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Your complete guide to Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport T3 amid T1 airlines relocation
Your complete guide to Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport T3 amid T1 airlines relocation
Explore caramel winter hues in Guangdong's cypress groves
Explore caramel winter hues in Guangdong's cypress groves
Agriculture
Australian-native crayfish finds cozy home under solar panels in Zhanjiang
Agriculture
Zhanjiang red oranges reach Malaysia as exports surge
Engaging with China a "crucial step" in Canada's journey to diversify its economy: Canadian economist
Engaging with China a "crucial step" in Canada's journey to diversify its economy: Canadian economist
Experiencing Caravaggio with Virtual Reality exhibition opens at Guangzhou Library
Experiencing Caravaggio with Virtual Reality exhibition opens at Guangzhou Library
ZEISS Vision factory in Guangzhou joins Global Lighthouse Network
ZEISS Vision factory in Guangzhou joins Global Lighthouse Network
Hengqin
Hengqin rolls out new subsidies to cut office costs and boost Macao integration
Travel
Heyuan villages featured in 2025 "Beautiful Courtyard" list
Transportation
Data Explorer | From Guangdong to the world: Airport data explains global reach of Guangdong goods
Opinions
China, champion for trade liberalization and economic integration: Australian scholar
China, champion for trade liberalization and economic integration: Australian scholar
It is believed by an Australia scholar that as China continu…
American scholar warns US intervention in Venezuela as "history repeating itself"
American scholar warns US intervention in Venezuela as "history repeating itself"
"There's some rhetoric by the Trump administration that is t…
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 …
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
Experiencing Caravaggio with Virtual Reality exhibition opens at Guangzhou Library
Art
Experiencing Caravaggio with Virtual Reality exhibition opens at Guangzhou Library
The exhibition is co-hosted by the Consulate General of Italy in Guangzhou and the Guangzhou Library. Wearing VR headsets, visitors can immerse themselves in the dramatic scenes of Caravaggio's paintings.
Chinese New Year vibes meet the world in Guangdong
Festival
Chinese New Year vibes meet the world in Guangdong
On January 16, this special Chinese New Year–themed event brought together 100 foreign KOCs and six international KOLs with millions of followers, representing 30 countries.
Explore caramel winter hues in Guangdong's cypress groves
Travel
Explore caramel winter hues in Guangdong's cypress groves
As winter breezes arrive in Guangdong, nature quietly warms the landscape with softer hues. Bald cypress, a deciduous conifer known for its dramatic seasonal color change, is undergoing its annual transformation, shifting from green to amber, rust red, and deep bronze.
Australian-native crayfish finds cozy home under solar panels in Zhanjiang
Agriculture
Australian-native crayfish finds cozy home under solar panels in Zhanjiang
Introduced to China from Australia in the 1990s, the Australian red-claw crayfish is now being farmed on a large scale beneath photovoltaic panels in Potou, Zhanjiang, allowing farming and power generation to share the same land.
Experiencing Caravaggio with Virtual Reality exhibition opens at Guangzhou Library
Chinese New Year vibes meet the world in Guangdong
Explore caramel winter hues in Guangdong's cypress groves
Australian-native crayfish finds cozy home under solar panels in Zhanjiang
Agriculture
Zhanjiang red oranges reach Malaysia as exports surge
Zhanjiang red oranges reach Malaysia as exports surge
Hengqin
Hengqin rolls out new subsidies to cut office costs and boost Macao integration
Hengqin rolls out new subsidies to cut office costs and boost Macao integration
Cities
Guangzhou
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Nansha
Art
Experiencing Caravaggio with Virtual Reality exhibition opens at Guangzhou Library
The exhibition is co-hosted by the Consulate General of Italy in Guangzhou and the Guangzhou Library. Wearing VR headsets, visitors can immerse themselves in the dramatic scenes of Caravaggio's paintings.
Travel
Explore caramel winter hues in Guangdong's cypress groves
As winter breezes arrive in Guangdong, nature quietly warms the landscape with softer hues. Bald cypress, a deciduous conifer known for its dramatic seasonal color change, is undergoing its annual transformation, shifting from green to amber, rust red, and deep bronze.
Transportation
Data Explorer | From Guangdong to the world: Airport data explains global reach of Guangdong goods
Record-breaking passenger and cargo volumes at Guangdong's airports in 2025 provide a clear answer to how Guangdong goods reach global markets: through one of China's most extensive and fastest-growing aviation networks.
Transportation
Your complete guide to Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport T3 amid T1 airlines relocation
Passengers using Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport should note that Terminal 1 (T1) will remain open for most domestic flights following a revised transfer plan.
Guangzhou
In Pics | Guangzhou's sunflower fields in full bloom create a golden winter wonderland
As winter blankets northern China in snow, the fields of Donglong Village in Dagang Town, Nansha District, Guangzhou, are awash with a sea of gold. Over 40 hectares of sunflowers are currently in full, radiant bloom, offering a heartwarming and picturesque escape for visitors, all free of charge.
