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News Xplained | Will the US bring prosperity to Latin America?
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Historian Harold Raugh: China's WWII contribution crucial to Allied victory
Historian Harold Raugh: China's WWII contribution crucial to Allied victory
China
S. Korea's Lee Jae Myung looks to China to reset ties and reclaim strategic space, says expert
Travel
Spring in the air: Zhongshan's flower fairs ready to bloom
Shenzhen's innovative companies display their latest tech and products to a global audience
Shenzhen's innovative companies display their latest tech and products to a global audience
Digital inspiration for coffee: How a printer is making each cup of Jiangmen's century-old coffee unique
Digital inspiration for coffee: How a printer is making each cup of Jiangmen's century-old coffee unique
Maldives International Business Center launched in Guangzhou's Nansha
Maldives International Business Center launched in Guangzhou's Nansha
Travel
Discover Jieyang's two new 3A-Rated attractions
Shantou
Shantou powers ahead in offshore wind to drive blue economy
Shenzhen
Birds spread their wings, stirring ripples as their feathers catch sunlight
Opinions
Zheng Yongnian remains cautiously optimistic regarding China's geopolitical challenges in 2026
Zheng Yongnian remains cautiously optimistic regarding China's geopolitical challenges in 2026
"Global geopolitics is changing. The center of geoeconomics …
Inside China | How China's Special Economic Zones change the game: A dialogue with Kishore Mahbubani
Inside China | How China's Special Economic Zones change the game: A dialogue with Kishore Mahbubani
During a recent visit to southern China, Singapore's former …
Inside China | Kishore Mahbubani: Zhuhai reveals vision for future city
Inside China | Kishore Mahbubani: Zhuhai reveals vision for future city
From first-hand encounters with low-altitude aviation techno…
Inside China | Kishore Mahbubani: APEC meeting in Shenzhen could inspire global development
Inside China | Kishore Mahbubani: APEC meeting in Shenzhen could inspire global development
Singapore's former ambassador to the United Nations Kishore …
Hello 2026
Hello 2026
2026 January Exhibition Guide | Ring in the new year with inspiring art
Art
2026 January Exhibition Guide | Ring in the new year with inspiring art
2026 January Show Guide | Kick off the new year with live performances in Guangdong
Art
2026 January Show Guide | Kick off the new year with live performances in Guangdong
January 2026 Calendar | Must-attend fairs in Guangdong
Exhibition
January 2026 Calendar | Must-attend fairs in Guangdong
Happy New Year 2026!
China
Happy New Year 2026!
Hello, 2026
Travel
Hello, 2026
2026 calling: Happy New Year!
Festival
2026 calling: Happy New Year!
Guangdong kicks off 2026 with diverse New Year celebrations​
Festival
Guangdong kicks off 2026 with diverse New Year celebrations​
Your guide to New Year's fireworks in Guangdong
Travel
Your guide to New Year's fireworks in Guangdong
Specials
Guangdong
Naxing Village's rural market opens, blending art and agriculture in Yangjiang
Travel
Naxing Village's rural market opens, blending art and agriculture in Yangjiang
Recently, the rural market in Naxing Village, Chunwan Town, Yangchun, Yangjiang City, officially opened and quickly became a popular rural tourism destination, thanks to its striking karst landscapes and diverse cultural experiences.
A frozen wonderland: Rare rime ice adorns Heyuan's mountains
Travel
A frozen wonderland: Rare rime ice adorns Heyuan's mountains
Since January 2, due to the influence of persistent strong cold air, the Huangniushi Nature Reserve in Lianping County, Heyuan City, has experienced its most pronounced rime ice formations in recent years—a phenomenon that occurs when supercooled raindrops freeze upon contact with surfaces.
Metro hacks every local should know
Transportation
Metro hacks every local should know
One of just three Chinese mainland cities with a profitable metro system, Shenzhen's underground network is cherished by locals not only for its convenience and efficiency, but also for its novel experiences and thoughtful services.
Shenzhen's innovative companies display their latest tech and products to a global audience
Business
Shenzhen's innovative companies display their latest tech and products to a global audience
Fifteen innovative companies from Shenzhen, Guangdong province, showcased their latest technologies and products to a global audience through a live roadshow and live streaming on Tuesday, attracting more than 1.6 million hits.
Naxing Village's rural market opens, blending art and agriculture in Yangjiang
A frozen wonderland: Rare rime ice adorns Heyuan's mountains
Metro hacks every local should know
Shenzhen's innovative companies display their latest tech and products to a global audience
Jiangmen
Digital inspiration for coffee: How a printer is making each cup of Jiangmen's century-old coffee unique
Digital inspiration for coffee: How a printer is making each cup of Jiangmen's century-old coffee unique
Guangzhou
Maldives International Business Center launched in Guangzhou's Nansha
Maldives International Business Center launched in Guangzhou's Nansha
Cities
Guangzhou
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Nansha
Guangzhou
Maldives International Business Center launched in Guangzhou's Nansha
The Maldives International Business Center was officially inaugurated on January 5 in Nansha, Guangzhou, marking a significant step in strengthening economic ties between China's Greater Bay Area and the Maldives.
