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Guangdong to see thunderstorms after days of intense heat
Guangdong to see thunderstorms after days of intense heat
Yingge Dance welcomes Middle East top influencer AboFlah to Shenzhen
Yingge Dance welcomes Middle East top influencer AboFlah to Shenzhen
Culture
​From indie hit 'Dear You' to Singapore's Streets: Traces of the Nanyang Chinese Story
Expats
AboFlah vs HONOR robot! Dance battle in Shenzhen
China-Spain Media Think Tank Dialogue Roundtable held in Madrid
China-Spain Media Think Tank Dialogue Roundtable held in Madrid
British visitor's take on Huizhou: Food, friendship, and future travel
British visitor's take on Huizhou: Food, friendship, and future travel
New kindergarten in Hengqin to open in autumn 2026
New kindergarten in Hengqin to open in autumn 2026
China
China-Greece Media Think Tank Dialogue Roundtable held in Athens
Expats
Middle East's top influencer AboFlah kicks off Shenzhen tour
Culture
Foshan Liang Garden lights up night with joyous love story
Opinions
A new era of ironclad friendship: Serbia and China's path to a shared future
A new era of ironclad friendship: Serbia and China's path to a shared future
From May 24 to 28, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic paid a…
Benefits of globalization widespread is APEC's biggest issue, says Eduardo Pedrosa
Benefits of globalization widespread is APEC's biggest issue, says Eduardo Pedrosa
"The biggest issue that we confront, and we've addressed thi…
Martin Jacques: Once you go to China, you'll never see world the same way again
Martin Jacques: Once you go to China, you'll never see world the same way again
"If you go to China, you'll never ever see the world in the …
U.S. Firms in South China look to market certainty and cooperation opportunities during Trump's China visit: AmCham South China
U.S. Firms in South China look to market certainty and cooperation opportunities during Trump's China visit: AmCham South China
Seyedin shared how U.S. businesses in South China view the v…
ICIF 2026
ICIF 2026
22nd ICIF concludes in Shenzhen, highlighting AI and China's cultural exports
Culture
22nd ICIF concludes in Shenzhen, highlighting AI and China's cultural exports
Guangdong delegation secures over 10 billion yuan in deals at 22nd ICIF
Shenzhen
Guangdong delegation secures over 10 billion yuan in deals at 22nd ICIF
An underrated Guangdong city is found at ICIF
Heyuan
An underrated Guangdong city is found at ICIF
MacArthur's wonderful tour at ICIF: APEC elements & Shenzhen blockbuster
Culture
MacArthur's wonderful tour at ICIF: APEC elements & Shenzhen blockbuster
Best ICIF finds: Personal 3D-texture UV printer
Shenzhen
Best ICIF finds: Personal 3D-texture UV printer
Russian vlogger's first ICIF experience: Art, fashion, culture & everything under one roof
Shenzhen
Russian vlogger's first ICIF experience: Art, fashion, culture & everything under one roof
Why international visitors are drawn to China's ICIF
Shenzhen
Why international visitors are drawn to China's ICIF
Polish vlogger at ICIF 2026: What makes Guangdong unique
Shenzhen
Polish vlogger at ICIF 2026: What makes Guangdong unique
Specials
Guangdong
Flame trees bloom along greenway in Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Flame trees bloom along greenway in Guangzhou
Flame trees set the sky ablaze, as the Huadi River greenway winds on. Flowing water moves with the shadows of flowers. In the early summer breeze, everything breathes with new life.
Germany's economy and energy minister visits Guangdong as trade ties grow
Business
Germany's economy and energy minister visits Guangdong as trade ties grow
Germany's Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche led a delegation to Guangdong on May 28 and attended the China-Germany Business Roundtable in Guangzhou, the provincial capital.
​AboFlah loves Shenzhen! Drone delivery wins him over
​AboFlah loves Shenzhen! Drone delivery wins him over
AboFlah, one of the Middle East's top online content creators with nearly 70 million followers across social platforms, is in China for a week-long visit starting May 26.
British visitor's take on Huizhou: Food, friendship, and future travel
Expats
British visitor's take on Huizhou: Food, friendship, and future travel
Although he has not yet visited Huizhou, Joe is already familiar with two of its most famous dishes: salt-baked chicken and Dongpo pork. He said he hopes to travel there soon and taste them in person.
Flame trees bloom along greenway in Guangzhou
Germany's economy and energy minister visits Guangdong as trade ties grow
​AboFlah loves Shenzhen! Drone delivery wins him over
British visitor's take on Huizhou: Food, friendship, and future travel
Education
New kindergarten in Hengqin to open in autumn 2026
New kindergarten in Hengqin to open in autumn 2026
Culture
​From indie hit 'Dear You' to Singapore's Streets: Traces of the Nanyang Chinese Story
​From indie hit 'Dear You' to Singapore's Streets: Traces of the Nanyang Chinese Story
Cities
Guangzhou
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Nansha
Guangzhou
Flame trees bloom along greenway in Guangzhou
Flame trees set the sky ablaze, as the Huadi River greenway winds on. Flowing water moves with the shadows of flowers. In the early summer breeze, everything breathes with new life.
