-air films, cultural and creative products, and charitable activities.

2026-05-21

Guangdong launches lychee carnival, sharing sweetness with the world

As part of the "Guangdong Goods, Global Reach" initiative, a provincial lychee carnival event kicked off in Guangzhou on May 20, 2026.

2026-05-18

Foreign consuls discover magical Harry Potter Potion in Guangdong—Huangjuhong

On May 15, a group of foreign consuls gathered in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province to learn about Huajuhong, a magical local specialty made from fruit peel in Guangdong.

2026-05-15

Pulse of modern trade: A piece of cargo's journey from Canton Fair to world via Nansha Port

For Giselle Bonet, a veteran Venezuelan buyer with over a decade of experience in China, the Canton Fair has always been a place of opportunity.

2026-05-15

Foreign diplomats tour XPENG factory, tempted to place orders

That exchange captured the atmosphere as diplomats from nine countries visited XPENG's Guangzhou smart manufacturing base on May 13 during the 2026 "Discover China Cultural Tour." After exploring Guangdong's cultural heritage, the diplomats stepped into another side of the province—its rapidly growing technology and electric vehicle (EV) industry.

2026-05-15

How U.S. pickleball champions score a pleasant surprise in Guangzhou

On May 13, a delegation of students and coaches from the Utah Tech University pickleball team visited Guangzhou. Their itinerary took them from the dizzying heights of the Canton Tower to the cutting-edge labs of humanoid robotics companies—a journey that mixed sport, technology, and people-to-people exchange.

2026-05-14

Foreign diplomats captivated by Guangdong Museum's Lingnan treasures

For many travelers, a new city often begins with a landmark or a bustling shopping district. But for a group of diplomats visiting Guangzhou, their journey into Guangdong began inside the halls of the Guangdong Museum.

2026-05-13

Summer fireflies light up university nights

These days at South China Agricultural University, the annual firefly season makes its return. Amid the lawns and wooded areas on campus, countless fireflies twinkle with faint lights, like drifting stars lighting up the nights.

2026-05-13

Canton Tower lights up for 2026 International Youth Poetry Festival

On the evening of May 12, Guangzhou's iconic Canton Tower in south China's Guangdong Province lit up with lovely designs of Youyou, the festival mascot, a lively deer with a milky white body and ice-blue antlers—to celebrate the 2026 International Youth Poetry Festival (China-Arab States Session).

2026-05-12

U.S. buyer to Canton Fair for 29 years: Hoping for more stable, win-win China-U.S. ties

At the recently concluded 139th Canton Fair, American buyer Mark Juarez, founder and CEO of The Happy Company, told South that Trump values relations with China.

2026-05-11

City of Flowers: A poem for Guangzhou by Egyptian writer Mira Ahmed

Mira Ahmed, a translator of modern and contemporary Chinese literature. No matter how many cities in China she has visited, Guangzhou has always held a special meaning for her, and she has always missed it deeply.

2026-05-09

LA friends can't sit still after seeing Guangzhou's tech

A two-person delegation from California paid a visit to Guangzhou on May 6–7 to advance friendly exchanges. The group included Robert Lucero, Founder and CEO of a consulting firm, and firm partner Ryan Milton.

2026-05-09

A temporary goodbye to T1: Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport completes airlines' shift to T3 and issues travel guide

Airport authorities said Terminal 3 is operating normally, with passenger flow increasing noticeably since the transfer. Travelers have reported shorter queues and more self-service check-in and baggage drop machines, though the terminal is seeing heavier crowds.

2026-05-08

Two Guangdong museums win Prix Versailles, named 2026 "World's Most Beautiful Museums"

On May 4 (French time), the Prix Versailles released its 2026 list of the "World's Most Beautiful Museums." The list included two Chinese museums, both from Guangdong Province.

2026-05-08

Jackie Chan's Turandot to open 2026 Guangzhou Art Season in world premiere

A new production Turandot, directed by Jackie Chan, will open the 2026 Guangzhou Art Season with its world premiere, marking a major cultural moment for the city.

2026-05-06

Canton Fair × zero tariffs for 53 African countries: African buyers react

China has expanded zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with diplomatic ties, effective May 1, covering 100% of tariff lines. From partial exemptions for least developed countries in 2005 to full coverage for 33 least developed countries in 2024, market access has steadily widened.

2026-05-06

Guangzhou's acrobatic Swan stuns audiences in St. Petersburg

The Guangzhou Acrobatic Troupe has once again brought its original production Swan to Russia, captivating audiences in St. Petersburg with a powerful blend of acrobatics and ballet.

2026-04-30

Guangzhou acrobatic drama Swan begins Russia tour

As the only Asian production invited to the 250th anniversary celebrations of the Bolshoi Theatre, the original Chinese acrobatic drama Swan, from Guangzhou, staged four performances from April 24 to 26 local time, all to full houses. The audience rose to its feet at curtain call, with prolonged applause.