Weather
First Orange Cold Warning issued in Guangzhou in 2026
Temperatures plummeted on Friday, with minimum readings ranging from 7 to 11 °C, marking a decrease of 4 to 6 °C from the previous day. The cold spell is expected to persist over the coming days due to the continuous influx of cold air, with little chance of the noticeable warming observed after earlier cool downs.
Trade
Guangzhou's Nansha as geometric center of GBA embraces global development
Journalists from media outlets across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) visited Nansha, the geometric center of the GBA, from December 16 to 17.
Event
Guangzhou to welcome "Year of Horse" with spectacular Spring Festival celebrations
On December 16, Guangzhou unveiled ten major Chinese New Year activities for 2026, promising a festive season rich in tradition, innovation, and regional charm.
Shenzhen
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Nanshan
Shenzhen
Birds spread their wings, stirring ripples as their feathers catch sunlight
As the water sparkles with light, the birds drift peacefully across the surface of the water. Their jet-black feathers catch the light. A soft circle of ripples spreads with each beat of their wings, brimming with natural charm.
Festival
A guide to ringing in 2026 in Shenzhen
From traditional cultural experiences and bustling street festivals to dazzling light shows and pet-friendly parties, the city offers a spectacular array of celebrations. Here's a curated roundup of must-see events to match every mood.
Festival
Theme park aglow for lantern fair
Now through March, over 40 large-scale lantern installations are spread across 530,000 square meters at the Splendid China-Folk Culture Villages theme park in Nanshan District.
Art
Immersive, multi-sensory art exhibition opens in Shenzhen
A new immersive exhibition that blends speculative design, technology-based art and philosophical inquiry has opened in Shekou, highlighting an emerging approach to exhibition-making that emphasizes immersive narrative, meticulous craft and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Foshan
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Chancheng
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Shunde
Foshan
Aizhu Canteen warms Foshan, serving free meals for three years
Tucked away on Xin'an Street in Chancheng District, Foshan, Aizhu Canteen has provided more than 54,000 free lunches to elderly residents and people in need over the past three years, without charging a single cent.
Foshan
Foshan Ancient Town aspires to become a world-class cultural heritage site
How will Foshan's Chancheng District develop in the next five years? What new moves will there be in culture and tourism? On December 29, the CPC Chancheng District Committee held a plenary session, unveiling many new plans.
Foshan
Taiwan artists donate ceramic treasures to Foshan
Recently, during the 9th China Ceramics Creative Week, Taiwan artists donated four ceramic pieces to the Foshan Museum, further strengthening cultural ties between Foshan and Taiwan.
GBA
2025 Greater Bay Area (Foshan) Kung Fu Film Festival held in Foshan's Chancheng
The 2025 Greater Bay Area (Foshan) Kung Fu Film Festival was held in Chancheng District from December 6 to 7. Under the theme "Boundless Kung Fu · Co-Produced Films in the Greater Bay Area," the festival continued its mission to advance the film and television sector in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and served as a key platform for integrating kung fu culture with the screen industries.
Manufacture
Smart educational toys gain popularity in China and abroad
The rise of smart educational toys reflects not only the upgrade of China's toy industry but also the evolution of educational concepts and consumption trends. As "learning through play" becomes a consensus, this market segment is attracting more and more innovators.
Culture
China's first Xiangyunsha integrated industrial park opens in Shunde, Foshan
The Shunde Xiangyunsha International Fashion Industrial Park, China's first integrated base for the Xiangyunsha industry chain, officially opened on December 29 in Lunjiao, Shunde, Foshan City.
Sports
Join 2026 Shunde Ronggui Marathon and race to the future!
​At 7:00 a.m. on January 3, 2026, the 2026 Shunde Ronggui Round-Island Marathon will kick off at Ronggui Haijunda City, Shunde District, Foshan City. Embrace the future with a sprint and ignite the passion of the whole city.
Culture
Bruce Lee's legacy drives Foshan tourism
The event drew Bruce Lee fans and figures from the global martial arts community. During the gathering, the local government announced Nov 27 would be designated "Shunde Kung Fu Day" to promote Chinese culture, particularly martial arts.
Video
China
Historian Harold Raugh: China's WWII contribution crucial to Allied victory
"China made a major contribution to the Allied war effort during World War II," said Dr. Harold Raugh, president of the International Commission of Military History, in a recent exclusive interview with South.
Historian Harold Raugh: China's WWII contribution crucial to Allied victory
US
News Xplained | Will the US bring prosperity to Latin America?
Will the US really bring "democracy" to Latin America? When Trump forcibly removed Venezuela's president, can the region expect prosperity—or just more control from Washington?
News Xplained | Will the US bring prosperity to Latin America?
Shenzhen
Birds spread their wings, stirring ripples as their feathers catch sunlight
As the water sparkles with light, the birds drift peacefully across the surface of the water. Their jet-black feathers catch the light. A soft circle of ripples spreads with each beat of their wings, brimming with natural charm.
