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Guangzhou
Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park announces passing of giant panda Jiahe
Guangzhou
China's second homegrown large cruise ship begins first sea trial
Guangdong-produced box-office hit "Dear You" screens at Cannes
Guangdong-produced box-office hit "Dear You" screens at Cannes
Three Guangdong libraries receive recognition in 2026 IFLA PressReader International Marketing Award
Three Guangdong libraries receive recognition in 2026 IFLA PressReader International Marketing Award
Inside Guangzhou Library's "Visual Empowerment" Project through videos
Inside Guangzhou Library's "Visual Empowerment" Project through videos
Guangzhou
Guangzhou's Nansha Port enters 5th phase of construction
Culture
Following the reel road
Guangzhou
Delivery riders rescue child swept into floodwater in Guangzhou
Opinions
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…
China is the UN's top financial contributor, committed to global development: China's UN ambassador
China is the UN's top financial contributor, committed to global development: China's UN ambassador
"China is already the de facto number one financial contribu…
Martin Jacques: China won't be Westernized and doesn't expect others to be like it
Martin Jacques: China won't be Westernized and doesn't expect others to be like it
​"China is never going to be Westernized in that same way as…
U.S. buyer to Canton Fair for 29 years: Hoping for more stable, win-win China-U.S. ties
U.S. buyer to Canton Fair for 29 years: Hoping for more stable, win-win China-U.S. ties
China's Foreign Ministry announced on May 11 that U.S. Presi…
139th Canton Fair
Meet you in Guangdong
​Foreign diplomats captivated by Guangdong Museum's Lingnan treasures
Travel
​Foreign diplomats captivated by Guangdong Museum's Lingnan treasures
2026 International Youth Poetry Festival opens in Guangzhou
Guangzhou
2026 International Youth Poetry Festival opens in Guangzhou
Arab poet representative thanks poetry for bringing Chinese and Arab poets together at Youth Poetry Festival
Culture
Arab poet representative thanks poetry for bringing Chinese and Arab poets together at Youth Poetry Festival
City of Flowers: A poem for Guangzhou by Egyptian writer Mira Ahmed
Culture
City of Flowers: A poem for Guangzhou by Egyptian writer Mira Ahmed
Explore Canton Fair through color wheel challenge
Guangzhou
Explore Canton Fair through color wheel challenge
Follow an overseas buyer on a factory visit during Canton Fair | Meet you in Guangdong
Trade
Follow an overseas buyer on a factory visit during Canton Fair | Meet you in Guangdong
Canton Fair challenge: Find out overseas buyer with earliest first visit to Guangzhou
Trade
Canton Fair challenge: Find out overseas buyer with earliest first visit to Guangzhou
Decorating my dream home at Canton Fair
Trade
Decorating my dream home at Canton Fair
Specials
Guangdong
Guangdong Museum hosts three-day cultural exchange program for International Museum Day
Guangzhou
Guangdong Museum hosts three-day cultural exchange program for International Museum Day
As museums around the world mark International Museum Day 2026 under the theme "Museums Uniting a Divided World," Guangdong Museum is hosting a three-day program of exhibitions, workshops, city walks, bilingual tours and accessibility-focused events in Guangzhou.
Foshan rolls out new tourism products to draw international visitors
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.
Guangdong-produced box-office hit "Dear You" screens at Cannes
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.
Inside Guangzhou Library's "Visual Empowerment" Project through videos
Culture
Inside Guangzhou Library's "Visual Empowerment" Project through videos
Guangzhou Library received a jury special mention for its "Visual Empowerment" project, which focuses on accessible cultural services for visually impaired readers and other groups with special needs.
Guangdong Museum hosts three-day cultural exchange program for International Museum Day
Foshan rolls out new tourism products to draw international visitors
Guangdong-produced box-office hit "Dear You" screens at Cannes
Inside Guangzhou Library's "Visual Empowerment" Project through videos
Culture
Three Guangdong libraries receive recognition in 2026 IFLA PressReader International Marketing Award
Three Guangdong libraries receive recognition in 2026 IFLA PressReader International Marketing Award
Culture
Following the reel road
Following the reel road
Cities
Guangzhou
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Nansha
Guangzhou
Guangdong Museum hosts three-day cultural exchange program for International Museum Day
As museums around the world mark International Museum Day 2026 under the theme "Museums Uniting a Divided World," Guangdong Museum is hosting a three-day program of exhibitions, workshops, city walks, bilingual tours and accessibility-focused events in Guangzhou.