Nansha
A guide to Nansha's winter flower wonders
This winter, Guangzhou's Nansha is bursting with blooms, transforming into a vibrant "flower world." From colorful floral seas to hidden seasonal gems, we've rounded up must-visit flower-viewing spots—perfect for a cheerful getaway with family and friends.
Guangzhou
Guangzhou's Nansha to hold 90-day GBA Lantern Carnival starting on Feb 10
The 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Lantern Carnival will officially open in Nansha, Guangzhou, on February 10, 2026, and run for a total of 90 days until May 10, the organizers announced recently.
Guangzhou
Guangzhou Port Group relocates HQ to Nansha to boost port development
Guangzhou Port Group, the operator of Guangdong's largest and the world's sixth-largest port, inaugurated its new headquarters in Guangzhou's Nansha District on January 9.
Shenzhen
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Nanshan
Business
Qianhai attracts over 50% of Shenzhen's FDI, SCMP conference told
The Qianhai cooperation zone in Shenzhen attracted more than half of the city's utilized foreign direct investment in the first 11 months of 2025, authorities revealed at a major regional conference on January 16.
Travel
Explore caramel winter hues in Guangdong's cypress groves
As winter breezes arrive in Guangdong, nature quietly warms the landscape with softer hues. Bald cypress, a deciduous conifer known for its dramatic seasonal color change, is undergoing its annual transformation, shifting from green to amber, rust red, and deep bronze.
Transportation
Data Explorer | From Guangdong to the world: Airport data explains global reach of Guangdong goods
Record-breaking passenger and cargo volumes at Guangdong's airports in 2025 provide a clear answer to how Guangdong goods reach global markets: through one of China's most extensive and fastest-growing aviation networks.
Art
Through Wing Chun, Shenzhen projects cultural confidence abroad
Produced by Shenzhen's publicity department and the bureau of culture, radio, television, tourism and sports, Wing Chun premiered in December 2022. Over the past three years, the dance drama has toured 54 cities and 66 theaters worldwide, with stops in Singapore, London, Paris, Moscow, Saint Petersburg and beyond.
Business
Qianhai attracts over 50% of Shenzhen's FDI, SCMP conference told
The Qianhai cooperation zone in Shenzhen attracted more than half of the city's utilized foreign direct investment in the first 11 months of 2025, authorities revealed at a major regional conference on January 16.
Shenzhen
Global entrepreneurs tour Shenzhen's Nanshan ahead of 2026 APEC
Around 130 global entrepreneurs and former European political figures participated in a series of events in Nanshan district, Shenzhen, as a warm-up to the 2026 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting.
Shenzhen
ECM's "Winter" tour brings cinematic soundscapes
When winter slows the city's pace and people begin to look back on the year, music can become a quiet ritual of renewal. This season, that ritual arrives in the form of an intimate encounter with the European Chamber Music ensemble (ECM). Their 2026 Winter Tour — simply titled "Winter" — brings the group's signature cinematic programs to cities across China, turning cold nights warm with lingering, harp‑like tones and film‑rich emotion.
Business
Dubai delegation visits Shenzhen's Nanshan, sketching new picture for China-UAE trade
Recently, a delegation from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce visited Nanshan District in Shenzhen, marking the launch of an economic and trade dialogue linking a major hub of technological innovation with a global commercial nexus under the "Go Global" initiative.
Ecology
Chinese White Dolphins spotted near Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge
Recently, several Chinese white dolphins, known as the "giant pandas of the sea," were spotted swimming in the waters near the Zhuhai port of the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge.
Transportation
Data Explorer | From Guangdong to the world: Airport data explains global reach of Guangdong goods
Record-breaking passenger and cargo volumes at Guangdong's airports in 2025 provide a clear answer to how Guangdong goods reach global markets: through one of China's most extensive and fastest-growing aviation networks.
Zhuhai
Listen to a symphony of birdsong echoes in Zhuhai
​Welcome to the Egrets World in Sanban Village, Jinwan District, Zhuhai, where you can immerse yourself in a serene landscape of humans and birds living in harmony, and enjoy the natural symphony of birdsong all around.
Zhuhai
Zhuhai's winter romance: A golden date with bald cypresses
While northern winters unfold as snow-covered fairy tales, Zhuhai's winter romance lies among golden bald cypress groves. As temperatures fall, these tall, graceful trees slip into warm seasonal hues, adding a poetic glow to the city's winter landscape. Best of all, this limited-time beauty can be found right in Zhuhai's Xiangzhou District and Doumen District—no long journey required.
Festival
Chinese New Year vibes meet the world in Guangdong
On January 16, this special Chinese New Year–themed event brought together 100 foreign KOCs and six international KOLs with millions of followers, representing 30 countries.
