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2026 "Discover China Cultural Tour" brings diplomats to Guangdong
2026 "Discover China Cultural Tour" brings diplomats to Guangdong
Hengqin-Macao policy briefing held on new imported food rules taking effect June 1
Hengqin-Macao policy briefing held on new imported food rules taking effect June 1
Dongguan
New wild bird species recorded at Huangqishan Urban Park in Dongguan
Travel
A spring hike in Fenghuang Mountain Forest Park, Shenzhen
Shenzhen: Built by vitality, Powered by ideas
Shenzhen: Built by vitality, Powered by ideas
Guangzhou unveils dedicated platforms to bolster trade services for Africa
Guangzhou unveils dedicated platforms to bolster trade services for Africa
Over 100 whiskered terns spotted in inland Huizhou for the first time
Over 100 whiskered terns spotted in inland Huizhou for the first time
Zhaoqing
Summer lotus season begins at Zhaoqing's Seven Star Crags
APEC
Tech must win hearts: APEC Secretariat chief on innovation for people
Culture
"Dear You": How a film set in China's Chaoshan region quietly touches millions
Opinions
"It is a new start": Selangor assemblyman welcomes Zhongshan's push into Malaysia
"It is a new start": Selangor assemblyman welcomes Zhongshan's push into Malaysia
Walking through the exhibition hall, Chua was impressed by t…
Zhongshan exhibitor promotes products and sales system to clients in Kuala Lumpur
Zhongshan exhibitor promotes products and sales system to clients in Kuala Lumpur
Yao Liguo, manager of Guangdong Daomeng Intelligent Technolo…
Malaysian distributor wants to buy "everything" from Zhongshan at the event
Malaysian distributor wants to buy "everything" from Zhongshan at the event
Joe Chen, a Malaysian distributor, told South that he wanted…
"Everything looks modern, high-quality": Malaysian resident praises Zhongshan products
"Everything looks modern, high-quality": Malaysian resident praises Zhongshan products
For Encik Nasri, a resident of Negeri Sembilan, the two-day …
139th Canton Fair
Meet you in Guangdong
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
​Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport boosts services for holiday and Canton Fair travel surge
Transportation
​Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport boosts services for holiday and Canton Fair travel surge
Specials
Guangdong
2026 "Discover China Cultural Tour" brings diplomats to Guangdong
Travel
2026 "Discover China Cultural Tour" brings diplomats to Guangdong
A group of diplomats posted to China began an immersive journey across South China's Guangdong Province on May 12, exploring the region's traditions, modern development and distinctive Lingnan culture.
Hengqin-Macao policy briefing held on new imported food rules taking effect June 1
Policy
Hengqin-Macao policy briefing held on new imported food rules taking effect June 1
Recently, a policy briefing on customs food safety supervision and support measures for the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and the Macao SAR was held at the Citizen Service Center of the Cooperation Zone.
Explore Hakka overseas Chinese stories through Meizhou qiaopi exhibition
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.
Flavors after dark: Shenzhen night market
Cuisine
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.
2026 "Discover China Cultural Tour" brings diplomats to Guangdong
Hengqin-Macao policy briefing held on new imported food rules taking effect June 1
Explore Hakka overseas Chinese stories through Meizhou qiaopi exhibition
Flavors after dark: Shenzhen night market
Guangzhou
Guangzhou unveils dedicated platforms to bolster trade services for Africa
Guangzhou unveils dedicated platforms to bolster trade services for Africa
Zhaoqing
Summer lotus season begins at Zhaoqing's Seven Star Crags
Summer lotus season begins at Zhaoqing's Seven Star Crags
Cities
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Nansha
Travel
2026 "Discover China Cultural Tour" brings diplomats to Guangdong
A group of diplomats posted to China began an immersive journey across South China's Guangdong Province on May 12, exploring the region's traditions, modern development and distinctive Lingnan culture.
Guangzhou
Guangzhou unveils dedicated platforms to bolster trade services for Africa
Guangzhou launched "two centers and four platforms" on May 11 to facilitate trade coordination and cultural exchange between Guangzhou and Africa.
Guangzhou
Canton Tower lights up for 2026 International Youth Poetry Festival
On the evening of May 12, Guangzhou's iconic Canton Tower in south China's Guangdong Province lit up with lovely designs of Youyou, the festival mascot, a lively deer with a milky white body and ice-blue antlers—to celebrate the 2026 International Youth Poetry Festival (China-Arab States Session).
Guangzhou
Summer fireflies light up university nights
These days at South China Agricultural University, the annual firefly season makes its return. Amid the lawns and wooded areas on campus, countless fireflies twinkle with faint lights, like drifting stars lighting up the nights.