Guangzhou
Chinese, ROK business leaders gather in Guangzhou to boost cooperation
​About 300 business representatives from China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) gathered in Guangzhou on May 27 for a high-level dialogue aimed at strengthening economic and trade ties between the two countries.
Travel
China's first senior train departs from Guangzhou for 15-day northbound journey
​A chartered train carrying 744 senior travellers departed from Guangzhou's Baiyun Railway Station this week, marking the launch of the first dedicated elderly tourism service following China's National Tourism Day, which was hosted this year for the first time in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Business
Swire Coca-Cola ramps up China investment, launching two new plants within 24 hours
With an estimated investment of 1.25 billion yuan (around 183 million U.S. dollars) and a floor area of nearly 130,000 square meters, the plant is set to boost annual production capacity by around 66 percent, further improving supply efficiency for the GBA market.
Nansha
Video | Durian 'stays' in Guangzhou's Nansha
A Durian Express vessel from Thailand arrived at the Nansha Port in Guangzhou on May 20, 2026, boosting the supply of premium seasonal fruit to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as the "durian season" peaks.
Guangzhou
China's second homegrown large cruise ship begins first sea trial
China's second domestically built large cruise ship set sail on Saturday on a 12-day sea trial, the final major step before the ship's official delivery as the country expands its push into the cruise tourism market.
Guangzhou
Guangzhou's Nansha Port enters 5th phase of construction
Construction of the fifth phase of the Nansha port area at Guangzhou Port, one of the major national projects, commenced in Nansha District of Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, on Friday.
Guangzhou
Chinese-developed mega dredger debuts in Guangzhou
The "Jun Guang"—a super-sized dredger with a capacity of 35,000 cubic meters—was officially put into operation in Guangzhou of Guangdong province on Friday, ushering in a new era of Chinese high-end dredging equipment.
Shenzhen
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Nanshan
​AboFlah loves Shenzhen! Drone delivery wins him over
AboFlah, one of the Middle East's top online content creators with nearly 70 million followers across social platforms, is in China for a week-long visit starting May 26.
Expats
AboFlah vs HONOR robot! Dance battle in Shenzhen
AboFlah, one of the Middle East's top online creators with nearly 70 million followers across platforms, arrived in China on May 26 for a week-long trip.
Expats
Middle East's top influencer AboFlah kicks off Shenzhen tour
A highlight of the Shenzhen tour launch was HONOR Robotics D1, a Chinese robot that drew the attention of both creators. AboFlah interacted with the robot, marking a tech-focused stop on his China itinerary.
Shenzhen
Shenzhen's Nanshan District to add two mega transport hubs
Two major transport hubs under construction in Shenzhen's Nanshan District are both progressing rapidly, promising to reshape urban mobility and regional connectivity.
Expats
Middle East's top influencer AboFlah kicks off Shenzhen tour
A highlight of the Shenzhen tour launch was HONOR Robotics D1, a Chinese robot that drew the attention of both creators. AboFlah interacted with the robot, marking a tech-focused stop on his China itinerary.
Shenzhen
Relive the magic of Miyazaki at Shenzhen concert
The Unicorn Symphony Orchestra will present a grand orchestral concert this month, celebrating the legendary partnership of filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki and composer Joe Hisaishi.
Shenzhen
French tapestry masterpieces make Asian debut in Nanshan
A landmark exhibition bringing together more than 40 French national tapestry treasures has made its Asian debut at Shenzhen Bay Culture Square, marking the first large-scale, systematic presentation of French tapestry art in Asia.
APEC
Tech must win hearts: APEC Secretariat chief on innovation for people
The executive director of the APEC Secretariat was visiting INNO100, a global innovation hub at Shenzhen Bay Cultural Plaza in Nanshan District, part of a multi-day tour of the city last week.
Zhuhai
Zhuhai Airport Customer Service Center opens in Jiangmen for seamless travel
The Zhuhai Airport Customer Service Center in Jiangmen has officially opened, offering services such as flight enquiries, check-in, baggage handling, shuttle bus transfers, and a dedicated passenger lounge.
Zhuhai
Orange blossoms grace summer days in Zhuhai
Summer has arrived on Yeli Island in Zhuhai, painting the landscape in radiant orange tones. A 2,000-square-meter field of garden cosmos is now in full bloom, with vibrant flowers glistening under the sunlight. As the gentle breeze stirs the blossoms, the island is bathed in the warmth, softness, and joy of the season.
Transportation
Continuous beam of Xijiang River Grand Bridge completes rotation in S China's Guangdong
A continuous beam of the Xijiang River Grand Bridge completed its rotation on Tuesday, crossing two existing high-speed railways. The 8,324-meter bridge is a key project of the Zhuhai-Zhaoqing high-speed railway under construction. The railway is expected to improve transport links in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Zhuhai
Summer blooms: Lotus charm of Zhuhai
A vast lotus field covering more than 40 mu (about 2.67 hectares) at the Jinglin Agricultural Lotus Root Industry Demonstration Base in Jinwan, Zhuhai, is now in full bloom. Endless green leaves and delicate lotus flowers stretch across the ponds like a scene from a Chinese painting.