Transportation
Shantou Station to operate 200 scheduled daily trains starting January 26
The high-speed rail network at Shantou Station will undergo a substantial expansion starting January 26, with a scheduled operation of 200 daily trains, hitting a new record high in train frequency.
Transportation
Hong Kong's high-speed rail network expands with 16 new destinations
Hong Kong's high-speed rail service will undergo a major expansion starting January 26, adding 16 new direct destinations to its network.
Shantou
Shantou embraces its most romantic "Maillard Season" with vibrant bald cypress views
​As winter cloaks much of the landscape in muted tones, Shantou has preserved its most vivid burst of color. The city's bald cypress is now adorned in rich, caramel hues, marking the arrival of what locals have fondly termed the "Maillard Season," a warm and romantic transition into the cooler months.
Foshan
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Chancheng
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Nanhai
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Shunde
Travel
Explore caramel winter hues in Guangdong's cypress groves
As winter breezes arrive in Guangdong, nature quietly warms the landscape with softer hues. Bald cypress, a deciduous conifer known for its dramatic seasonal color change, is undergoing its annual transformation, shifting from green to amber, rust red, and deep bronze.
Healthcare
Norovirus infections sicken over 100 students in Guangdong school
Health authorities in Foshan, Guangdong province, confirmed on Saturday that a recent cluster of illnesses at Xinghui Senior High School Affiliated to CCNU was caused by norovirus, with 103 students infected, though all reported in stable condition, Xinhua News Agency reported.
Transportation
Data Explorer | From Guangdong to the world: Airport data explains global reach of Guangdong goods
Record-breaking passenger and cargo volumes at Guangdong's airports in 2025 provide a clear answer to how Guangdong goods reach global markets: through one of China's most extensive and fastest-growing aviation networks.
Business
How Guangdong-made products expand their global reach?
Guangdong has all 31 major manufacturing categories under China's national economic classification, with 15 ranking first nationwide by scale.
Foshan
Foshan's Chancheng launches "Shanxin Station" to provide more charity meals
The free lunch spots in Chancheng District, Foshan, in south China's Guangdong Province, have drawn national attention. On January 9, the district launched the "Shanxin Station" (meaning Kind Heart or Benevolence) livelihood project, making use of 22 existing elderly canteens to strengthen long-term mechanisms for elderly care, promote nutritious meals for seniors, and provide free meal assistance to special groups.
Foshan
Our little moments of happiness
Livelihood may sound like a grand topic, but it's built upon countless warm moments of smiling faces.
Festival
Spring unfolds in Foshan (I): Flower fairs dates and locations released
Spring is in the air in Foshan! From February 1 to 16, flower fairs across the city will offer festive blooms, New Year kumquats, lively performances, and fun interactive activities.
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.
Travel
Guangfo V1 International Circuit settles in Guicheng, Foshan
The "Guangfo V1 International Circuit" project was officially launched on January 7 in the core area of the Guangfo Florentia Village business circle in Guicheng Subdistrict, Nanhai District, Foshan.
Foshan
Cultural tourism, a new productive force, writes a new Foshan
The Lingnan culture of a thousand years has nourished this fertile land. Foshan, a trillion-yuan GDP city rich in cultural heritage, is writing a new chapter of urban evolution driven by cultural tourism. Today, cultural tourism has become a productive force that drives industrial upgrading.
Festival
Spring unfolds in Foshan (I): Flower fairs dates and locations released
Spring is in the air in Foshan! From February 1 to 16, flower fairs across the city will offer festive blooms, New Year kumquats, lively performances, and fun interactive activities.
Foshan
Top German RC driver: Foshan could be my new favorite place｜Nanhai × Foreigners⑦
Having visited China on multiple occasions, he is now in Guicheng Subdistrict, Nanhai District, Foshan City, training for the upcoming 2026 IFMAR World Championships.
Foshan
The future is here
"Robots making robots," one rolls off the production line every 30 minutes; Inspection drones, with "fiery eyes," leaving no defect undetected; Domestic chips, from zero to one, breaking technological monopolies and going global…In Foshan, this is already an industrial reality within reach!
Festival
Spring unfolds in Foshan (II): District-by-district guide to flower fairs
As Foshan's Spring Festival flower fairs get underway, different districts are unveiling their own themed markets. Each area offers a distinct mix of flowers, decorations, performances, and local specialties, giving residents and visitors more options to celebrate the Chinese New Year close to home.
Festival
Spring unfolds in Foshan (I): Flower fairs dates and locations released
Spring is in the air in Foshan! From February 1 to 16, flower fairs across the city will offer festive blooms, New Year kumquats, lively performances, and fun interactive activities.
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.
