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INFO Guangdong: your one-stop guide to the Canton Fair
INFO Guangdong: your one-stop guide to the Canton Fair
Top stays for 138th Canton Fair: Accommodation guide
Top stays for 138th Canton Fair: Accommodation guide
Transportation
Guangzhou enhances local services to fully support 138th Canton Fair
Hengqin
Hengqin to build new primary school in Financial Island District, adding 1,350 student places
Wuhua County Super League Final kicks off on Oct. 12
Wuhua County Super League Final kicks off on Oct. 12
Start your journey in Dongguan from its weightlifting legacy
Start your journey in Dongguan from its weightlifting legacy
​Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi visits trendtoy exhibition: "All made in Dongguan?"
​Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi visits trendtoy exhibition: "All made in Dongguan?"
Cuisine
Guangzhou Gourmet Week kicks off: Guide for Int’l visitors
Guangzhou
Qingsheng Station on Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail renamed Nanshabei
Exclusive
Dongguan's Songshan Lake emerges as a hot tourism spot in Greater Bay Area
Opinions
Coiner of acronym BRICS cheers the group to pursue more free trade amid Trump's trade war
Coiner of acronym BRICS cheers the group to pursue more free trade amid Trump's trade war
Again, China and the US sit at the negotiation table face to…
India and China should forge new united security fronts under SCO, urges Indian scholar
India and China should forge new united security fronts under SCO, urges Indian scholar
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SCO's Shanghai Spirit is shaping a fairer world order: Pakistani senator
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HK expert decodes paths for GBA firms going overseas in Middle East
HK expert decodes paths for GBA firms going overseas in Middle East
Amid a turbulent global trade context triggered by increasin…
2nd GBA International Communication Competition for College Students
Fact Check
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News Xplained | What importance China's new power line from Xizang to Greater Bay Area carries?
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News Xplained | Trump's Nuclear Move: Bluff or Gamble?
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Specials
Guangdong
Top stays for 138th Canton Fair: Accommodation guide
Travel
Top stays for 138th Canton Fair: Accommodation guide
As the 138th Canton Fair prepares to open its doors on October 15 in Guangzhou, the city is once again welcoming global business travelers. For visitors seeking both comfort and convenience, Guangzhou offers a selection of five-star hotels. Here are our top picks for your stay during this major event.
Guangzhou Metro accepts foreign bank cards for tap-to-ride payment from Oct 12
Transportation
Guangzhou Metro accepts foreign bank cards for tap-to-ride payment from Oct 12
Supported cards include overseas-issued Mastercard, American Express, Visa, and JCB cards, as well as domestically issued Mastercard and American Express cards that support RMB transactions.
Exhibition Hall of Yunfu Foreign Affairs officially opens
Culture
Exhibition Hall of Yunfu Foreign Affairs officially opens
The exhibition hall serves as the city's vital platform for international communication, systematically showcasing its achievements in opening up to the outside world and in international exchanges and cooperation.
New research identifies Xiqiao Mountain as the origin of Xiangyunsha
Culture
New research identifies Xiqiao Mountain as the origin of Xiangyunsha
On October 11, the "Global Gambiered Silk from Xiqiao Mountain" Investment Promotion Conference and Fashion Show was held in Nanhai, Foshan. During the event, a blue paper detailing the origins of Xiangyunsha from Xiqiao Mountain was released.
Top stays for 138th Canton Fair: Accommodation guide
Guangzhou Metro accepts foreign bank cards for tap-to-ride payment from Oct 12
Exhibition Hall of Yunfu Foreign Affairs officially opens
New research identifies Xiqiao Mountain as the origin of Xiangyunsha
Sports
Wuhua County Super League Final kicks off on Oct. 12
Wuhua County Super League Final kicks off on Oct. 12
Sports
Start your journey in Dongguan from its weightlifting legacy
Start your journey in Dongguan from its weightlifting legacy
Cities
Guangzhou
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Nansha
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Guangzhou
Qingsheng Station on Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail renamed Nanshabei
On October 11, Qingsheng Station on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link was officially renamed Nanshabei Railway Station (Nansha North Station).
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Festival
International talents celebrate traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in Guangzhou's Nansha
International talents celebrated the traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in Guangzhou's Nansha, reading ancient poems, solving lantern riddles, and tasting mooncakes to experience the profoundness of Chinese culture.
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Sports
GBA lights National Games Flame with historic deep-sea "Source Fire"
Following the ceremony, the flame is set to travel across Hong Kong, Macao, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, with the torch relay scheduled for November.
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Nansha
Guangzhou Nansha's company ships first tropical fish to Canada, marks milestone for Nansha firm
Guangzhou Qingqing Ziran Agricultural Development Co., Ltd. shipped its first batch of tropical ornamental fish to Canada on October 2, marking its inaugural export since securing export registration from Guangzhou Customs earlier this year and a milestone in Nansha's ornamental fish globalization.