Culture
Inside Guangzhou Library's "Visual Empowerment" Project through videos
Guangzhou Library received a jury special mention for its "Visual Empowerment" project, which focuses on accessible cultural services for visually impaired readers and other groups with special needs.
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.
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
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.
Transportation
Construction begins on Phase V of Nansha Port in Guangzhou
On May 15, full-scale construction officially commenced on the Phase V project of the Nansha Port Area at Guangzhou Port, located on Longxue Island in Nansha, Guangzhou. The project is a major national project under China's 14th Five-Year Plan and a key supporting project for the Greater Bay Area's world-class port cluster.
Shenzhen
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Nanshan
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.
Culture
Following the reel road
Guangdong is using film, celebrities and online entertainment to transform screen culture into tourism revenue.
Shenzhen
Hello ICIF | AI Music Video
The 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) will take place from May 21 to 25 at Halls 9–16 of the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center in Bao'an District.
Shenzhen
See you at ICIF 2026
The 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) will take place from May 21 to 25 at Halls 9–16 of the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center in Bao'an District.
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.
Travel
Amusement area reopens at Zhongshan Park
To the joy of local residents, the amusement area in Zhongshan Park reopened on May 6 after more than five years. As the only amusement area within a public park in Nanshan, its facilities had been cherished memories for those who grew up there in the early 2000s.
China
China clears first import shipment under expanded zero-tariff policy for African goods
For these South African apples, the tariff rate plunged from 10 percent to zero, strengthening their price competitiveness in the Chinese market.
Shenzhen
Shenzhen's upgraded humanoid patrol robot hits the streets
On April 30, Shenzhen-based EngineAI's T800 humanoid robot joined special police and officers on street patrol.
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.
Zhuhai
Macaques roam freely between mountains and sea on Dangan Island
Embraced by azure seas, a green island floats beneath the clouds. Macaques rest among the branches, holding tender green leaves in their mouths.
Zhuhai
Boundless azure sea and clear breeze for miles
Sea and sky merge in one hue, crystal clear. Gentle waves roll on, locked in a tender embrace. Every wisp of wind carries the breath of freedom.
Zhuhai
Facial recognition tech speeds up vehicle clearance at major Guangdong-Macao port
On May 7, cross-border travel between Zhuhai and Macao SAR became even more seamless following the official launch of a "card-less" facial recognition clearance system for vehicles at the Hengqin and Gongbei checkpoints.
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.
Culture
Chaoshan-dialect film "Dear You" surpasses 200 million yuan at box office
The Chaoshan-dialect film "Dear You" has surpassed 200 million yuan (about 29 million USD) in total box office revenue after 15 days in theaters, according to ticketing platform Maoyan. The film has recorded more than 5.98 million admissions and entered the top 15 of China's annual box office chart.
Art
For a Thai student with Teochew roots, Dear You felt like coming home
"To me, Qiaopi is not just a letter," he said. "It carries longing, concern, and feelings people could not say face-to-face." For many overseas Chinese families in Southeast Asia, those letters once connected separated families across oceans.
Culture
"Dear You": How a film set in China's Chaoshan region quietly touches millions
Released on April 30, Dear You has a score of 9.1/10 after 190,000 reviews on Chinese review platform Douban, making it not only the best-reviewed film of the May Day holidays but also the highest-rated domestic film so far this year. As of Monday, the film, made on a modest budget of 14 million yuan ($2.06 million) and featuring no star actors, has grossed more than 140 million yuan at the box office.
Foshan
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Chancheng
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Nanhai
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Shunde
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.
Culture
Following the reel road
Guangdong is using film, celebrities and online entertainment to transform screen culture into tourism revenue.
Travel
Watching lion dances and Cantonese opera, diplomats captivated by Foshan
On May 14, over a dozen diplomats from nine countries, including Guyana, Seychelles, and Bulgaria, visited Foshan. This visit is part of five-day program, titled the 2026 "Discover China Cultural Tour" of Guangdong for Diplomats in China.