Travel
Trees stand still by the serene lake, resting birds enjoy gentle breeze
The lake lies as a flawless mirror, and a lone tree stands by the water. Flocks of birds perch on the branches, indulging in this moment of tranquillity and the glow of the sky above.
Art
The melody of the orchid accompanies the journey, and the artistic atmosphere nourishes Guangzhou South Railway Station
​The "Orchid Fragrance in Shaoguan, Flowers Along the Journey" series of promotional activities, with orchids as the soul and music as the medium, presented a cultural encounter that was both elegant and warm to travelers from all directions.
Qingyuan
Discover the "Frozen" wonderland in Guangdong's mountains
Winter in Lingnan (southern China) holds a beauty reminiscent of moving Impressionist paintings. For those seeking snowy escapes without traveling to the far north, Guangdong offers several hidden gems perfect for a weekend trip. From snowscapes and seas of clouds to hiking and trekking, these six destinations provide an all-in-one winter wonderland experience.
Culture
Foreign visitors impressed by "Tea-Picking Opera" at Guangzhou South Railway Station
The program, with tea as the medium, presented the tea culture characteristics of various places in Shaoguan through lively forms such as "Tea-Picking" dance and song, singing and reciting, and was highly favored by foreign passengers.
Travel
Heyuan villages featured in 2025 "Beautiful Courtyard" list
Guangdong recently announced the 2025 list of "Beautiful Courtyard" Featured Villages, selecting 35 villages across the province. Jiapai Village and Hongguang Village represent Heyuan City.
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.
Travel
Meet "Four Little Dinosaurs" in Heyuan this New Year!
Heyuan's city IP, "Four Little Dinosaurs," recently debuted along the Xinfengjiang Golden Waterway, quickly capturing the attention of locals and visitors, many of whom stopped to take photos with the vibrant dinosaur figures.
Meizhou
Enduring charm of rural landscapes in northern Guangdong
This time, let us focus on northern Guangdong and admire the stunning picture of rural revitalization unfolding in the mountainous areas.
Transportation
Hong Kong's high-speed rail network expands with 16 new destinations
Hong Kong's high-speed rail service will undergo a major expansion starting January 26, adding 16 new direct destinations to its network.
Meizhou
Meizhou's Hongtuzhang Mountain turns into a crystal wonderland amid frost and ice
Under the continued influence of cold air, Hongtuzhang Mountain in Baxiangshan Town, Meizhou City, has recently experienced a rare spectacle of rime ice and frozen fog. Frost-covered trees and ice-laden branches have transformed the mountains into a crystal-white winter landscape, drawing many visitors to admire the view and take photos.
Travel
Winter "snow scenes" of plum blossoms in Guangdong
​This January, Guangdong in south China welcomes its own version of "snow scenes," as plum blossoms come into bloom across hills and valleys. Here is a guide to some of Guangdong's most picturesque plum blossom destinations this winter.
Meizhou
Winter frost coats Meizhou in icy splendor as Netizens share stunning scenes
​Meizhou in south China's Guangdong Province experienced widespread frost and freezing conditions on January 8, driven by strong cold air and clear-sky radiative cooling. Temperatures in some high-altitude areas fell below 0°C.
Transportation
Data Explorer | From Guangdong to the world: Airport data explains global reach of Guangdong goods
Record-breaking passenger and cargo volumes at Guangdong's airports in 2025 provide a clear answer to how Guangdong goods reach global markets: through one of China's most extensive and fastest-growing aviation networks.
Travel
Plum blossoms turn Huizhou's Lianghua into sea of fragrance
Inside the orchard, sunlight filters through the branches, and bees drift between blossoms.
Huizhou
Huizhou initiates upgrade of 18 public toilets
Huizhou has launched an upgrade project for 18 public toilets in residential areas and tourist attractions recently with hardware improvements and enhanced daily management of these facilities.
Transportation
Hong Kong's high-speed rail network expands with 16 new destinations
Hong Kong's high-speed rail service will undergo a major expansion starting January 26, adding 16 new direct destinations to its network.
Business
88 projects worth over 19.78 billion yuan signed at 5th Shanwei Development Conference
The event saw the signing of 88 projects with a total investment of 19.788 billion yuan, providing new momentum for marine economic growth and high-quality development in Shanwei.
Transportation
Hong Kong's high-speed rail network expands with 16 new destinations
Hong Kong's high-speed rail service will undergo a major expansion starting January 26, adding 16 new direct destinations to its network.
Biodiversity
Rare migratory birds gather at Haifeng Provincial Bird Nature Reserve in Shanwei
On January 5, over 300 Black-faced Spoonbills and 56 Oriental White Storks were observed roosting in groups at the Dahu Section of the Guangdong Haifeng Provincial Bird Nature Reserve in Shanwei City.
Culture
New Year, new stops: Discover Guangdong's hidden public cultural spaces
As the new year begins, cities across Guangdong are unveiling a new generation of public cultural spaces—inviting people to read, connect, and find inspiration.