Culture
Explore fascinating Teochew culture through century-old mansion in Shantou
One of the film's locations is the Chen Cihong Former Residence in Qianmei Village, Longdu Town, Shantou City, Guangdong Province. Often described as one of China's most iconic mansions built by overseas Chinese, the century-old compound offers more than a cinematic backdrop.
Culture
Discover Chaoshan at ICIF, a culturally rich region of Guangdong
This May, a modestly budgeted film produced in Guangdong has taken the Chinese market by storm. Dear You, a movie told entirely in the Chaoshan dialect, has become an unexpected box-office sensation. Following its domestic success, the film is set to reach audiences across the globe.
Culture
Explore qiaopi culture across Guangdong's museums
​With the popularity of the Chaoshan-dialect film Dear You in China, qiaopi has drawn attention to the emotional ties between overseas Chinese communities and their hometowns.
Culture
Guangdong-produced box-office hit "Dear You" screens at Cannes
"Dear You," a film produced in South China's Guangdong Province, was screened for international distributors and industry insiders at the Cannes Market Screening on May 15, as the surprise box-office hit continues to gain momentum in China.
Foshan
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Chancheng
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Nanhai
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Shunde
Culture
Foshan Liang Garden lights up night with joyous love story
Recently, Foshan Liang Garden, a renowned Lingnan garden, launched an immersive night tour titled "A Joyous Wedding at Liang Garden", the prologue to the Liangyuan Xiyu series.
Culture
APEC CP | Xiangyunsha and Batik: Weaving a fabric of friendship
Separated by thousands of miles of ocean, Guangdong's Xiangyunsha and Indonesia's Batik share a common thread: both are born from natural ingredients and revitalized by modern fashion.
Sports
Lishui Town in Foshan to host APBA World Series Finals in June
The Asia Pacific Pickleball Alliance (APBA) has announced that the 2025-2026 Season World Finals will land in Lishui Town, Nanhai District, Foshan, this June.
Culture
APEC CP | Lion Dance and Mexican Flyers: Defying gravity in the sky across continents
Picture this: a fiery red lion is pulling off a leap atop 3-meter-high plum blossom poles, while on the other side of the Pacific, warriors are diving off a 20-meter mast like birds in flight.
Culture
Foshan Liang Garden lights up night with joyous love story
Recently, Foshan Liang Garden, a renowned Lingnan garden, launched an immersive night tour titled "A Joyous Wedding at Liang Garden", the prologue to the Liangyuan Xiyu series.
Foshan
Foshan showcases Lingnan culture at 2026 International Museum Day and China Tourism Day event
The main venue event for 2026 International Museum Day and China Tourism Day, themed "Connecting the World, Gathering Beauty in Foshan", was held on May 17 at Foshan Ancestral Temple Museum.
Foshan
African influencers explore Foshan's Chancheng
On May 19, a group of young African influencers visited Foshan's Chancheng District. What impressed them most about Chancheng? Kung Fu Night Market!
Foshan
Foshan rolls out new tourism products to draw international visitors
On May 17, the main event for 2026 International Museum Day and China Tourism Day was held at Foshan Ancestral Temple Museum.
Sports
Lishui Town in Foshan to host APBA World Series Finals in June
The Asia Pacific Pickleball Alliance (APBA) has announced that the 2025-2026 Season World Finals will land in Lishui Town, Nanhai District, Foshan, this June.
Foshan
Over 100 dragon boat teams race in Jiujiang's "water marathon"
On May 16, the second leg of the 9th Jiujiang Dragon Boat League, a five-person dragon boat "water marathon", was held in Jiujiang Town, Foshan, attracting 111 top teams from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Foshan
Experience over 200 exciting activities in Foshan's Nanhai during May Day holiday
Discover a vibrant holiday in Nanhai, Foshan. From May 1 to 5, Nanhai District is hosting more than 200 activities spanning culture, sports, tourism and shopping.
Tradition
Foshan's Jiancun Community holds land-water parade for Beidi Festival 2026
Foshan's Jiancun Community holds land-water parade for Beidi Festival. The Beidi (Northern Emperor) Festival of Jiancun Community in Xiqiao Town has a history of over 700 years and is an intangible cultural heritage of Foshan.
Culture
Gambiered Guangdong Silk from Foshan's Shunde sparks new China-chic wave
Thirty premium brands are showcasing innovative designs and a new fabric grading system, bringing fresh vitality to this intangible cultural heritage and fueling a new wave of heritage-inspired consumption.
Cuisine
New Zealand vlogger explores China's century-old brewing craft
This time, he traveled to Shunde, Guangdong, stepping into a time-honored distillery to explore brewing technique, a century-old intangible cultural heritage, and discover the craftsmanship and stories behind every sip of baijiu.
Travel
Qinghui Garden, Foshan, Guangdong
In the gentle spring light, Qinghui Garden in Foshan, Guangdong, reveals the poetic charm of Lingnan gardens. Curved eaves frame fresh green trees, while red lanterns sway in the breeze.
Manufacture
This Guangdong-made cube is helping speedcubers worldwide shatter world records
Thanks to its magnetic system, it helps auto-align the layers for lightning-fast solving. Some users say they broke the 30-second mark for the first time with it.
