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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
2026 International Youth Poetry Festival opens in Guangzhou
Guangzhou
2026 International Youth Poetry Festival opens in Guangzhou
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
Cities
Guangzhou
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Nansha
Culture
Poetry travels from Arab world to China
On the evening of May 9, the 96-year-old poet appeared by video at the opening ceremony of the 2026 International Youth Poetry Festival (China-Arab States Session) in Guangzhou, reciting his verses.
Business
Guangzhou's Haizhu launches AI scene trading platform
Haizhu District in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province has officially launched an artificial intelligence scene trading platform, with an initial batch of 49 scene orders valued at more than 13 million yuan ($1.8 million), according to China News Service.
Technology
China-Chile deep-sea mission marks intl advance
The Chinese scientific research vessel Tansuo 1 arrived in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Sunday after completing the first China-Chile joint manned deep-sea expedition to the Atacama Trench off the coast of Chile, marking a major step forward in international marine scientific cooperation and China's active participation in global ocean governance.
Culture
Arab poet representative thanks poetry for bringing Chinese and Arab poets together at Youth Poetry Festival
The opening ceremony of the 2026 International Youth Poetry Festival (China-Arab States Session) was held on the evening of May 9 at the Guangzhou Cultural & Art Center.
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
Shenzhen
Seeking a moment of tranquility in Wang Chaogang's oil paintings
An exhibition featuring some 70 artworks by Chongqing artist Wang Chaogang is beckoning art fans to the Guangming Culture and Art Center (GCAC).
Shenzhen
Shenzhen Metro to expand AI robotic guide dog service
Shenzhen Metro is expanding its AI‑powered robotic guide dog service for visually impaired commuters to more stations this year, following a successful six‑month pilot at a major subway hub.
Art
​Ballet dance 'The Phantom of the Opera' to stage in Shenzhen
For the first time, the tragic tale of the Phantom will be told entirely through the art of ballet. The Shanghai Ballet is bringing its original production of "The Phantom of the Opera" to the Shenzhen Grand Theater this June, marking the show's grand debut in the Greater Bay Area.
Art
Exhibition presents Dehua porcelain's timeless craft
AN exhibition celebrating Blanc de Chine—literally "white from China"—has opened at the Guan Shanyue Art Museum. Titled "The Uncommon White: Blanc de Chine · Dehua Porcelain Aesthetics Exhibition," it honors Dehua County's 3,700-year-old porcelain-making tradition.
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.
Shenzhen
Tacoma delegation visits Shenzhen's Nanshan District for friendly-city exchange
A delegation from Tacoma, Washington, visited Shenzhen's Nanshan District, marking the first in-person exchange since the two sides established a friendly-city partnership in November 2025.
Foshan
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Chancheng
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Nanhai
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Shunde
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
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.
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.
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.
Investment
HK, Dongguan forge HK$10b partnership in sustainable aviation fuel
A Hong Kong company is set to invest over HK$10 billion ($1.28 billion) to build a regional sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industrial chain — spanning from raw materials collection to mass production — anchored by a new base in the city of Dongguan.
Art
38,000 attend opening day of 2026 Dongguan Strawberry Music Festival
On May 2, the 2026 Dongguan Strawberry Music Festival kicked off on the 80,000-square-meter Great Lawn at Songshan Lake Central Park. As the first large-scale Strawberry Music Festival held in Songshan Lake, Dongguan City, tickets for the opening day were sold out in advance, with a turnout of 38,000 people, setting a single-day attendance record for Dongguan's Strawberry Music Festival in the past three years.
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.
Zhaoqing
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Huilong Town
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.
Travel
Rain-nourished peaks, bloom-blessed woods
As soft rain sweeps over the valley, birds flit through the mountains. The green hills are veiled in rain. Every leaf and blossom breathes its scent. This is nature in its purest form.
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.
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