Travel
Explore caramel winter hues in Guangdong's cypress groves
As winter breezes arrive in Guangdong, nature quietly warms the landscape with softer hues. Bald cypress, a deciduous conifer known for its dramatic seasonal color change, is undergoing its annual transformation, shifting from green to amber, rust red, and deep bronze.
Travel
Latest updates: your guide to Guangdong's 2026 vibrant Spring Festival flower markets
Strolling through vibrant flower markets is a cherished springtime tradition across Guangdong province during the Spring Festival celebrations. Recently, several cities in the region have announced the schedules for their upcoming 2026 Spring Festival flower markets. Here are the details on the timing and locations for these popular events.
Business
Dongguan's Songshan Lake technology enterprises make their debut in Las Vegas
This year's event drew a delegation of technology enterprises from Dongguan's Songshan Lake.
Dongguan
New Year travel boom lights up Dongguan's Songshan Lake
During the 2026 New Year holiday, Songshan Lake in Dongguan, south China's Guangdong Province, emerged as a vibrant cultural and tourism hotspot, witnessing a remarkable surge in visitor numbers. The area's rail transit system recorded 63,400 passenger trips, with Songshanhubei Railway Station alone experiencing a 52.3 percent year on year in crease in traffic.
GBA
Several rail & highway projects in GBA underway to enhance connectivity between key cities
Significant progress has been reported on several major infrastructure projects within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), promising to drastically reduce travel times and enhance connectivity between key cities.
Travel
Latest updates: your guide to Guangdong's 2026 vibrant Spring Festival flower markets
Strolling through vibrant flower markets is a cherished springtime tradition across Guangdong province during the Spring Festival celebrations. Recently, several cities in the region have announced the schedules for their upcoming 2026 Spring Festival flower markets. Here are the details on the timing and locations for these popular events.
Zhongshan
Zhongshan's winter palette: Bald cypresses create dreamlike Lingnan winter scene
In winter, Zhongshan whispers poetry as bald cypresses glow in amber and caramel. From parks and villages to riverbanks and lakesides, bald cypresses create a dreamlike Lingnan winter scene. Follow this guide to witness the city's most romantic seasonal moment before it fades.
Exhibition
Calligraphy exhibition from five GBA cities concludes in Zhongshan, boosting cultural exchange
Held at the Zhongshan Cultural Center from December 30, 2025, the exhibition featured 121 calligraphic works from artists in Shenzhen (Nanshan), Zhuhai (Xiangzhou), Hong Kong, Macao, and Zhongshan.
Jiangmen
Jiangmen's floral escape: Enjoy cosmos flowers in Guanlan Lake Park
Cosmos flowers sway gracefully in Guanlan Lake Park in Pengjiang District, Jiangmen City, bringing warmth and color to the winter landscape. Their rosy petals ripple like waves, creating a vibrant urban scene.
Transportation
Crucial tower of Shenzhen-Jiangmen Railway completed, marking significant milestone
With the final concrete pour completed, the main tower of a pier of a rail-road bridge on the Hongqili waterway running through the Shenzhen-Jiangmen Railway successfully topped out on Sunday, reaching a height of 258 meters, equivalent to over 80 stories, according to the project's constructor.
Culture
'Where A Fleeting Life, Once Lived' – Zili Diaolou's vibrant new exhibition in Jiangmen's Kaiping
This is an inspiring exhibition in the heart of Jiamen's Kaiping, Guangdong Province, famed for the Diaolou watchtowers, linked to old overseas Chinese communities in North America.
Jiangmen
Digital inspiration for coffee: How a printer is making each cup of Jiangmen's century-old coffee unique
On the surface of a cup of hot latte, a coffee printer is transforming a user-uploaded picture into an edible pattern, signifying Jiangmen's century-old coffee industry’s silent shift from tradition to trend with the gentle hum of inkjet printing.
Yangjiang
Yangjiang rises as Guangdong's top powerhouse in 14th Five-Year Plan period
Yangjiang, a coastal city in western Guangdong, has emerged as the province's leading city in installed power generation capacity. A ten-million-kilowatt-class offshore wind power base is expected to be operational in 2026.
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.
Transportation
Yangxin Expressway opens to link Northern Gaozhou with Greater Bay Area
The Yangxin Expressway (Yangchun–Xinyi), a 142-kilometer vital link in Guangdong, opened on December 28, significantly improving connectivity between Maoming's northern region and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Yangjiang
Model champions named tourism ambassadors for Hailing Island after international contest
The 37th MANHUNT International Male Supermodel Contest and JGQ World Female Model Contest China finals concluded on December 27 on Hailing Island in Yangjiang, Guangdong, blending fashion with cultural heritage to promote local tourism.