Shaoguan
Rain falls over cascades, egrets rise above Nanshui Reservoir
The mountains wear silver veils, as cascades plunge from above. Over Nanshui Reservoir, white egrets rise through the mist, and all things find their freedom.
Art
Millennium of Stone: Chinese grotto art exhibition opens in Shaoguan
The "Echoes of A Thousand Years on the Cities: Photographic Exhibition of Chinese Grotto Art" has opened at the Caoxi Lecture Hall of Nanhua Temple in Shaoguan, Guangdong Province.
Ecology
Two new species discovered in Shaoguan's Danxia Mountain
​Researchers have recently identified and formally described two new species discovered in Danxia Mountain in Shaoguan, Guangdong Province, bringing the total number of new species found in the area to 59.
Shaoguan
Rare protected tree fern discovered in Shaoguan
A new habitat of Alsophila gigantea Wall. ex Hook., a second-class nationally protected wild plant species, has been discovered at Changkeng Forest Farm in Renhua County, Shaoguan, Guangdong Province.
Heyuan
An underrated Guangdong city is found at ICIF
Known as the "Hometown of Dinosaurs," Heyuan boasts lush mountains, pristine waters, and rich agricultural specialties. It also nurtures a distinctive Hakka culture that is believed to retain some characteristics of the Central Plains, the cradle of ancient Chinese civilization.
Technology
​Robot dances to Hakka rhymes at ICIF
An interesting scene is that a robot dances to Hakka rhymes at the ongoing 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) being held in Shenzhen, Guangdong's tech hub.
Heyuan
Sunrise scenery in Heyuan, Guangdong
The mountains lie in silence. The morning glow slowly unfurls, as if heaven and earth were painting. No matter how high the peaks or how long the road, you will eventually meet the dawn.
Heyuan
How science and branding are revitalizing Heyuan's countryside
In the orchards of Zhongba Town, Zijin County, Heyuan City, Guangdong Province, a vibrant scene of red marks the arrival of harvest season. Known as the "Home of Zijin Honey Plums", the town is celebrating a bumper crop of more than 3.33 square kilometers of Sanhua plums, with total output expected to reach 2,250 tons.
Trade
Meizhou's foreign trade surges 48.5% in first four months of 2026
Exports totaled 2.70 billion yuan, up 27.3% year on year, while imports jumped by 110.8% to 1.52 billion yuan. In April alone, the city's foreign trade reached 1.11 billion yuan, up 60.9% year on year.
Culture
Explore qiaopi culture across Guangdong's museums
​With the popularity of the Chaoshan-dialect film Dear You in China, qiaopi has drawn attention to the emotional ties between overseas Chinese communities and their hometowns.
Culture
Explore Hakka overseas Chinese stories through Meizhou qiaopi exhibition
​Ahead of International Museum Day on May 18, the Hakka Museum of China (中国客家博物馆) in Meizhou will launch a special exhibition on Meizhou qiaopi, highlighting the history of Hakka overseas Chinese communities.
Sports
Recap: Chaozhou VS Meizhou | Guangdong City Football Super League (Second round)
The 2026 Guangdong City Football Super League kicked off on the evening of April 25 at Guangzhou's Yuexiushan Stadium. The 2026 edition brings together players from 21 city teams across Guangdong, competing in 123 matches, from the regular season to the playoffs and finals.
Expats
British visitor's take on Huizhou: Food, friendship, and future travel
Although he has not yet visited Huizhou, Joe is already familiar with two of its most famous dishes: salt-baked chicken and Dongpo pork. He said he hopes to travel there soon and taste them in person.
Huizhou
Huizhou's eco-beauty and heritage charm UK
Huizhou's vibrant cultural tapestry and natural wonders took center stage in the UK as the "Protect Turtles and Experience the Beauty of Huizhou" photo exhibition debuted in Doncaster and London.
Biodiversity
Rare black-necked snakebird spotted in Guangdong for the first time
A rare bird species, the black-necked snakebird (Anhinga melanogaster), has been spotted at Huizhou West Lake in Guangdong Province, marking the first recorded sighting of the species in the province.
Huizhou
S. Korean entrepreneurs symposium held in Huizhou Zhongkai High-tech Zone
The 2026 South Korean Entrepreneurs Symposium in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area was held recently. Kim Joungseon, Commercial Consul of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Guangzhou, Kim Seongkon, President of the China-Korea Entrepreneurs Association, and 40 representatives from S. Korean business associations and enterprises across the Greater Bay Area gathered in Zhongkai High-tech Zone to explore business opportunities and seek common development.
Shanwei
Piaose parade lights up Shanwei
A parade featuring national and provincial-level intangible cultural heritage Piaose (飘色) teams was held on May 19, the China Tourism Day, along Haibin Avenue in Shanwei, Guangdong Province.
Shanwei
In pics | Intangible cultural heritage and local flavors showcased at Xuanwu Mountain, Shanwei
Xuanwu Mountain Scenic Area in Lufeng, a county-level city under Shanwei, Guangdong Province, has hosted a three-day cultural tourism event blending intangible cultural heritage performances with a local food and craft market from May 19, in celebration of China Tourism Day.