Shenzhen
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Nanshan
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Art
111 precious coral artworks debut at Shenzhen's Nanshan Museum
​The exhibition "Treasures of the Deep: The Art and Culture of Coral Gemstones" is currently underway at Shenzhen's Nanshan Museum and will run through May 24 of next year.
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Technology
Shenzhen's Bambu Lab opens first global 3D Printing flagship store
Shenzhen-based Bambu Lab opened its first global flagship store on September 30 in the city's Nanshan district, marking a push to bring 3D printing technology to mainstream consumers.
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Transportation
New cross-border bus service enhances Shenzhen-Hong Kong integration
The direct bus line offers regular daily services, reducing travel barriers for leisure, family visits, and shopping.
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Art
Shenzhen to launch GBA's first immersive theatre cruise with world premiere of The Deal
On October 1, Shenzhen will host the world premiere of The Deal, an original immersive physical theatre production on the cruise ship Minghua (formerly MV Ancerville).
Foshan
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Chancheng
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Shunde
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Culture
Mid-Autumn nights aglow: Fire dragons light up Nanzhuang town in Chancheng, Foshan
According to legend, more than 500 years ago, a plague broke out in Shangyuan Village, claiming countless lives.
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Travel
Lanterns, music and folk art mark festival season at Foshan's Lingnan Xintiandi
Various cultural, commercial, and tourism activities will be held over the next two months, including lantern appreciation, feasting, music enjoyment, craft learning, and shopping at fairs.
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Foshan
Experience Lingnan's water town culture at Foshan's Dragon Boat Marathon
​The 2025 Five-Person Dragon Boat Race was held on September 29 at Jili River in Nanzhuang Town, Chancheng District, Foshan. Covering 28 kilometers, the "Dragon Boat Marathon" embodies Lingnan's water-town culture and the spirit of unity, progress, and perseverance.
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Cuisine
Guangzhou-Foshan Metro National Day Holiday: Dual-City Adventure of Anime, Food & Culture
​As National Day approaches, the Guangzhou and Foshan Metro offer travelers an innovative holiday itinerary blending technology, culture, and cuisine.
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Foshan
'Diamond blood' type found in S.China's Shunde, over 100 times rarer than 'panda blood'
This is the first such case detected since the station began screening for the Jk(a-b-) blood type using the urea hemolysis test in 2024, with no previous records of this blood type reported in Shunde, according to the report.
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Foshan
Feel the spirit of sports and kung fu in Foshan ahead of China's 15th National Games
​As the 15th National Games of China approach in just one month, excitement is building across the Greater Bay Area. This year's Games will make history by taking place across 19 cities in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. Among them, Foshan stands out—not only as a host city but also as a place where the spirit of sports and martial arts truly connect.
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Culture
Foreign influencers explore Foshan's Shunde, declaring, "It's All Real Kung Fu!"
On October 9, Shunde, known as the "World Capital of Gastronomy," welcomed a special group of nearly 20 members from the "foreign influencers' tour group" for the event "Travel with the 15th National Games."
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Cuisine
Foshan Shunde's bilingual food map wins tourist acclaim
The Chinese-English bilingual version of "A Bite of Shunde Food Map" at the compound received widespread praise from residents and tourists for its accurate and practical information.
Video
Manufacture
​Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi visits trendtoy exhibition: "All made in Dongguan?"
On October 10, 2025, South China's Guangdong province showcased its vibrant animation and trendy toy culture in Tokyo at the "New Dimensions of Guangdong Animation and Trendy Toys Exhibition" held at Belle Salle Akihabara.
​Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi visits trendtoy exhibition: "All made in Dongguan?"
Sports
Start your journey in Dongguan from its weightlifting legacy
Weightlifting runs deep in Dongguan's story. The roots of this sport can be traced back to the 1950s, and today, visitors can explore this legacy at the world's first-ever Weightlifting Museum, built on the site of a former sports school reputed as the "cradle of champions."
Start your journey in Dongguan from its weightlifting legacy
Qingyuan
Mist veils beauty of thousand peaks as single trail fades into clouds
Peaks hide in drifting mist, ethereal as a fairyland. Wisps of cloud cling to ridge-tops. Wind passes, and the mist scatters. Heaven and earth dissolve into an ink-wash hush, wholly at ease. One seems to enter a realm beyond the mundane.
Mist veils beauty of thousand peaks as single trail fades into clouds
Festival
International talents celebrate traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in Guangzhou's Nansha
International talents celebrated the traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in Guangzhou's Nansha, reading ancient poems, solving lantern riddles, and tasting mooncakes to experience the profoundness of Chinese culture.
International talents celebrate traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in Guangzhou's Nansha
​Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi visits trendtoy exhibition: "All made in Dongguan?"