Agriculture
Zhanjiang red oranges reach Malaysia as exports surge
Ten tonnes of Lianjiang red oranges from Zhanjiang, in southern China's Guangdong province, have been shipped to Malaysia after passing quarantine inspection, local customs officials said.
Agriculture
Australian-native crayfish finds cozy home under solar panels in Zhanjiang
Introduced to China from Australia in the 1990s, the Australian red-claw crayfish is now being farmed on a large scale beneath photovoltaic panels in Potou, Zhanjiang, allowing farming and power generation to share the same land.
Transportation
Data Explorer | From Guangdong to the world: Airport data explains global reach of Guangdong goods
Record-breaking passenger and cargo volumes at Guangdong's airports in 2025 provide a clear answer to how Guangdong goods reach global markets: through one of China's most extensive and fastest-growing aviation networks.
Zhanjiang
Zhanjiang steps up global outreach
The coastal city in southern China has hosted regular visits by foreign diplomats, sent senior leaders overseas, and signed new cooperation agreements with cities in Europe and beyond.
Ecology
Rare bird species spotted for first time in Guangdong
A rare bird species, the Pellorneum albiventre, has been recorded for the first time at Yunkaishan National Nature Reserve, Maoming City, Guangdong Province, according to a study recently published in the academic journal Chinese Journal of Zoology (Vol. 60, No. 6, 2025).
Maoming
Centuries-old Huajuhong farming system in Maoming nominated for China's Agri-Heritage List
A traditional farming system for a precious medicinal citrus fruit from Maoming, with a history stretching back over a millennium, has been nominated for national agricultural heritage status in China.
Maoming
Maoming leads east, west, north Guangdong in GDP during 14th Five-Year Plan
Maoming, a coastal city in western Guangdong, saw its economic aggregate scale reach new heights, surpassing 400 billion yuan and ranking first among cities in eastern, western, and northern Guangdong during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025).
Custom
Maoming Customs issues electronic import inspection certificates, boosting trade efficiency
In a recent development, Maoming Customs successfully issued electronic versions of the Inspection and Quarantine Certificate for Imported Goods via the international trade "Single Window" platform.
Zhaoqing
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Huilong Town
Travel
Explore caramel winter hues in Guangdong's cypress groves
As winter breezes arrive in Guangdong, nature quietly warms the landscape with softer hues. Bald cypress, a deciduous conifer known for its dramatic seasonal color change, is undergoing its annual transformation, shifting from green to amber, rust red, and deep bronze.
Zhaoqing
Mist veils verdant mountains, waters converge into dynamic rivers
The ethereal mist drifts and swirls, creating a realm of fairyland. Mountains and rivers embrace each other, blending into the power that propels us forward. Natural scenery across the world each boasts its unique charm, while the magnificent Zhaoqing captures one's heart at first sight.
Business
Zhaoqing forges new growth through emerging industries during China's 14th Five-Year Plan period
According to Mayor Xu, Zhaoqing has leveraged its strategic location and natural advantages to shift decisively from traditional manufacturing toward high-growth, technology-driven sectors.
Business
From bamboo forests to green industry: Zhaoqing develops low-carbon economy
In Guangning County, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong province, bamboo has become a key driver of green growth, generating an industry output value of more than 6 billion yuan. Known as "China's Bamboo Hometown," the county has a forest coverage rate of over 82% and about 72,000 hectares of bamboo forests, the largest area in the province.
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.
Zhaoqing
South launches first township-level channel in Guangdong to showcase Huilong's overseas Chinese culture to world
This newly established channel, jointly developed by Zhaoqing's Huilong Town and Nanfang Media Group, marks the first township-level communication platform under the South brand.
Zhaoqing
Zhaoqing's Huilong Town collects memories of Huilong from around the world
On July 24, the "International Communication Hub of Zhaoqing Gaoyao Huilong Overseas Chinese Hometown Culture" was launched on South. It invites all overseas Chinese from Huilong Town around the world to share their "Huilong memories" about their hometown.
Transportation
Hong Kong's high-speed rail network expands with 16 new destinations
Hong Kong's high-speed rail service will undergo a major expansion starting January 26, adding 16 new direct destinations to its network.
Travel
Latest updates: your guide to Guangdong's 2026 vibrant Spring Festival flower markets
Strolling through vibrant flower markets is a cherished springtime tradition across Guangdong province during the Spring Festival celebrations. Recently, several cities in the region have announced the schedules for their upcoming 2026 Spring Festival flower markets. Here are the details on the timing and locations for these popular events.
Transportation
Direct high-speed rail linking Qingyuan and Hong Kong to start operation on January 26
Qingyuan will be directly connected to Hong Kong via high-speed rail starting from January 26, with travel times cut to less than one and a half hours.