Business
International visitors explore Shanwei after Canton Fair
From May 3 to 5, a delegation of overseas buyers from Fiji, South Africa, Morocco, Suriname, Mauritius, and other countries visited Shanwei, a city of eastern Guangdong, for inspection and exchange activities.
Sports
AI Fits: Guangdong Edition | Round six, 21 cities, one league
In May, the Guangdong City Basketball League enters its sixth round, with the pace of the competition continuing to rise across 21 participating cities.
Expats
Drumbeats across Dongguan: Centuries-old dragon boat tradition comes alive
On May 24, the "Awakening the Dragon" ritual was held in Wanjiang Town, Zhongtang Town, and Wangniudun Town, reviving age-old ceremonies including eye-dotting, boat washing, and blessings to pray for favorable weather and prosperity.
Dongguan
Dongguan's MIXC VILLAGE wins Gold Award at 2026 MUSE Design Awards
The winners of the 2026 MUSE Design Awards were announced, with MIXC VILLAGE in Dongguan winning the Gold Award for its "Wonder Isle Sail" conceptual design and exhibition program.
Culture
Three Guangdong libraries receive recognition in 2026 IFLA PressReader International Marketing Award
Three public libraries from South China's Guangdong Province have gained international recognition in the IFLA PressReader International Marketing Award Winners 2026, highlighting the province's efforts to make library services more innovative, inclusive and technology-driven.
Dongguan
New wild bird species recorded at Huangqishan Urban Park in Dongguan
The Hill Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis whitei) has been recorded in Dongguan for the first time at Huangqishan Urban Park, adding a new entry to the city's wild bird checklist.
Zhongshan
How an over 10,000-staff factory in Zhongshan embraces nearly 200 workers with disabilities
In Nantou, Zhongshan, Guangdong, Homa Appliances—a manufacturing giant with more than 13,000 employees, counts nearly 200 workers with disabilities. Since 2023, it has hired 438 people with disabilities.
Travel
Discover early summer beauty in Zhongshan's parks
​As early summer unfolds, parks across Zhongshan are brimming with natural charm. Colorful blooms are in full splendor, and lush greenery paints a vivid, refreshing picture across the city.
Sports
A baseball colossus rises in Guangdong
​A new landmark for baseball, the Zhongshan International Baseball and Softball Center, has emerged in Zhongshan, Guangdong. It pioneers a trail for a public-private partnership model in China's professional baseball venues.
Zhongshan
Seizing opportunities at China-Russia Expo, Zhongshan businesses travel far north to expand market reach
From May 17 to 21, the event Guangdong Products Go Global-Zhongshan Goods Enter Heilongjiang & Events for Cooperation with the Russian Market was successively held.
Jiangmen
From Guangdong to Nauru: A container of sweets and a century of ties
​A shipment of candy from Jiangmen, Guangdong, has been distributed across the Republic of Nauru during a festival parade, the latest chapter in a connection between the Pacific island nation and the Pearl River Delta that stretches back more than a century.
Jiangmen
Explore seaside escapes in Jiangmen's Xinhui District
With sunny days back, now is the perfect time for a coastal escape. Head to Xinhui District in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, to enjoy the sea breeze, set up camp, and watch breathtaking sunsets.
Zhuhai
Zhuhai Airport Customer Service Center opens in Jiangmen for seamless travel
The Zhuhai Airport Customer Service Center in Jiangmen has officially opened, offering services such as flight enquiries, check-in, baggage handling, shuttle bus transfers, and a dedicated passenger lounge.
Yangjiang
Wa'ang Village in Yangjiang welcomes bumper plum harvest
Purple-red fruits blanket the hillsides, as the village's 2,000 mu (about 133 hectares) orchard is at the height of its harvest and sales period.
Agriculture
Yangjiang launches first direct lychee export to Malaysia
The shipment marked the first time Yangjiang has exported lychees using its own packaging and cold-chain logistics system—ending its long-term reliance on processors and exporters in other cities.
Yangjiang
Yangjiang unveils AI-generated original music video to attract global visitors
Following International Museum Day on May 18 and China Tourism Day on May 19, Yangjiang City in Southern China's Guangdong Province released an AI-generated original music video titled "Millennia of Maritime Silk Road," inviting global visitors to explore the city's Maritime Silk Road heritage.
Sports
AI Fits: Guangdong Edition | Sport, style and city pride
As the Guangdong City Basketball League enters its eighth round on May 16, the excitement is spreading far beyond the court. Across the province, fans are not only following the competition between city teams, but also discovering the culture and landmarks that make each city unique.
Travel
Travel plans? Start with Guangdong's coolest museums
Not sure where to spend the weekend? Museums are always a reliable choice. In recent years, many museums in Guangdong have become popular destinations not only for their exhibitions but also for their striking architecture and immersive experiences.
Biodiversity
In pics | Abandoned shrimp ponds become breeding ground for bee-eaters in Zhanjiang
Along the sandy cliffs of former shrimp ponds, burrows line the slopes, serving as nesting sites for the blue-tailed bee-eater—one of "China's most beautiful birds".
