Global journalists tour Guangzhou, unpacking the city's success in trade and technology

On April 15, 86 journalists from 52 media outlets representing countries including China, the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, Brazil, and Japan gathered in Guangzhou for an in-depth press tour.

China Xplained | Why Chinese yuan is preferred in transactions at Canton Fair

The 139th session of the Canton Fair, officially known as the China Import and Export Fair, opened this April in Guangzhou, attracting more than 210,000 overseas buyers from around the world.

Canton Fair after-hours①: A futuristic concert at Canton Tower

As the 139th Canton Fair kicks off in Guangzhou, visitors are discovering that the city offers far more than just business opportunities. Just a short distance from the exhibition halls, the iconic Canton Tower presents a unique after-hours experience—a "future music concert", where robots and human musicians perform side by side.

Your Canton Fair travel guide: How to get to the complex?

The 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, is set to open on April 15, debuting nine new exhibition sections and reaching a record scale. As global buyers and exhibitors gather in Guangzhou, here's a practical guide on how to get to the Canton Fair Complex using different modes of transport.

APEC CP | What if Lingnan stitches travel far to find their woven match?

In a quiet studio in Guangdong, South China, a master of Canton embroidery (广绣) threads silk through a taut frame. Her movements are fluid, precise, and silent. Stitch by stich, a shimmering phoenix and vivid kapok flowers begin to take shape. Across the vast Atlantic, in the windswept highlands of the Andes, a Peruvian weaver sits in front of a traditional loom. Her hands move with a different rhythm, yet with the same intent, interlacing vibrant wool into geometric patterns.

Vietnamese youth explore revolutionary footprints and share book reviews with Chinese peers in Guangzhou

On April 12, a delegation of 200 youth representatives from across Vietnam visited Guangzhou as part of the "Red Study Tours" project, with activities held in Beijing and Guangzhou from April 11 to 18.

Guangdong helps realize your ZXMOTO Dream in just one week

While ZXMOTO's historic WSBK victory continues to make waves globally, Guangdong, with an unrivaled industrial chain, can help anyone realize their "ZXMOTO Dream" with a similar vision in just one week.

Guangdong's "Crisp Candy" becomes sought-after globally

What started as one hotel receptionist's quest for a beloved Chinese candy has turned into an international sensation.

Why China's Guangzhou is in Senegal's focus

A delegation from Senegal's ruling party, PASTEF (African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics, and Fraternity), visited the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou on March 26, turning their cameras not on the skyline, but on something less visible—the city's development model.

25 years of sister cities: what Bristol Lord Mayor wants to bring home from Guangzhou?

For souvenirs, Michallat said he would likely bring back a Guangzhou mascot and perhaps "some traditional Chinese or Cantonese sweets." Gibbons had already planned her haul: for one daughter, a chicken dolphin toy tucked inside a lion dance hat; for another, a piece of Canton Tower jewelry; and for herself, a kapok flower—a quiet keepsake of a journey across continents.

Guangzhou new airport project commences, set to transform western Guangdong air connectivity

On March 25, construction began on Guangzhou's new airport in Gaoming District, Foshan, about 60 km southwest of central Guangzhou and within an hour of major cities including Foshan, Zhaoqing, and Jiangmen.

"The next 25 years will be even better," says Bristol Mayor on Guangzhou ties

"I think the past 25 years have been really successful for both our cities in terms of collaboration and through education," said Mayor Michallat in a conversation with South. He added, "I'm hoping and I'm sure they will continue to be even better going forward into the future."

Celebrating 25 years: Bristol Lord Mayor's visit strengthens ties with Guangzhou

Looking for a job? Guangdong is calling!

Guangdong Province on March 15 launched the 2026 "Millions of Talents Gather in Guangdong" Initiative in Guangzhou, a program aimed at attracting over one million college graduates to work or start businesses in the province this year.

Caribbean, Pacific envoys explore cultural ties, cooperation potential in Guangdong's Chaozhou

On March 14, 18 diplomatic envoys to China from 11 Caribbean and Pacific island nations, including Tonga, Jamaica, and Fiji, paid a visit to Chaozhou, Guangdong Province. The delegation toured Arcade Street, ascended Guangji Tower for a closer look at the intangible cultural heritage of Chaozhou embroidery, and enjoyed a light show and seasonal drum performances, experiencing up close the historical and cultural vibrancy of the city.

9,000-square-meter "giant airbag" installed in Guangzhou

A nearly 9,000-square-meter "giant airbag" has been installed at a construction site in S China's Guangzhou. Capable of operating 24/7 with intelligent cooling and temperature control, the air-supported membrane system blocks 99% of dust and keeps construction noise to below 60 decibels.

Guangzhou's spiral staircase sets Guinness World Record

A striking red spiral staircase inside the OneM Center for Contemporary Art in Guangzhou, the capital city of South China's Guangdong Province, has officially set a new record in the Guinness World Records for the tallest sectional height of an unsupported spiral staircase.

Guangdong products wow foreign journalists at China's Two Sessions

When people think about China's annual Two Sessions, the country's most important political meetings, policies and government discussions usually come to mind.

Chinese Foreign Minister outlines China's diplomatic stances

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, held a press conference on Sunday on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress.

What's in China's 2026 government work report and why it matters

China's annual government work report was delivered in Beijing on March 5, outlining the country's economic priorities for the year ahead.