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.
Travel
Watching lion dances and Cantonese opera, diplomats captivated by Foshan
On May 14, over a dozen diplomats from nine countries, including Guyana, Seychelles, and Bulgaria, visited Foshan. This visit is part of five-day program, titled the 2026 "Discover China Cultural Tour" of Guangdong for Diplomats in China.
Culture
Foshan launches 2026 International Museum Day celebrations
The main venue event for the 2026 International Museum Day and China Tourism Day, themed "Connecting the World, Gathering Beauty in Foshan," will be held at Foshan Ancestral Temple Museum on May 17.
Foshan
Visually impaired woman's video highlights kindness on streets of Foshan
Along the way, she met a kind passerby who patiently gave her directions, escorted her safely across the crosswalk, and reminded her to watch out for electric scooters parked by the road.
Foshan
Guangdong's first Urban Aesthetics Promotion Center launched in Foshan's Chancheng
On May 8, a conference to advance a new round of urban renewal and aesthetic enhancement was held in Chancheng District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province. During the event, the Chancheng District Urban Aesthetics Promotion Center was unveiled, marking the first such center in the province.
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.
Foshan
Foshan Nanhai hosts Spring Festival Gathering in Hong Kong
The 2026 Nanhai Spring Festival Gathering was held on March 20 in Hong Kong, bringing together over 500 Nanhai community members and distinguished guests from around the world.
Culture
Lion dance vs Yingge dance: Cool street show in Foshan's Lishui
On March 7, a grand folk culture parade was held in Jinfengzhou, Lishui Town, Nanhai District, Foshan City. The Lingnan lion dance, Chaoshan Yingge dance and robot street dance brought a lively scene, attracting many local people and foreign friends.
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
Verdant mountains, fragrant lakes
The azure lake stretches across the mountains and fields. A sweep of clear blue fills the vision. Even ordinary days hold breathtaking scenery. Follow your heart, and cherish every view along the way.
Shaoguan
Shaoguan wakes to a clear dawn and a promising day
At daybreak, a thin mist veils the land. As sunlight slowly spills over the scene, let us greet the morning glow and set out together for a brand-new day.
Travel
Tung blossoms blanket Furong Mountain like spring snow
Tung blossoms are in full bloom. From afar, cluster after cluster, they look like a light fall of spring snow. They need no bright colors to shine with quiet brilliance.
Biodiversity
Shaoguan records Guangdong's first Chinese crocodile lizard naturally born in artificial stream
A Chinese crocodile lizard has been born naturally in an artificial stream in the Luokeng area of the Nanling National Park (Candidate Area) in Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province.
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.
Heyuan
Stable serrate-legged small treefrog population first recorded in Dongyuan, Heyuan
​A population of Kurixalus odontotarsus, commonly known as the serrate-legged small treefrog, has been recorded for the first time in Dongyuan County, Heyuan, Guangdong Province.
Travel
May Day holiday thrills across Guangdong ③
The May Day holiday is in full swing, with cities across Guangdong rolling out a variety of events, from folk performances and night carnivals to family-friendly cultural experiences. Here are a few recommendations for a short getaway.
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.
Travel
May Day holiday thrills across Guangdong ③
The May Day holiday is in full swing, with cities across Guangdong rolling out a variety of events, from folk performances and night carnivals to family-friendly cultural experiences. Here are a few recommendations for a short getaway.
Sports
Recap: Chaozhou VS Meizhou | Guangdong City Basketball League (Sixth round)
The 2026 Guangdong City Football Super League is set to kick off on the evening of April 25 at Guangzhou's Yuexiushan Stadium. Following the opening ceremony, the host team Guangzhou will face Jiangmen in the curtain-raiser. On April 26, the remaining nine matches of the first round will be held simultaneously across nine cities in the province. With 21 teams and 826 players battling for city glory, 10 showdowns across the eastern and western divisions are set to begin, signaling a grassroots
Huizhou
Huizhou releases global AI demand lists
On May 13, Huizhou in southern China's Guangdong Province released its first batch of artificial intelligence scenario demand lists for 2026, aiming to accelerate the deployment of AI technologies in key industries and sectors.