Qingyuan
Discover the "Frozen" wonderland in Guangdong's mountains
Winter in Lingnan (southern China) holds a beauty reminiscent of moving Impressionist paintings. For those seeking snowy escapes without traveling to the far north, Guangdong offers several hidden gems perfect for a weekend trip. From snowscapes and seas of clouds to hiking and trekking, these six destinations provide an all-in-one winter wonderland experience.
Travel
Into Chaozhou's warm embrace: A guide to its winter bald cypress wonders
As winter arrives, Chaozhou's bald cypresses enter their most enchanting season, painting the evergreen city in warm caramel and amber tones.
Travel
Winter "snow scenes" of plum blossoms in Guangdong
​This January, Guangdong in south China welcomes its own version of "snow scenes," as plum blossoms come into bloom across hills and valleys. Here is a guide to some of Guangdong's most picturesque plum blossom destinations this winter.
Travel
Golden sunlight bathes mountains above a swelling sea of clouds
Clouds roll like the tides of the sea. Mountains stand still in silence. A brilliant golden light sweeps over the sky at dawn. May every new beginning of yours unfold in radiant splendor.
Travel
New park opens in Chaozhou as an urban landmark for Teochew culture
Chaoren Park (潮人公园), a new landmark in Chaozhou, South China's Guangdong Province, officially opened on the morning of January 3. Since its partial opening in 2025, it has attracted up to 50,000 visitors per day during its trial run, becoming a popular destination for experiencing Teochew culture.
Transportation
Data Explorer | From Guangdong to the world: Airport data explains global reach of Guangdong goods
Record-breaking passenger and cargo volumes at Guangdong's airports in 2025 provide a clear answer to how Guangdong goods reach global markets: through one of China's most extensive and fastest-growing aviation networks.
Travel
Modern Jieyang unfolds traditions
From centuries-old temples to modernized parks, the city offers a unique blend of past and present, all waiting to be explored.
Travel
Discover Jieyang's two new 3A-Rated attractions
Recently, in Jieyang, south China's Guangdong Province, Jieyang Museum and Huoju Village Rural Tourism Scenic Area have been rated as 3A-level tourist attractions (a mid-tier rating in China's national tourist attraction classification system). The city now boasts a total of 26 A-level tourist attractions, including four rated 4A and 22 rated 3A.
Festival
Jieyang Yingge Culture Week
As the highlight of Jieyang's first Yingge Culture Week, a large-scale Yingge dance showcase will take place at 20:00 on January 1 at Jieyang Tower Square.
Sports
Women's FIH Pro League Season 7 (China) to kick off in Yunfu in February
The Women's FIH Pro League Season 7 (China), a premier tournament authorized by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), will be held from February 5 to 10 at the Yunfu Education Park Hockey Field in Yunfu City, Guangdong Province, in southern China.
Travel
Latest updates: your guide to Guangdong's 2026 vibrant Spring Festival flower markets
Strolling through vibrant flower markets is a cherished springtime tradition across Guangdong province during the Spring Festival celebrations. Recently, several cities in the region have announced the schedules for their upcoming 2026 Spring Festival flower markets. Here are the details on the timing and locations for these popular events.
Travel
Cycle through scenic spots and ancient villages in Yunfu's Luoding!
The 2026 Greater Bay Area Inter-city Cycling Challenge (Luoding Station) will take place on January 10–11, featuring two categories: the Full-distance Challenge (70 km) and the Parent-child Experience (28 km). Nearly 600 cyclists are expected to take part in this exciting ride.
Yunfu
A velvet bloom: Yunfu's winter romance in purple
​In the heart of winter, Wuxing Village in Dawan Town, Yunan County, Yunfu City, becomes a soft haze of pink and purple.
Video
Ecology
Chinese White Dolphins spotted near Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge
Recently, several Chinese white dolphins, known as the "giant pandas of the sea," were spotted swimming in the waters near the Zhuhai port of the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge.
Chinese White Dolphins spotted near Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge
Travel
Trees stand still by the serene lake, resting birds enjoy gentle breeze
The lake lies as a flawless mirror, and a lone tree stands by the water. Flocks of birds perch on the branches, indulging in this moment of tranquillity and the glow of the sky above.
Trees stand still by the serene lake, resting birds enjoy gentle breeze
Festival
Chinese New Year vibes meet the world in Guangdong
On January 16, this special Chinese New Year–themed event brought together 100 foreign KOCs and six international KOLs with millions of followers, representing 30 countries.
Chinese New Year vibes meet the world in Guangdong
China
Engaging with China a "crucial step" in Canada's journey to diversify its economy: Canadian economist
"The renewal means opening up those formal lines of communication and being open to officially having conversations," says Canadian economist Dr. Robin Shaban in an interview with South, pinpointing the core imperative behind Prime Minister Mark Carney's "consequential and historic" visit to China from January 14 to 17.
