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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PNG PM reunites with 'Father of Juncao' in Guangdong, honoring the 'grass that helps feed a nation'

On April 28, Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea (PNG) led a ministerial delegation to Guangzhou, Guangdong Province.

Canton Fair Find: The Rideable Smart Suitcase

During Phase 2 of the 139th Canton Fair, from April 23 to 27, our reporter Liz found something truly useful—the Rideable Smart Suitcase, made by a Guangdong-based company, Leaves King. And honestly, this suitcase makes getting around so much easier!

Canton Fair highlight: Why is China's "future home" tech captivating global buyers?

Imagine a self-cleaning toilet that adjusts water temperature by voice, a mattress that tracks sleep quality, and a factory-built home delivered within days. These are no longer hypothetical ideas. All such products are on display at Phase 2 of the 139th Canton Fair, where home furnishings have emerged as a key showcase of China's cutting-edge smart home innovations.

"Beyond what I imagined!" American player applauds Guangdong City Football Super League

For American player Victor Mbachu, it was his first time watching a football match in China, and it did not take long for the game to win him over.

Journalists from APEC economies go wild for Guangdong City Football Super League

On the evening of April 25, 2026, the Guangdong City Football Super League (Yue Chao) officially kicked off at Guangzhou's Yuexiushan Stadium, marking the start of a province-wide amateur football competition designed to boost grassroots sports engagement across the region.

Lee Barret @Canton Fair: Global buyers rediscover Chinese manufacturing

Indian journalists pick their favourite Guangdong finds to take home

"I just love to be here. I wish I could be here, but this memory will be with me." Snehal Satghare, a senior journalist with India's ANI, wasn't talking about a postcard-perfect view. She was holding a fridge magnet from the Guangdong Museum.

China's exoskeleton robot enables foreign visitor to walk again at Canton Fair

A touching scene unfolded at the 139th Canton Fair, held in Guangzhou, capital of South China's Guangdong Province.

Indian journalists decode urban innovation in South China's Guangzhou

On April 20, a delegation of 10 mainstream Indian media outlets visited Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. They toured the iconic Canton Tower, walked through the city's streets, and then delved into two very different kinds of infrastructure: a substation that looks like a "Moon Box" and a drone demonstration farm that points to the future of agriculture.