Travel
Build dreams together where mountains and sea embrace
As the tide surges in the bay, a new journey begins. Water shimmers, and green spreads across the city. This is Nansha, Guangzhou. Half is the bounty of nature, and half is a tomorrow full of promise.
Nansha
China–UK special education partnership established in Nansha, Guangzhou
Guangzhou Nansha Qihui Special School and the UK's Billing Brook School have signed an online agreement to establish an international sister school partnership, aiming to strengthen China–UK cooperation in special education and explore pathways for high-quality development in the field.
Business
Guangzhou port clears 6,300 tons of durian ahead of May Day
More than 6,300 metric tons of fresh durians arrived at Nansha Port in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, aboard three cargo vessels within 24 hours over the weekend, as the peak import season for the fruit gets underway ahead of the five-day May Day holiday beginning Friday.
Nansha
Guangzhou's Nansha District releases guidelines on IP legal risk prevention for enterprises going global
On April 20, the People's Procuratorate of Nansha District officially released English and Portuguese editions of the Intellectual Property Legal Risk Prevention Guide for Enterprises Going Global.
Shenzhen
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Nanshan
Travel
2026 "Discover China Cultural Tour" brings diplomats to Guangdong
A group of diplomats posted to China began an immersive journey across South China's Guangdong Province on May 12, exploring the region's traditions, modern development and distinctive Lingnan culture.
Technology
Chinese-made humanoid robots stage "fight" in San Francisco, go viral
A video showing two humanoid robots—one by Unitree Robotics and the other by EngineAI—"fighting" in a storefront in San Francisco has recently gone viral on social media.
Cuisine
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.
Shenzhen
Shenzhen: Built by vitality, Powered by ideas
In Shenzhen, innovation is powered not only by technology, but by people who choose to build their future here - and by a system that turns ideas into reality. Click to see how Mark Greeven, a long-time observer of China's innovation, describes the city of Shenzhen and its vibrancy.
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
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.
Macao
Macao entrepreneur thrives in neighboring Zhuhai
Drawn by the rich natural resources and supportive policies for young professionals, a 33-year-old entrepreneur from the Macao Special Administrative Region is making waves in Chinese mainland agriculture by standardizing a unique ecological farming model in neighboring Zhuhai, Guangdong province.
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.
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
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum reconnects with her Chaoshan roots in Chinese film "Dear You"
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum recently attended the Guangzhou premiere of the Chinese film "Dear You," in which she plays Grandma Nanzhi. The visit also marked her first trip to China.
Shantou
Countryside intimate apparel show lights up Chendian Town in Shantou
On May 9, a unique countryside fashion show lit up Chendian Town, where models walked an open-air runway set among rice fields, wearing intimate apparel produced locally in Chendian.
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Shunde
Travel
2026 "Discover China Cultural Tour" brings diplomats to Guangdong
A group of diplomats posted to China began an immersive journey across South China's Guangdong Province on May 12, exploring the region's traditions, modern development and distinctive Lingnan culture.
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.
Trade
Follow an overseas buyer on a factory visit during Canton Fair | Meet you in Guangdong
Ahmed Al-Kuhali, CEO of Saudi Arabia-based Bayt Solution, is a regular visitor to the Canton Fair. His company specializes in home and office solutions, including furniture and smart home products. Between the fair's phases, he always makes time for an equally important task: visiting factories.
Culture
Foshan Lion Dance Team claims international bronze in Vietnam
Foshan lion dancers have made their mark overseas. Liantang Dragon and Lion Dance Team from Zhangcha Subdistrict, Chancheng District, Foshan City, competed in the 2026 Ho Chi Minh City Open Lion Dance on Poles Elite Teams Championship and won third place in the high-pole lion dance category.
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.
Culture
Foshan Lion Dance Team claims international bronze in Vietnam
Foshan lion dancers have made their mark overseas. Liantang Dragon and Lion Dance Team from Zhangcha Subdistrict, Chancheng District, Foshan City, competed in the 2026 Ho Chi Minh City Open Lion Dance on Poles Elite Teams Championship and won third place in the high-pole lion dance category.
Foshan
Discover China's finest yarns and fabrics in Foshan's Zhangcha
On April 28, the Zhangcha Knitting Industry Expo opened in Foshan. The event brought together leading domestic yarn, fabric, and garment enterprises, offering online and offline exhibition and sales platforms to boost industrial chain collaboration.
Foshan
Come to visit Foshan's Chancheng during May Day holiday
To celebrate the May Day holiday (May 1 to 5), Chancheng District of Foshan City is launching a series of events in May, along with multiple benefits covering car purchase subsidies, home appliance upgrades, shopping mall discounts, trendy experiences, and nighttime economy offerings.
