The Hong Kong Heroes: Unveiling Guangdong and Hong Kong's "La Grande Vadrouille" during WWII | Brothers in Arms ②

This Chinese force was honored by the U.S. President and had its representative decorated by the British Crown. They are the Hong Kong-Kowloon Independent Brigade of the Dongjiang (East River) Column.

NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard joins China's rural basketball craze in Guangzhou's Nansha

New service hub at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to simplify journey for international passengers

On August 28, the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport opened a dedicated service centre aimed at making travel smoother for foreign visitors. The new service centre, located at Terminal 2's international arrivals hall, brings together payment, communication, transport, tourism, and business support under one roof.

Guide to shopping at Guangzhou's first downtown duty-free store

Guangdong is opening two downtown duty-free stores today (August 26) in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, saving international visitors the hassle of airport shopping by bringing duty-free options directly to the city center.

33rd Guangzhou Fair opens with cutting-edge techs taking the stage

The three-day 33rd Guangzhou Fair (GZF) opened on August 22 in Guangzhou, Southern China. New quality productive forces debuted in a themed exhibition zone, showcasing the city's cutting-edge technologies in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, new energy vehicles, the low-altitude economy, and aerospace. The debut Robot Zone featured over 150 robots in a dynamic showcase.

Global youths visit high-tech firms to experience booming development in Guangzhou

"Impressive, innovative, and advanced," these are responses from a group of students from around the world after viewing cutting-edge products.

Guangzhou hosts 200 international students for cultural exchange

Nearly 200 university students from around the world visited Guangzhou this week as part of a cultural exchange program aimed at strengthening ties between young people and promoting international friendship.

Books as bridge between China and Vietnam: Vietnamese CG on 2025 Southern China Book Fair

Nguyen Viet Dung, Vietnamese Consul General in Guangzhou, emphasized Guangdong's crucial role as a bridge in deepening China-Vietnam cultural ties during this significant year, marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges.

International Pavilion of 2025 Southern China Book Fair opens

This year's Book Fair featured a specially established International Cultural Hall under the theme "Read the World", bringing together cultural highlights from Southeast Asia, Europe, the Arab countries, Central Asia, and more.

Serbian youth amazed by China’s culture, technology, and hospitality

An exchange group of 53 Serbian students and young people visited Guangzhou this week as part of a 12-day program across Chinese cities, including Shanghai and Shenzhen, aimed at promoting cross-cultural interaction among youth.

Daughter of Kazakh musician visits Guangzhou and praises its brilliant music

On August 10, Baldyrgan Baikadamova, the daughter of Kazakh musician Bakhytzhan Baikadamov, visited Panyu District in Guangzhou with her family. They toured Guangdong Music Museum in Shawan Ancient Town, Xinghai Children's Palace, and Xinghai Park, where music served as a bridge to continue the older generation's friendship and to initiate a cross-border cultural dialogue.

Award ceremony dress centered on the horse-face skirt unveiled for China's 15th National Games

A stunning fusion of cultural heritage and modern design! Unveiled in Shenzhen on August 2, the award ceremony dress for China's 15th National Games and 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) features the traditional horse-face skirt—an intangible cultural heritage—combined with the elegance of the qipao. Inspired by Cantonese embroidery and the peony "A Blooming Branch," the dress reflects China's rich history, national pride, and the unyielding spirit of its athletes.

Youth from GBA and LA play water polo, give gifts, plant tree to enhance friendship

On July 31, the Southern California Chinese Youth Water Polo Team continued its visit to Guangzhou for exchanges.

Guangzhou meets LA: A water polo match that sparks friendship

On July 29, the US Southern California Chinese American Youth Water Polo Team and Guangzhou Youth Water Polo Team met for a friendship match at the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center. It was a close and exciting game. The team from Southern California won by just one point, 13 to 12.

One-Stop Tax Refund: How to claim purchases from 600+ Guangzhou stores in minutes

Recently, Guangzhou launched its first "centralized instant tax refund upon purchase" point for overseas travelers at Parc Central in Tianhe District. The service point can process tax refunds for overseas travelers' purchases at any of the over 600 tax-free stores across all 11 districts of Guangzhou. Travelers only need to follow five simple steps to get a tax refund of up to RMB 20,000 within minutes.

European Youth Leaders explore self-driving & AI firms to meet a hi-tech Guangzhou

Hi-tech, development, and cooperation—these terms were echoed by young entrepreneurs from over 10 European countries after their first stop on the "Bridge to the Future European Youth Leaders Tour to the Greater Bay Area" on July 23.

Hawaii legislators dissect agri-tech synergies as in Guangzhou, tackling shared challenges

On July 22, marking the 40th anniversary of Guangdong-Hawaii sister-state relations, a delegation of Hawaii state legislators visited Guangzhou to deepen agricultural and educational collaboration.

Guangdong brews Hawaiian coffee exchange for 40th twinning milestone

On July 21, the "Round Table Discussion & Hawaii Coffee Tasting" convened in Guangzhou, Guangdong, celebrating four decades of twinning between Guangdong Province and Hawaii. Delegates from the Hawaii State Legislature joined representatives of Guangdong's coffee and e-commerce sectors, with multiple Hawaiian Arabica coffee varieties showcased at the event.

Canton Tower designers explain their original concept in a revisit

The year 2025 marks the 15th anniversary of the Canton Tower's opening. On July 15, Dutch architects Mark Hemel and Barbara Kuit, the couple behind the tower's design, returned to Guangzhou, accompanied by their family. During their visit, they spoke with local media to reflect on the creative vision that shaped one of China's most recognizable landmarks.

Let the words come alive! Guangzhou Library launches interactive VR space for readers

Words come alive at Guangzhou Library's new Future Reading Library, launched on July 10. Equipped with VR headsets, this space offers visitors an immersive literary experience through dynamic virtual worlds.