Zhanjiang
At ICIF, Zhanjiang marine culture attracts visitors
Surrounded by the sea on three sides, Zhanjiang boasts the province's longest coastline. Its profound and captivating marine culture attracts a great number of tourists.
Zhanjiang
Overseas Chinese business delegation from New Zealand visits Zhanjiang to promote aquatic trade cooperation
The Zhanjiang Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese recently hosted a delegation from New Zealand led by Zhong Weiren and organized a business matchmaking activity focused on aquatic products trade cooperation.
Zhanjiang
One in five lychees exported from China comes from Lianjiang in Zhanjiang
On May 18, Lianjiang in Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, held a lychee promotion conference, where on-site procurement contracts exceeded RMB 307 million. Foreign buyers signed contracts worth RMB 175 million.
Maoming
Maoming explores fishery and agricultural cooperation with Tanzania
On May 26, an investment promotion event co-hosted by the Maoming Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese and the Tanzania Canton Chamber of Commerce was held in Maoming, bringing together government officials and entrepreneurs from both sides.
Maoming
AI Fits: Guangdong Edition | Guangdong stories through basketball
Located in southwestern Guangdong, China, Maoming is widely known as the "Hometown of Chinese Lychee," with vast orchards stretching across the region.
Environ
Guangdong Forestry Science and Technology Week opens in Xinyi, Maoming
Guangdong Province launched its 2026 Forestry Science and Technology Week with a ceremony and main events on May 23, hosted by the county-level city of Xinyi in Maoming.
Travel
Beautiful lotuses in bloom bring good fortune
Spring is graced with countless blossoms, summer with the lotus. Each summer, the lotus blooms as if faithful to an old promise.
Zhaoqing
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Huilong Town
Zhaoqing
Tiy Loy Company LTD: Centuries of transnational Qiaopi delivery | Gaoyao Huilong Overseas Chinese Stories (6)
The recent hit film Dear You features an institution called "Qiaopi bureau"—an agency that helped overseas Chinese send remittances and letters home. In many ways, its role resembles the work of our company, which continues to operate today as an important bridge between overseas Chinese communities and their hometowns.
Zhaoqing
Zhong Rong and Gaoyao farmers thrive together in Australia's local market | Gaoyao Huilong Overseas Chinese Stories (5)
Gaoyao farmers came together in 1989 to establish the "Chinese Agricultural Association" in New South Wales. Around 90 percent of the members were from Gaoyao, while the rest were immigrants from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Zhongshan City of Guangdong.
Maoming
AI Fits: Guangdong Edition | Guangdong stories through basketball
Located in southwestern Guangdong, China, Maoming is widely known as the "Hometown of Chinese Lychee," with vast orchards stretching across the region.
Biodiversity
New pill millipede species discovered in Zhaoqing
The species, published in the international taxonomic journal ZooKeys, has been named Rhopalomeris dinghushan after its type locality, Dinghushan National Nature Reserve in Zhaoqing, Guangdong.
Cuisine
Tea Cake Festival celebrated for family reunion in Zhaoqing
On the eighth day of the Chinese New Year, the air in Songtang Village, Huilong Town, was thick with the scent of tradition. Here, locals gathered to celebrate the annual Chaguo Festival (Tea Cake Festival)—a vibrant display of culinary heritage and kinship.
Culture
A 2,000-person feast: How an ancient Guangdong village celebrates Chinese New Year
On February 13, a large open-air reunion dinner was held in the square of Kuanjiao Village, Huilong Town, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong, where 230 tables were set for nearly 2,000 residents to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Travel
Zhaoqing blends ancient sites with new attractions in rural revitalization
The "Voices from the Towns" initiative arrived in Huilong Town, Zhaoqing, on December 20, highlighting how this rural community in Guangdong is combining cultural heritage with modern tourism.
Travel
A village of mystery and memories in Zhaoqing
An ancient village built on the slopes of Fenggang Mountain in Guangdong province reveals its most enigmatic feature: a layout resembling a massive Tai Chi Bagua.
Maoming
AI Fits: Guangdong Edition | Guangdong stories through basketball
Located in southwestern Guangdong, China, Maoming is widely known as the "Hometown of Chinese Lychee," with vast orchards stretching across the region.
Travel
Qingyuan Chimelong to launch self-drive safari this summer holiday
Backed by rich wildlife resources and a well-established conservation system, the resort will officially launch a new self-drive safari project during the upcoming summer holiday, offering visitors immersive encounters with rare wildlife.
Travel
Clouds drift over the Yao Village, morning awakens in peace
Mist veils the Yao mountains. Homes nestle quietly in the hills. Field paths wind through the village in tranquil peace. Carrying the poetry of mountains and fields in our hearts, we walk toward a sunlit world.
Travel
Beautiful lotuses in bloom bring good fortune
Spring is graced with countless blossoms, summer with the lotus. Each summer, the lotus blooms as if faithful to an old promise.
Culture
Discover Chaoshan at ICIF, a culturally rich region of Guangdong
This May, a modestly budgeted film produced in Guangdong has taken the Chinese market by storm. Dear You, a movie told entirely in the Chaoshan dialect, has become an unexpected box-office sensation. Following its domestic success, the film is set to reach audiences across the globe.