Birds spread their wings, stirring ripples as their feathers catch sunlight
China-US
Elite's Talk | China is able to say "NO": American expert
"America is developing Cold War–style policies in an attempt to compete with China and maintain American hegemony—much as it did with the Soviet Union," said Robert S. Ross, a professor of political science at Boston College.
Elite's Talk | China is able to say "NO": American expert
Historian Harold Raugh: China's WWII contribution crucial to Allied victory
News Xplained | Will the US bring prosperity to Latin America?
Birds spread their wings, stirring ripples as their feathers catch sunlight
Elite's Talk | China is able to say "NO": American expert
Shenzhen living showcase of China's development story: Australian scholar on APEC 2026
China
Shenzhen living showcase of China's development story: Australian scholar on APEC 2026
As the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) enters what is being referred to as the "China Year," with Shenzhen set to host the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, the forum is once again in the spotlight. For Australia, a founding member of APEC, the organization has long served as a vehicle for promoting open markets and regional integration.
Mist and glow dye water with rosy hues, like rouge touching ripples
Zhaoqing
Mist and glow dye water with rosy hues, like rouge touching ripples
Rouge tints the ripples of the Star Lake with a gentle blush. The tree, in the mist and soft light of dawn, is mirrored in the Star Lake. Its reflection rests between dream and clear reality. Fallen petals float gently upon the water, as if they were carrying messages from time.
Brunei's university chief eyes China to build education bridges, punching above its weight
China
Brunei's university chief eyes China to build education bridges, punching above its weight
"No matter how small we are, we still have a role to play within ASEAN and also within the Greater Bay Area," stated Dr. Hazri Kifle, Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), emphasizing his nation's commitment to strengthening its partnership with China.
On Minor Cold, wishing you peace and warmth
Guangdong
On Minor Cold, wishing you peace and warmth
On Minor Cold, my only wish for you is peace and wellbeing. As the Chinese New Year draws near, the breeze carries the scent of blooms in Lingnan. The world becomes clear and serene with the gentle breath of spring. May your path ahead be bright, and may every effort bear beautiful fruit.
U.S. operation on Venezuela may incur political costs down the line: Scholar
US
U.S. operation on Venezuela may incur political costs down the line: Scholar
"From a military perspective, it was very successful. But from a grand strategic perspective, whether the U.S. has achieved its intended goals remains a big question mark." This is how Professor Jin Canrong, an international relations expert at Renmin University of China, framed the U.S. operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, in an interview with South.
News Xplained | What Trump's illegal capture of Maduro means for Latin America
US
News Xplained | What Trump's illegal capture of Maduro means for Latin America
On January 3, 2026, Donald Trump ordered strikes on Caracas, captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, and openly said the US would "run" the country temporarily.
Dawn tints shoal, birds brush glow
Zhanjiang
Dawn tints shoal, birds brush glow
Dawn's light floods the shoal, a boat moors on the shallow shore. Birds dart through the vault below, stroking boundless golden glow. Heaven and earth merge in one hue, softness tints the flow of time anew.
Drone delivers takeout in under 10 minutes in China's Guangzhou
Technology
Drone delivers takeout in under 10 minutes in China's Guangzhou
​Takeout delivery time has been reduced to under 10 minutes by a drone service operating in a business district of Guangzhou, south China.
Picture
Diverse exhibitions staged across China during New Year holiday
Diverse exhibitions staged across China during New Year holiday
People visit the Zhengzhou Museum in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 2, 2026. Diverse exhibitions staged at museums, galleries and other cultural institutions across the country have greatly enriched people's life during the New Year holiday.
New Year celebrations across China
New Year celebrations across China
Various activities were held nationwide to celebrate the New Year.
People across China welcome arrival of 2026 at sunrise
People across China welcome arrival of 2026 at sunrise
People pose for photos at sunrise on a beach in Haigang District of Qinhuangdao City, north China's Hebei Province on Jan. 1, 2026.
In pics | Maoming's Gaozhou becomes a "city in the sky"
In pics | Maoming's Gaozhou becomes a "city in the sky"
A breathtaking tapestry of clouds recently descended upon Gaozhou, Maoming, in the morning. From above, the sea of clouds cascaded over skyscrapers, painting the skyline and creating a dreamlike "city in the sky"—a spectacular and romantic visual feast.
In Pics | Tabebuia trees in full bloom in Hengqin
In Pics | Tabebuia trees in full bloom in Hengqin
The purple trumpet trees in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin are now at their peak, with the blooming season lasting just one to two months. If you're planning a visit, here's a handy guide to the best spots.
People flock to stores during Boxing Day sales in Canada
People flock to stores during Boxing Day sales in Canada
People flock to stores during Boxing Day sales in Canada
Guangdong accelerates AI development of toy manufacturing
Guangdong accelerates AI development of toy manufacturing
AI toys feature human-machine interaction, diverse product forms, varied application scenarios and a broad target audience.
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