On April 24, the opening ceremony of the 7th term of Nansha Foreign Talent Chinese Class was held at the International Talent Port in Nansha, Guangzhou, bringing together expatriates for a new phase of Mandarin learning.
"You can even buy a house here!" That was the surprised reaction of Rafael Nunez Alarcon, a stringer for GDToday from Chile, as he attended the 2nd phase of the 137th Canton Fair for the very first time.
In the bustling halls of the Canton Fair, where languages blend and handshakes mean business, Andre de Souza moves with purpose. The Brazilian buyer, a familiar face at the "China's No.1 Fair," has attended over a dozen editions. He isn't just scouting deals—he's bridging connections between Brazil and China.
Evan Kail, a US pawnshop owner and social media influencer, visited the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou on April 22. Kail first drew widespread attention in 2022 when he donated a World War II photo album that documented Japanese war crimes in China. His act deeply resonated with people in China, and in recognition of his contribution, he was honoured with a piece of China's National Gift Porcelain—a symbol of high esteem traditionally reserved for distinguished guests.
The skies above Guangzhou lit up with a dazzling drone display on April 22, marking a 200-day countdown to the opening of China's 15th National Games, a major sporting event expected to attract thousands of athletes and spectators in 2025.
The Canton Fair is back — just as new U.S. tariffs hit China. Join Alexfrom WCICO and Xie Hongzhou from GDToday at the 137th Canton Fair, China's largest trade show, as we explore whether rising tariffs are taking a toll on Chinese exporters.
The 2025 GD&U Tour—Guangdong Cultural Spring Camp for Hungarian Youths at the Guangdong Chanwu Cultural Center brought together 31 teachers and students from the Hungary-China Bilingual Primary School for a 10-day in-depth cultural journey.
Surrounded by hills, pavilions and corridor bridges stand on the lake, with birds flying free in the sunshine. The scene is like a landscape painting—it transforms you into a bird soaring through the clouds and directly reaching the Peach Blossom Land.
The Canton Fair is one of the world's largest trade shows, attracting thousands of international buyers to Guangzhou each year. For many attendees, however, the experience goes beyond business; it encompasses the moments, impressions, and stories they bring home.
On April 15, the 2025 US-China Youth Health Dialogue was held at Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) in Guangzhou, Guangdong. Young American doctors and medical students from prestigious institutions such as Yale University, Stanford University, Harvard University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Michigan collaborated with delegates from Chinese hospitals and medical schools, including Peking Union Medical College Hospital and the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University.
A New Zealand businessman expressed that the Canton Fair had helped him turn his vision into reality. He stated, "I've been involved in a project back home that revolves around applying an insulation coating to the interior of steel buildings. A few years ago, I had this idea: what if there was a robot that could magnetize onto the building and do the job? These guys have created it!"
The 137th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) opened on April 15, 2025, in Guangzhou.
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French stage star Laurent Bánis best known for his powerful performances in musical theatre, with standout roles including Phoebusin Notre-Dame de Paris, Le Vaniteuxin Le Petit Prince, and Antonio Salieri in Mozart: L'OpéraRock. With his deep, resonant voice and strong stage presence, he has captivated audiences across China.
On April 9, the Guangdong Foreign Affairs Office hosted a special briefing in Guangzhou, highlighting the province's robust industrial development and future plans.
Titled "Guangzhou Unlocks Tomorrow," the city has launched a captivating new promo video showcasing its vibrant identity.
The third day of the third lunar month marks a festival in China, celebrated in different ways across the country.
Since March 26, a delegation of Italian officials and educators has been visiting Guangzhou, experiencing the city's cultural and technological advancements.
On the afternoon of March 24, consular officials from 34 countries in Guangzhou experienced Guangzhou Metro Line 18 and Line 8.
2025 marks the 50th anniversary of China-Thailand diplomatic ties, with the idea of "China and Thailand as one family" deeply rooted in both nations.
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