Huizhou
Russian patient's handwritten letter of gratitude touches nurses in Huizhou
On May 12, 2026, International Nurses Day, the Third People's Hospital of Huizhou received a special gift: a handwritten letter of gratitude in Russian from a patient named Vladimir.
Huizhou
Over 100 whiskered terns spotted in inland Huizhou for the first time
​Over 100 whiskered terns were recently observed at a rice-shrimp co-cultivation farm in Pantuo Village, Taimei Town, marking the first recorded inland sighting in Huizhou.
Huizhou
Dinosaur or Camel? Huizhou's natural wonder sculpture sparks imagination
In Dongjiang Park, Huizhou City, Southern China's Guangdong Province, a striking natural formation has recently gone viral—an unusual jade vine (Mucuna birdwoodiana) entwined among a mountain fig (Ficus altissima) and a kapok tree (Bombax ceiba), resembling a poised "dinosaur" or "camel" in the forest.
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.
Travel
May Day holiday thrills across Guangdong ②
The May Day holiday is in full swing, and cities across Guangdong are rolling out a variety of events, from garden trails to night carnivals and family-friendly festivals. Here are a few ideas for a quick getaway.
Shanwei
Taiwan entrepreneur's three-decade quest to grow coffee in Guangdong
On a stage in Shanwei, Guangdong Province, 66-year-old Xiang Mingxiang described a dream that had occupied nearly half of his life.
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.
Agriculture
Guangdong kicks off lychee harvest as first batch hits market
​The first batch of fresh lychees has hit the market across major lychee-producing areas in Guangdong, including Zhanjiang, Maoming, Guangzhou, Zhongshan, and Dongguan.
Art
Dongguan Strawberry Music Festival 2027 scheduled to be held at Songshan Lake
Building on Songshan Lake's strengths as an urban cultural venue, next year's festival will further expand the event space, increase overall capacity, as well as optimize stage layouts, audience zones, traffic management, supporting facilities, and on-site circulation.
Agriculture
Guangdong kicks off lychee harvest as first batch hits market
​The first batch of fresh lychees has hit the market across major lychee-producing areas in Guangdong, including Zhanjiang, Maoming, Guangzhou, Zhongshan, and Dongguan.
Sports
AI Fits: Guangdong Edition | Where sport meets the city
​As the seventh round of Guangdong City Basketball League tips off on May 10, 21 city teams take center court in a creative collaboration between sports and artificial intelligence.
Travel
Zhongshan's Waterfront Coffee & Music Festival brews up May Day storm
​On the morning of May 1, the Rural Waterfront Coffee & Music Festival kicked off along Anfu River in Anfu Community, Tanzhou Town (坦洲镇安阜社区), Zhongshan City. The three-day event adopted a model featuring a main venue + citywide linkage across hundreds of villages, offering residents and visitors a May Day cultural tourism feast that brings together coffee, music, intangible cultural heritage, and picturesque rural scenery.
Zhongshan
Descendants of Aboriginal Chinese Australians rediscover childhood memories in Zhongshan
On April 30, a delegation of Aboriginal Chinese Australians visited the Zhongshan Overseas Chinese History Museum and the Sunwen West Road Historical and Cultural Block.
Culture
Following the reel road
Guangdong is using film, celebrities and online entertainment to transform screen culture into tourism revenue.
Jiangmen
Jiangmen's new art space opens its doors
From the outside, Keey Light Box is an inconspicuous building newly rising in the city of Jiangmen in Guangdong Province, its exposed concrete walls giving it a composed demeanor. However, upon entering the recently opened X Gallery inside, one is ushered into a world where artworks and handicrafts sparkle with creativity.
Travel
A touch of crimson, a half-day's leisure
In May, Lingnan is in full bloom. The royal poincianas blossom like rosy clouds. While the city is draped in crimson, go chase your passions, and be your unique, true self.
Biodiversity
Rare orchid species discovered in Jiangmen
A rare wild orchid species under second-class national protection in China, Eulophila zollingeri, has recently been discovered for the first time in Heshan, a county-level city in Jiangmen.
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.
Yangjiang
In pics | Chunsharen banquet serves up Yangchun's fresh flavors
Chunsharen (春砂仁), a premium regional variety of Amomum villosum produced in Yangchun, is a prized traditional southern Chinese medicinal herb known for its distinctive aroma and quality.