Chaozhou
AI Fits: Guangdong Goods × Yue BA | Crafted by time, played with pride
As the 2026 Guangdong City Basketball League (Yue BA) is underway, we're launching a poster series that looks at the game through the lens of Guangdong's rich agricultural and cultural heritage. Each edition highlights one city and the signature product that defines its industrial identity.
Chaozhou
Popularity of beef hotpot drives development of its industry in S China's Guangdong
The Chaoshan region in China's Guangdong Province is renowned nationwide for its beef hotpot, though very few cattle are raised locally. The Chaoshan people have a system of nomenclature for a dozen parts of the beef, which is a reflection of both the exquisite knife skills of the chefs and the pursuit of culinary excellence.
Culture
Explore qiaopi culture across Guangdong's museums
​With the popularity of the Chaoshan-dialect film Dear You in China, qiaopi has drawn attention to the emotional ties between overseas Chinese communities and their hometowns.
Culture
Discover Chaoshan at ICIF, a culturally rich region of Guangdong
This May, a modestly budgeted film produced in Guangdong has taken the Chinese market by storm. Dear You, a movie told entirely in the Chaoshan dialect, has become an unexpected box-office sensation. Following its domestic success, the film is set to reach audiences across the globe.
Chaozhou
AI Fits: Guangdong Goods × Yue BA | Crafted by time, played with pride
As the 2026 Guangdong City Basketball League (Yue BA) is underway, we're launching a poster series that looks at the game through the lens of Guangdong's rich agricultural and cultural heritage. Each edition highlights one city and the signature product that defines its industrial identity.
Jieyang
Jieyang becomes China's major jadeite base
Jieyang City of south China's Guangdong Province has emerged as a major national base for the design, processing and trade of jadeite, although it does not produce jade locally.
Jieyang
Chinese and international students plant seeds of reading in Puning
This group of Chinese and international teachers and students traveled to Hongyang Town No. 3 Primary School in Puning, and held a heartwarming reading activity for local children.
Travel
In pics: Flame trees in full bloom light up Yunan, Yunfu
​As summer arrives, flame trees (Delonix regia) are in full bloom across Yunan County, Yunfu City, Guangdong Province, turning streets and parks into a vibrant red landscape.
Chaozhou
AI Fits: Guangdong Goods × Yue BA | Crafted by time, played with pride
As the 2026 Guangdong City Basketball League (Yue BA) is underway, we're launching a poster series that looks at the game through the lens of Guangdong's rich agricultural and cultural heritage. Each edition highlights one city and the signature product that defines its industrial identity.
Yunfu
Critically endangered Chinese pangolin appears in Guangdong's Yunfu
A wild Chinese pangolin, a first-class protected species in China, was recently rescued after straying into a factory area in Yun'an, Yunfu, Guangdong Province. Thanks to the joint efforts of a concerned resident, local police and forestry authorities, the animal was safely transferred to the provincial wildlife monitoring and rescue center.
Sports
Bend it like Beckham: 50m free-kick stuns Yue Chao
Yunfu hit back in the 14th minute as Han Jiewen (No.5) fired in a spectacular 50m free-kick from near the halfway line. It was Yunfu's first goal of the season, ending their scoring drought.
Video
Shenzhen
​AboFlah loves Shenzhen! Drone delivery wins him over
AboFlah, one of the Middle East's top online content creators with nearly 70 million followers across social platforms, is in China for a week-long visit starting May 26.
​AboFlah loves Shenzhen! Drone delivery wins him over
Expats
British visitor's take on Huizhou: Food, friendship, and future travel
Although he has not yet visited Huizhou, Joe is already familiar with two of its most famous dishes: salt-baked chicken and Dongpo pork. He said he hopes to travel there soon and taste them in person.
British visitor's take on Huizhou: Food, friendship, and future travel
Culture
​From indie hit 'Dear You' to Singapore's Streets: Traces of the Nanyang Chinese Story
While the story is set mainly in Thailand, the legacy of "Nanyang" migration can still be found across the region, especially in Singapore, where historic temples, remittance houses, and cultural landmarks continue to preserve memories of early Chinese communities.
​From indie hit 'Dear You' to Singapore's Streets: Traces of the Nanyang Chinese Story
Expats
AboFlah vs HONOR robot! Dance battle in Shenzhen
AboFlah, one of the Middle East's top online creators with nearly 70 million followers across platforms, arrived in China on May 26 for a week-long trip.
AboFlah vs HONOR robot! Dance battle in Shenzhen
​AboFlah loves Shenzhen! Drone delivery wins him over
British visitor's take on Huizhou: Food, friendship, and future travel
​From indie hit 'Dear You' to Singapore's Streets: Traces of the Nanyang Chinese Story
AboFlah vs HONOR robot! Dance battle in Shenzhen
Middle East's top influencer AboFlah kicks off Shenzhen tour
Expats
Middle East's top influencer AboFlah kicks off Shenzhen tour
A highlight of the Shenzhen tour launch was HONOR Robotics D1, a Chinese robot that drew the attention of both creators. AboFlah interacted with the robot, marking a tech-focused stop on his China itinerary.