Start your journey in Dongguan from its weightlifting legacy
Mist veils beauty of thousand peaks as single trail fades into clouds
International talents celebrate traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in Guangzhou's Nansha
Clouds roll like golden waves as dawn breaks
Heyuan
Clouds roll like golden waves as dawn breaks
Morning mist retreats from rugged summits when the rising sun leaps across peaks and ridges. Countless shafts of sunlight flood the land. As far as the eye can see, all is bright and clear. The further you walk toward the sun, the warmer it becomes.
Feel the spirit of sports and kung fu in Foshan ahead of China's 15th National Games
Foshan
Feel the spirit of sports and kung fu in Foshan ahead of China's 15th National Games
​As the 15th National Games of China approach in just one month, excitement is building across the Greater Bay Area. This year's Games will make history by taking place across 19 cities in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. Among them, Foshan stands out—not only as a host city but also as a place where the spirit of sports and martial arts truly connect.
Guangdong animation and trendy toys shine in Tokyo's Akihabara
Culture
Guangdong animation and trendy toys shine in Tokyo's Akihabara
On October 10, 2025, south China's Guangdong province brought its vibrant animation and trendy toy culture to Tokyo with the "New Dimensions of Guangdong Animation and Trendy Toys Exhibition" at Belle Salle Akihabara, a hub for Japanese pop culture.
Inspiring! Foreign internet influencers applaud Foshan's Nanhai
Foshan
Inspiring! Foreign internet influencers applaud Foshan's Nanhai
On October 9, the "Travel with the 15th National Games"—a Guangdong provincial city discovery and international exchange activity—arrived in Foshan's Nanhai District. A delegation of approximately 20 foreign internet influencers and international students visited to experience Nanhai's lion and dragon dance culture, industries, and cuisine.
IP Guangdong brings Xiaolin Comics pop-up to Tokyo
Culture
IP Guangdong brings Xiaolin Comics pop-up to Tokyo
Titled "When Tokyo Meets IP Guangdong: Xiao Lin's Zen of Everyday Life," the exhibition runs from October 9 to 12 in Shinjuku, the artistic heart of Tokyo, right beside SEKAIDO, Japan's largest art supply store, known as a paradise for art lovers.
Magnificent Momentum: Theme song for the 15th National Games released
Sports
Magnificent Momentum: Theme song for the 15th National Games released
Waves caress silver sands, while mountains and the sea reflect each other
Zhuhai
Waves caress silver sands, while mountains and the sea reflect each other
White waves chase the shore, as distant mountains rise in layers of green. The Zhuhai Opera House shimmers upon the blue waves, while clouds and sunset weave a radiant tapestry. Seagulls glide past, casting fleeting shadows, and the morning breeze, together with the sea, compose a gentle poem.
GBA lights National Games Flame with historic deep-sea "Source Fire"
Sports
GBA lights National Games Flame with historic deep-sea "Source Fire"
In a historic first for any major global sports event, the flame for China's 15th National Games and the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities, as well as the 9th National Special Olympics Games, was lit on October 9 by "Source Fire" harvested from the deep sea. This groundbreaking achievement took place in Guangzhou's Nansha District, within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
Picture
InPics | Shenzhen Bay Culture Park set to become new landmark
InPics | Shenzhen Bay Culture Park set to become new landmark
The highly anticipated Shenzhen Bay Culture Park is nearing its opening, with the recent completion of its exterior facade bringing it a step closer to welcoming the public. As one of Shenzhen's premier cultural facilities of the new era, the park has already garnered significant attention for its striking architectural design.
China sees return travel rush as National Day holiday comes to end
China sees return travel rush as National Day holiday comes to end
Passengers wait to board a train at Luoyang Longmen Railway Station in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 7, 2025. As the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday is drawing to a close, return travel flows increase across the country.
Mid-Autumn Festival celebrated across China
Mid-Autumn Festival celebrated across China
A child makes a toy windmill at a museum in Tengzhou, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 6, 2025. People participated in diverse traditional folk cultural events on Monday to celebrate the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival.
Eight-day holiday in China sees unprecedented people flows, consumption nationwide
Eight-day holiday in China sees unprecedented people flows, consumption nationwide
As China's National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays converge, the nation's cultural activities, bustling transport networks and innovative consumption scenes are painting a vivid picture of economic resilience and growth potential.
Spectacular sunset seen in Zhanjiang ahead of Typhoon Matmo's arrival
Spectacular sunset seen in Zhanjiang ahead of Typhoon Matmo's arrival
Typhoon Matmo is set to land on Wenchang, Hainan Province, on October 5. On October 4, due to the typhoon, a magnificent sunset appeared in Guangdong's Zhanjiang, a coastal city near Hainan.
People spend leisure time during eight-day holiday in China
People spend leisure time during eight-day holiday in China
With China's Mid-Autumn Festival falling alongside National Day this year, people spend their leisure time through various ways during the eight-day holiday.
Drone light show staged to celebrate 76th anniversary of founding of PRC in Hong Kong
Drone light show staged to celebrate 76th anniversary of founding of PRC in Hong Kong
A drone light show is staged in celebration of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 2, 2025.
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