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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.

2026-10-16

Five highlights to save for Phase One of 140th Canton Fair

The 140th Canton Fair opened to visitors in Guangzhou on October 15, with Phase One focusing on advanced manufacturing. From robots that can make coffee to AI-powered gadgets and newly launched products, here's what buyers should look out for—and where to find them.

2026-10-15

Guide to applying for overseas buyer badges at Canton Fair

The 140th Canton Fair officially opened on October 14 in Guangzhou and will welcome visitors starting October 15. How can you get your buyer badge faster? This video will guide you through the badge application process.

2026-10-13

How many things can foreign buyers in China do with one card in hand?

Coming to Guangzhou for the Canton Fair, what challenges does a foreign trader need to tackle?

2026-10-12

Unboxing new pins for 140th Canton Fair｜China Finds

The 140th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) will open in Guangzhou on October 15 and run through November 4 across three phases. Pins have long been a signature collectible of the Canton Fair—buyers, exhibitors and staff all fasten them to their badges. Collected one by one, these pins become a record of the years for many Canton Fair veterans.

2026-10-08

The man behind New York's Canton Avenue, in an interview with South: "Canton Avenue is a new start"

On October 2, the intersection of Bay Parkway and 86th Street in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City, was officially co-named Canton Avenue in a ceremony honoring earlier Chinese immigrants, including 19th-century Cantonese laborers who helped build the Transcontinental Railroad in the United States.

2026-10-08

Chinese and American youth choirs perform at Lincoln Center

The Young People's Chorus of New York City (YPC) and the Guangdong Experimental High School Choir (SSC) performed together at Lincoln Center's Josie Robertson Plaza on October 3. The outdoor, audience-interactive concert marked the start of a week of partnership activities between the two award-winning choirs through the YPC Tandon Global Collaborative.

2026-10-08

Chinese, American youth choirs show music to unite across languages, cultures and continents

The Young People's Chorus of New York City (YPC) and the Guangdong Experimental High School Choir (SSC) jointly performed a feature concert at Gerald W. Lynch Theater in New York on October 4.

2026-10-08

New York co-named "Canton Avenue" to honor Cantonese immigrants

At a bustling intersection in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City, on October 2, the Canton Avenue Co-naming Ceremony was held to honor earlier Chinese immigrants, including 19th-century Cantonese laborers who helped build the Transcontinental Railroad in the United States.

2026-10-08

Beacon Over Lingnan | A conversation with Liu Sheng: China's gaming competitiveness has moved from isolated breakthroughs to systemic strength

Liu Sheng, founder and chairman of Kuro Games, led a small team to global recognition. His company's game "Wuthering Waves" blends sci-fi storytelling with Eastern aesthetics and conveys cultural values through modern expression. It won the Players' Voice award at The Game Awards 2025 and launched a global concert tour in July 2026. In his view, China's gaming competitiveness has evolved from isolated breakthroughs to systemic strength.

2026-09-29

Guangdong and Papua New Guinea: Taking roots across the Pacific | Guangdong Meets APEC②

"Being a rural-based, traditional economy, now trying to become a modern economy, we can only learn from China," Parkop said. He also stressed the importance of APEC for smaller economies, saying PNG does not always have the means to engage with economies across the Pacific individually, "and we have the opportunity at APEC."