Foshan
What is it like to watch Guangdong City Football Super League in century-old football city?
​If you want to experience football at its most, you've got to watch this match. Sanshui, Foshan has a century-long football tradition. Yunxiushan Stadium has witnessed countless passionate moments. That night's Guangdong City Football Super League (Yue Chao) match — Foshan vs Yangjiang — once again ignited the whole city. Before kickoff, the carnival parade brought the city's energy into the stadium.
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.
Agriculture
Guangdong kicks off lychee harvest as first batch hits market
​The first batch of fresh lychees has hit the market across major lychee-producing areas in Guangdong, including Zhanjiang, Maoming, Guangzhou, Zhongshan, and Dongguan.
Zhanjiang
Morning light bathes Xuwen's fragrant pineapple fields
Green waves and red earth stretch as far as the eyes can see. Morning light pours down, falling on the bent backs of those at work.
Business
Zhanjiang secures over US$167 million in orders at Canton Fair
The offline exhibition of the 139th Canton Fair recently concluded successfully, with enterprises from Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province in southern China achieving strong results by expanding overseas markets and connecting with global buyers.
Maoming
AI Fits: Guangdong Goods × Yue BA | Showcasing elite quality
Each edition highlights one city of Guangdong and the signature product that defines its industrial DNA. Now, the series continues with Maoming, Zhaoqing and Qingyuan, the cities known for top-quality goods
Maoming
Dianbai agarwood signature products launched in Abu Dhabi
Recently, a range of products from Maoming Dianbai Agarwood Investment Group officially launched in local fragrance stores in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Maoming
​Long March-6A rocket soars over Maoming, creating artificial aurora
On the evening of May 12, a stunning cosmic spectacle unfolded over Maoming, Guangdong. A photographer captured amazing footage of the Long March-6A carrier rocket streaking across the sky above Yanjing Ridge, Dianbai District. Its white trail intertwined with red artificial aurora, piercing the twilight sky.
Agriculture
Guangdong kicks off lychee harvest as first batch hits market
​The first batch of fresh lychees has hit the market across major lychee-producing areas in Guangdong, including Zhanjiang, Maoming, Guangzhou, Zhongshan, and Dongguan.
Zhaoqing
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Huilong Town
Maoming
AI Fits: Guangdong Goods × Yue BA | Showcasing elite quality
Each edition highlights one city of Guangdong and the signature product that defines its industrial DNA. Now, the series continues with Maoming, Zhaoqing and Qingyuan, the cities known for top-quality goods
Zhaoqing
Summer lotus season begins at Zhaoqing's Seven Star Crags
​Lotus flowers have begun blooming across the Lihu Lake of Seven Star Crags, where layers of emerald lotus leaves are dotted with delicate pink blossoms swaying gently in the breeze.
Biodiversity
​Zhaoqing's Dinghushan reserve reports 346 new wildlife distribution records from 2021 to 2025
The Dinghushan National Nature Reserve in Zhaoqing, Guangdong recorded 346 new wildlife distribution records from 2021 to 2025, according to official statistics.
Zhaoqing
"Air express" helps harvest cinnamon in Zhaoqing's mountainous areas
​The cinnamon harvest is underway in the Jiangbei area of Gaoyao District, Zhaoqing, where drones are helping farmers tackle a long-standing transport challenge.
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 Goods × Yue BA | Showcasing elite quality
Each edition highlights one city of Guangdong and the signature product that defines its industrial DNA. Now, the series continues with Maoming, Zhaoqing and Qingyuan, the cities known for top-quality goods
Qingyuan
Goat in Qingyuan seen turning off tap after drinking water
A staff member at Qingyuan's Feixia Scenic Area captured an unexpected moment: a goat skillfully turned on a tap, took a few sips of water, and then turned it off with its mouth again.
Travel
Don't waste your holiday: 5 undiscovered gems in Guangdong for last-minute getaway
Here are five stunning off-the-beaten-path spots where you can experience everything from local history to ancient tribal culture.
Travel
May Day holiday thrills across Guangdong ③
The May Day holiday is in full swing, with cities across Guangdong rolling out a variety of events, from folk performances and night carnivals to family-friendly cultural experiences. Here are a few recommendations for a short getaway.