Engaging with China a "crucial step" in Canada's journey to diversify its economy: Canadian economist
Chinese White Dolphins spotted near Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge
Trees stand still by the serene lake, resting birds enjoy gentle breeze
Chinese New Year vibes meet the world in Guangdong
Engaging with China a "crucial step" in Canada's journey to diversify its economy: Canadian economist
How Guangdong-made products expand their global reach?
Business
How Guangdong-made products expand their global reach?
Guangdong has all 31 major manufacturing categories under China's national economic classification, with 15 ranking first nationwide by scale.
Mist veils verdant mountains, waters converge into dynamic rivers
Zhaoqing
Mist veils verdant mountains, waters converge into dynamic rivers
The ethereal mist drifts and swirls, creating a realm of fairyland. Mountains and rivers embrace each other, blending into the power that propels us forward. Natural scenery across the world each boasts its unique charm, while the magnificent Zhaoqing captures one's heart at first sight.
Guangdong products becoming TikTok creators' traffic hack
Trade
Guangdong products becoming TikTok creators' traffic hack
From high-tech gadgets to trendsetting fashion, Guangdong's products are taking the world by storm—and TikTok's top creators are here to explain why.
Children's voices heal divides and guide reunion in a divisive world, says One Voice founder
Art
Children's voices heal divides and guide reunion in a divisive world, says One Voice founder
Their journey culminated in Guangzhou, where they joined local students in singing atop the Canton Tower, embodying the power of music as a universal language.
News Xplained | Why Trump is obsessed with Greenland and what's his next move?
Politics
News Xplained | Why Trump is obsessed with Greenland and what's his next move?
What are Trump's next moves regarding Greenland, and what does it mean for NATO and the EU?
"Guangdong Goods Global Reach" campaign launched in Foshan!
Business
"Guangdong Goods Global Reach" campaign launched in Foshan!
Over 1,300 brands from across Guangdong are partaking in the campaign. Major e-commerce platforms have unveiled new promotional plans.
Blossoms adorn clear streams, crimson bald cypresses bathe in warm sunshine
Guangzhou
Blossoms adorn clear streams, crimson bald cypresses bathe in warm sunshine
Bald cypresses are clad in gold and crimson. This is a generous gift from the warm winter. The stunning view fills your sight, leaving you lost in the grace and reluctant to retreat.
Int'l students from China's Inner Mongolia discover many sides of Guangzhou
Culture
Int'l students from China's Inner Mongolia discover many sides of Guangzhou
A group of international students studying in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region explored Guangzhou from January 12 to 13, discovering how tradition and innovation coexist in the southern metropolis.
Picture
Into Chaozhou's warm embrace: A guide to its winter bald cypress wonders
Into Chaozhou's warm embrace: A guide to its winter bald cypress wonders
As winter arrives, Chaozhou's bald cypresses enter their most enchanting season, painting the evergreen city in warm caramel and amber tones.
In Pics | Guangzhou's sunflower fields in full bloom create a golden winter wonderland
In Pics | Guangzhou's sunflower fields in full bloom create a golden winter wonderland
As winter blankets northern China in snow, the fields of Donglong Village in Dagang Town, Nansha District, Guangzhou, are awash with a sea of gold. Over 40 hectares of sunflowers are currently in full, radiant bloom, offering a heartwarming and picturesque escape for visitors, all free of charge.
A glimpse of nebulae
A glimpse of nebulae
The Orion Nebula is photographed through an intelligent astronomical telescope in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 13, 2026.
Night view of Central Street in Harbin
Night view of Central Street in Harbin
Chinese Baroque Historic and Cultural Block in Harbin attracts increasing number of visitors
Chinese Baroque Historic and Cultural Block in Harbin attracts increasing number of visitors
Harbin is a major winter tourism destination in northeast China. The city's Chinese Baroque Historic and Cultural Block is attracting an increasing number of visitors. The century-old architectural complex, a fusion of Chinese and Western styles, displays a unique charm as the ice and snow season peaks.
Discover the "Frozen" wonderland in Guangdong's mountains
Discover the "Frozen" wonderland in Guangdong's mountains
Winter in Lingnan (southern China) holds a beauty reminiscent of moving Impressionist paintings. For those seeking snowy escapes without traveling to the far north, Guangdong offers several hidden gems perfect for a weekend trip. From snowscapes and seas of clouds to hiking and trekking, these six destinations provide an all-in-one winter wonderland experience.
Zhongshan's winter palette: Bald cypresses create dreamlike Lingnan winter scene
Zhongshan's winter palette: Bald cypresses create dreamlike Lingnan winter scene
In winter, Zhongshan whispers poetry as bald cypresses glow in amber and caramel. From parks and villages to riverbanks and lakesides, bald cypresses create a dreamlike Lingnan winter scene. Follow this guide to witness the city's most romantic seasonal moment before it fades.
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