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
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.
Travel
Daybreak brings clear sky, and everything holds promise
At the break of dawn, a thin mist blankets the land. The mountain town is hazy, like a painting. Facing the rising sun, we set out into a new day together.
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.
Heyuan
​Heyuan's artificial greenery draws global attention at Canton Fair
At the second phase of the 139th Canton Fair, held in Guangzhou from April 23 to 27, Heyuan organized 26 companies to showcase products ranging from home goods and building materials to kitchenware.
Environment
Earth Day 2026: Guangdong's ecological palette in full spectrum
On April 22 this year, Earth Day arrives in Guangdong against a backdrop that few outside the southern province of China might expect. Long defined by its breakneck urbanization and manufacturing might, Guangdong is now quietly writing a different story, one told not in GDP figures but in shades of green, blue, pink, and brown.
Shaoguan
AI Fits: Guangdong Edition | From court to culture, round four unfolds
As the Guangdong City Basketball League moves on to its fourth round on April 18, the tournament is picking up pace, with each game offering more than just competition.
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
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.
China
Taipingling nuclear plant begins construction of 4th Hualong One unit
The first nuclear power project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to adopt Hualong One commenced main construction on its Unit 4 on Sunday.
Travel
218 Scenic Highway: A unique sensation for riders
Engine roaring and wheels rolling, the 218 Scenic Highway in Boluo County, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, is quickly becoming a road to freedom for motorcycle enthusiasts across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
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.
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.
Dongguan
Wu Yize's victory puts Dongguan, cradle of snooker champions, to center stage
A historic moment unfolded at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield on May 5, 2026, as 22-year-old Chinese player Wu Yize (吴宜泽) won an 18-17 thriller to become the first world snooker champion born in the 2000s. As the world applauds his victory, the city of Dongguan in Guangdong is celebrating a major milestone of its own.
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.
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 | 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.
Sports
From kitchen to stadium, Xinhui chenpi finds new ways to shine
​Jiangmen's Xinhui chenpi, a sun-dried tangerine peel specialty, recently made an appearance at the Guangdong City Football Super League, also known as Yue Chao.
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.
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.
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.
Jiangmen
AI Fits: Guangdong Goods × Yue BA | From coastline to court
As the 2026 Guangdong City Basketball League (Yue BA) gets underway, we're launching a poster series that looks at the game through the lens of Guangdong's rich agricultural heritage. Each edition highlights one city and the signature product that defines its industrial DNA. Now, the series continues with Jiangmen, Yangjiang, and Zhanjiang, three coastal cities, three cultural icons, one rising Guangdong.
Yangjiang
Yangjiang's overseas Chinese hub offers immersive Southeast Asian cultural experience
On weekends in April, the Gangqiao Cultural Station in Gangmei Town, Yangchun, Yangjiang City, becomes a vibrant weekend destination, drawing visitors eager to explore Southeast Asian flavors and overseas Chinese culture.
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.
Zhanjiang
Zhanjiang Culture Center opens
A new cultural center opened in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, on May 5. Its design was inspired by the traditional "Tiaoshun Net Dragon", a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage item.
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.
Business
Guangdong sugar mill wins praise for buying all unsold sugarcanes
Why would a sugar mill in a small city in Guangdong suddenly become a national sensation on the Chinese internet? It was not because of a new product or a flashy advertisement, but because of a promise that went beyond the cold logic of business.
Maoming
100-day countdown begins for Guangdong Provincial Games
A ceremony marking the 100-day countdown to the 17th Guangdong Provincial Games and the 10th Guangdong Provincial Games for Persons with Disabilities was recently held at the Maoming Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium.
Healthcare
Guangdong students rescue injured Russian tourist in Yunnan
Two students from Guangdong Baiyun University recently rescued an injured Russian motorcyclist in the scenic area of Lijiang, Yunnan Province, drawing widespread attention.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Sports
Pitchside Qingyuan: Int'l students react to Guangdong Super League
Freshly enrolled at the Qingyuan Campus of Guangdong Lingnan Institute of Technology, two international students rallied behind the home team, cheering them on all the way to their first win of the season.
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
"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.
Culture
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum reconnects with her Chaoshan roots in Chinese film "Dear You"
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum recently attended the Guangzhou premiere of the Chinese film "Dear You," in which she plays Grandma Nanzhi. The visit also marked her first trip to China.
Travel
Travel around Chaoshan with movie Dear You
The Chaoshan dialect film Dear You (《给阿嬷的情书》) is now on show. Centered on Qiaopi (overseas Chinese remittance letters), it unfolds a sixty-year-long story of Chaoshan intertwined with family affection, integrity, and devotion to hometown and motherland.