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.
Culture
Chaoshan-dialect film "Dear You" surpasses 200 million yuan at box office
The Chaoshan-dialect film "Dear You" has surpassed 200 million yuan (about 29 million USD) in total box office revenue after 15 days in theaters, according to ticketing platform Maoyan. The film has recorded more than 5.98 million admissions and entered the top 15 of China's annual box office chart.
Art
For a Thai student with Teochew roots, Dear You felt like coming home
"To me, Qiaopi is not just a letter," he said. "It carries longing, concern, and feelings people could not say face-to-face." For many overseas Chinese families in Southeast Asia, those letters once connected separated families across oceans.
Culture
Chaoshan-set film with unknown actors becomes dark horse in May Day box office
A Shenzhen-produced film, with an amateur cast and concentrating on the deep bonds between overseas Chinese and their families at home, emerged as a dark horse in the recent film market.
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.
Culture
Chaoshan-dialect film "Dear You" surpasses 200 million yuan at box office
The Chaoshan-dialect film "Dear You" has surpassed 200 million yuan (about 29 million USD) in total box office revenue after 15 days in theaters, according to ticketing platform Maoyan. The film has recorded more than 5.98 million admissions and entered the top 15 of China's annual box office chart.
Art
For a Thai student with Teochew roots, Dear You felt like coming home
"To me, Qiaopi is not just a letter," he said. "It carries longing, concern, and feelings people could not say face-to-face." For many overseas Chinese families in Southeast Asia, those letters once connected separated families across oceans.
Culture
"Dear You": How a film set in China's Chaoshan region quietly touches millions
Released on April 30, Dear You has a score of 9.1/10 after 190,000 reviews on Chinese review platform Douban, making it not only the best-reviewed film of the May Day holidays but also the highest-rated domestic film so far this year. As of Monday, the film, made on a modest budget of 14 million yuan ($2.06 million) and featuring no star actors, has grossed more than 140 million yuan at the box office.
Yunfu
Wanbian Village: How "Maldives of Yunfu" grows from social contract
​In Yun'an District, Yunfu City, Guangdong Province, a quiet fishing village is undergoing a poetic transformation. Known as the "Maldives of Yunfu", Wanbian Village (湾边村) has evolved from an ordinary riverside settlement into a popular travel destination, welcoming 1 million visitors in 2025.
Yunfu
Verditer flycatcher spotted in Yunfu
A verditer flycatcher, a protected wild bird species in China, was recently photographed in Dashigang Village, Yuncheng District, Yunfu, Guangdong.
Travel
May Day holiday thrills across Guangdong ③
The May Day holiday is in full swing, with cities across Guangdong rolling out a variety of events, from folk performances and night carnivals to family-friendly cultural experiences. Here are a few recommendations for a short getaway.
Yunfu
Yunfu unveils a dreamy purple corridor as Jacarandas burst into bloom
In recent days, the jacaranda trees along the lakeside of Jinxiu Lake in Ducheng Town, Yunan County, Yunfu City, have entered their full bloom period.
Video
Foshan
Foshan rolls out new tourism products to draw international visitors
On May 17, the main event for the 2026 International Museum Day and China Tourism Day was held at the Foshan Ancestral Temple Museum.
Foshan rolls out new tourism products to draw international visitors
Culture
Inside Guangzhou Library's "Visual Empowerment" Project through videos
Guangzhou Library received a jury special mention for its "Visual Empowerment" project, which focuses on accessible cultural services for visually impaired readers and other groups with special needs.
Inside Guangzhou Library's "Visual Empowerment" Project through videos
Guangzhou
Delivery riders rescue child swept into floodwater in Guangzhou
Five delivery riders rushed into fast-moving floodwaters in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, to rescue a child who was suddenly swept away. Working together, they successfully pulled the child to safety.
Delivery riders rescue child swept into floodwater in Guangzhou
Shenzhen
Hello ICIF | AI Music Video
The 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) will take place from May 21 to 25 at Halls 9–16 of the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center in Bao'an District.