Foshan Liang Garden lights up night with joyous love story
Culture
Foshan Liang Garden lights up night with joyous love story
Recently, Foshan Liang Garden, a renowned Lingnan garden, launched an immersive night tour titled "A Joyous Wedding at Liang Garden", the prologue to the Liangyuan Xiyu series.
Huizhou's eco-beauty and heritage charm UK
Huizhou
Huizhou's eco-beauty and heritage charm UK
Huizhou's vibrant cultural tapestry and natural wonders took center stage in the UK as the "Protect Turtles and Experience the Beauty of Huizhou" photo exhibition debuted in Doncaster and London.
Yingge Dance welcomes Middle East top influencer AboFlah to Shenzhen
Shenzhen
Yingge Dance welcomes Middle East top influencer AboFlah to Shenzhen
​AboFlah, one of the Middle East's top online creators with nearly 70 million followers across platforms, arrived in China on May 26 for a week-long trip.
German mayor returns to Huangshan after nine years, impressed by its historic preservation
China
German mayor returns to Huangshan after nine years, impressed by its historic preservation
During the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue·Huangshan, Alexander Badrow, Mayor of Stralsund, Germany, visited Huangshan in East China's Anhui Province, marking his return to the city nearly a decade after his first visit.
Rain falls over cascades, egrets rise above Nanshui Reservoir
Shaoguan
Rain falls over cascades, egrets rise above Nanshui Reservoir
The mountains wear silver veils, as cascades plunge from above. Over Nanshui Reservoir, white egrets rise through the mist, and all things find their freedom.
Middle East's top influencer AboFlah pays respects to statue of Bruce Lee at Hong Kong's Avenue of Stars
Expats
Middle East's top influencer AboFlah pays respects to statue of Bruce Lee at Hong Kong's Avenue of Stars
On May 26, AboFlah, the top influencer from the Middle East with nearly 70 million followers across social media platforms, kicked off his China tour in Hong Kong. At the Avenue of Stars, he made a special trip to visit the Bruce Lee statue and posed for photos with friends.
Middle East top influencer AboFlah in China! Learning Kung Fu in Hong Kong
Expats
Middle East top influencer AboFlah in China! Learning Kung Fu in Hong Kong
AboFlah, one of the Middle East's top online creators with nearly 70 million followers across platforms, arrived in China on May 26 for a week-long trip, starting from Hong Kong.
Picture
Magnificent view of Huizhou Ancient City in east China's Anhui
Magnificent view of Huizhou Ancient City in east China's Anhui
Huizhou Ancient City, located in Shexian County of Anhui, is one of the most well-preserved ancient towns in China. In recent years, Shexian has promoted the deep integration of culture and tourism, and created immersive performances based on local history and folk stories.
Tongmai "Ten Heroes" Monument & Tongmai Bridges: Where mountains were told to bow
Tongmai "Ten Heroes" Monument & Tongmai Bridges: Where mountains were told to bow
​At Tongmai, a geologically unstable section of the Sichuan-Xizang Highway, soldiers overcame floods and landslides to build bridges and roads in the 1950s. A monument commemorates the ten soldiers who died while transporting supplies. The site also gave rise to a well-known slogan: "Let the mountains bow their heads, let the rivers make way."
In Pics | Stunning day-and-night views of Huizhou go viral on social media
In Pics | Stunning day-and-night views of Huizhou go viral on social media
​Breathtaking images showcasing Huizhou's beauty from dawn to dusk have been sweeping across social media feeds, capturing the romantic essence of this eastern Guangdong city.
In pics | Intangible cultural heritage and local flavors showcased at Xuanwu Mountain, Shanwei
In pics | Intangible cultural heritage and local flavors showcased at Xuanwu Mountain, Shanwei
Xuanwu Mountain Scenic Area in Lufeng, a county-level city under Shanwei, Guangdong Province, has hosted a three-day cultural tourism event blending intangible cultural heritage performances with a local food and craft market from May 19, in celebration of China Tourism Day.
Bayi Community Residents' Committee: Xizang's first community history museum
Bayi Community Residents' Committee: Xizang's first community history museum
In the autumn of 1951, PLA troops set up tents on the barren banks of the Lhasa River and established the region's first military farm. A "pioneer field" reclaimed in 1952 still survives on the site. In 2024, the community opened Xizang's first community-level family history museum, built around this farming legacy.
Lhasa Sports and Cultural Center: The world's highest stadium
Lhasa Sports and Cultural Center: The world's highest stadium
Built with 760 million yuan in aid from Beijing, this 258,000-square-meter complex is the largest public sports venue in Xizang. Opened in 2014, its stadium holds a Guinness World Record as the highest-altitude sports stadium on earth.
In pics | White lotus blooms in Zhongshan's Shiqi
In pics | White lotus blooms in Zhongshan's Shiqi
White lotus flowers are in full bloom at Dongming Bridge Aquatic Plant Park (东明桥水生植物公园) in Shiqi Subdistrict, Zhongshan, attracting residents and visitors to admire the scenery.
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