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.
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
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum reconnects with her Chaoshan roots in Chinese film "Dear You"
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum recently attended the Guangzhou premiere of the Chinese film "Dear You," in which she plays Grandma Nanzhi. The visit also marked her first trip to China.
Travel
Travel around Chaoshan with movie Dear You
The Chaoshan dialect film Dear You (《给阿嬷的情书》) is now on show. Centered on Qiaopi (overseas Chinese remittance letters), it unfolds a sixty-year-long story of Chaoshan intertwined with family affection, integrity, and devotion to hometown and motherland.
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.
Sports
Yunfu's footprints in Guangdong City Football League
Yunfu's footprints in Guangdong City Football League
Video
Technology
Chinese-made humanoid robots stage "fight" in San Francisco, go viral
A video showing two humanoid robots—one by Unitree Robotics and the other by EngineAI—"fighting" in a storefront in San Francisco has recently gone viral on social media.
Chinese-made humanoid robots stage "fight" in San Francisco, go viral
Shenzhen
Shenzhen: Built by vitality, Powered by ideas
In Shenzhen, innovation is powered not only by technology, but by people who choose to build their future here - and by a system that turns ideas into reality. Click to see how Mark Greeven, a long-time observer of China's innovation, describes the city of Shenzhen and its vibrancy.
Shenzhen: Built by vitality, Powered by ideas
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.
Shaoguan wakes to a clear dawn and a promising day
Guangzhou
Canton Tower lights up for 2026 International Youth Poetry Festival
On the evening of May 12, Guangzhou's iconic Canton Tower in south China's Guangdong Province lit up with lovely designs of Youyou, the festival mascot, a lively deer with a milky white body and ice-blue antlers—to celebrate the 2026 International Youth Poetry Festival (China-Arab States Session).
Canton Tower lights up for 2026 International Youth Poetry Festival
Chinese-made humanoid robots stage "fight" in San Francisco, go viral
Shenzhen: Built by vitality, Powered by ideas
Shaoguan wakes to a clear dawn and a promising day
Canton Tower lights up for 2026 International Youth Poetry Festival
Summer fireflies light up university nights
Guangzhou
Summer fireflies light up university nights
These days at South China Agricultural University, the annual firefly season makes its return. Amid the lawns and wooded areas on campus, countless fireflies twinkle with faint lights, like drifting stars lighting up the nights.
Dinosaur or Camel? Huizhou's natural wonder sculpture sparks imagination
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.
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum reconnects with her Chaoshan roots in Chinese film "Dear You"
Culture
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum reconnects with her Chaoshan roots in Chinese film "Dear You"
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum recently attended the Guangzhou premiere of the Chinese film "Dear You," in which she plays Grandma Nanzhi. The visit also marked her first trip to China.
Goat in Qingyuan seen turning off tap after drinking water
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.
Shenzhen ASMR: The whisper of trees
Shenzhen
Shenzhen ASMR: The whisper of trees
Here, where air quality is often at its best, every tree works like a living purifier—breathing with the city, and helps shape a healthier urban rhythm. Slow down, and you might just hear it: the gentle pulse of nature woven into everyday life.
Night on the hillside: Safe and scenic even after dark
Shenzhen
Night on the hillside: Safe and scenic even after dark
What could be better than a late-night bowl of seafood porridge on a hillside, overlooking a glowing port? Near Yantian Port in Shenzhen, this has become a unique nighttime ritual.
Macaques roam freely between mountains and sea on Dangan Island
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.
U.S. buyer to Canton Fair for 29 years: Hoping for more stable, win-win China-U.S. ties
US
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. President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15.
Picture
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.
In Pics: Zero-tariff policy boosts China-Africa modernization drive
In Pics: Zero-tariff policy boosts China-Africa modernization drive
China on May 1 began implementing an expanded zero-tariff treatment on imports from all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, a landmark move seen as promoting openness and cooperation for the Global South amid rising protectionism and fragmentation in the global economy.
Trendy and collectible toys become cultural phenomenon in China
Trendy and collectible toys become cultural phenomenon in China
In China, trendy and collectible toys have evolved from a niche hobby into a cultural phenomenon, appearing in a wide range of daily scenarios. These toys not only provide an outlet for personal expression and a means of social connection, but also bear witness to a trend in consumption that emphasizes the pursuit of individuality.
People savor May Day holiday across China
People savor May Day holiday across China
People across China stepped out to fully enjoy their leisure time during the ongoing May Day holiday.
Chinese people enjoy leisure time at scenic spots during May Day holiday
Chinese people enjoy leisure time at scenic spots during May Day holiday
During the May Day holiday, people across China flocked to scenic spots and cities to enjoy their leisure time.
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