Hello ICIF | AI Music Video
Foshan rolls out new tourism products to draw international visitors
Inside Guangzhou Library's "Visual Empowerment" Project through videos
Delivery riders rescue child swept into floodwater in Guangzhou
Hello ICIF | AI Music Video
See you at ICIF 2026
Shenzhen
See you at ICIF 2026
The 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) will take place from May 21 to 25 at Halls 9–16 of the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center in Bao'an District.
Experience the fantastic ICIF 2026
Shenzhen
Experience the fantastic ICIF 2026
The 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) will take place from May 21 to 25 at Halls 9–16 of the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center in Bao'an District.
"Not looking to have somebody go 'independent'," Trump on Taiwan question
China-US
"Not looking to have somebody go 'independent'," Trump on Taiwan question
On May 15, after concluding his visit to China, U.S. President Donald Trump was interviewed by Fox News and made his stance clear on the Taiwan question: "I'm not looking to have somebody go independent."
Sunrise scenery in Heyuan, Guangdong
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.
Foreign consuls discover magical Harry Potter Potion in Guangdong—Huangjuhong
Guangzhou
Foreign consuls discover magical Harry Potter Potion in Guangdong—Huangjuhong
On May 15, a group of foreign consuls gathered in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province to learn about Huajuhong, a magical local specialty made from fruit peel in Guangdong.
From heritage to skyline: A one-day Guangzhou tour for diplomats
Guangzhou
From heritage to skyline: A one-day Guangzhou tour for diplomats
As part of the 2026 "Discover China Cultural Tour" of Guangdong, diplomats from several countries took part in a one-day city walk across Guangzhou on May 13. The journey spanned from centuries-old Lingnan craftsmanship to the city's modern skyline piercing the clouds.
Verdant mountains, fragrant lakes
Shaoguan
Verdant mountains, fragrant lakes
The azure lake stretches across the mountains and fields. A sweep of clear blue fills the vision. Even ordinary days hold breathtaking scenery. Follow your heart, and cherish every view along the way.
Watching lion dances and Cantonese opera, diplomats captivated by Foshan
Travel
Watching lion dances and Cantonese opera, diplomats captivated by Foshan
On May 14, over a dozen diplomats from nine countries, including Guyana, Seychelles, and Bulgaria, visited Foshan. This visit is part of five-day program, titled the 2026 "Discover China Cultural Tour" of Guangdong for Diplomats in China.
Picture
Gatuo Village, Jomda County: Where the first shot was fired
Gatuo Village, Jomda County: Where the first shot was fired
Located along the Jinsha River, this village marks the site where the PLA's 18th Army crossed the river in 1950 and launched the operation leading to Xizang's liberation. The site includes a battlefield memorial park, restored barracks, a folk customs exhibition hall and preserved fortifications. It is now part of a national red tourism route.
Qamdo Experimental Primary School: The plateau's first modern school
Qamdo Experimental Primary School: The plateau's first modern school
Founded in 1951 as the Qamdo Winter School, this was the first modern school established by the Communist Party of China in Xizang. It is regarded as the starting point of modern education in the region.
Qamdo Revolutionary History Museum: A window into Xizang's liberation history
Qamdo Revolutionary History Museum: A window into Xizang's liberation history
Located in Xizang, the museum documents the 1950 Qamdo Campaign, a pivotal military operation that paved the way for the region's peaceful liberation. Its collection includes wartime artifacts, photographs and documents that trace the revolutionary history of eastern Xizang.
In pics | Chunsharen banquet serves up Yangchun's fresh flavors
In pics | Chunsharen banquet serves up Yangchun's fresh flavors
Chunsharen (春砂仁), a premium regional variety of Amomum villosum produced in Yangchun, is a prized traditional southern Chinese medicinal herb known for its distinctive aroma and quality.
Flavors after dark: Shenzhen night market
Flavors after dark: Shenzhen night market
What keeps a city glowing late into the night? In Shenzhen, it's the energy of night markets—warm, vibrant and unmistakably alive.
Highlights of World Climbing Series Wujiang 2026
Highlights of World Climbing Series Wujiang 2026
Aleksandra Kalucka of Poland and Elizaveta Ivanova of AIN compete during the women's speed gold medal race at World Climbing Series Wujiang 2026 in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province.
People across China mark Mother's Day in diverse ways
People across China mark Mother's Day in diverse ways
People across China celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday with heartfelt activities and family gatherings.
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