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China Xplained | The China Squeeze, or the China Opportunity?
Asia-Pacific
China Xplained | The China Squeeze, or the China Opportunity?
Why Hong Kong didn't follow the "doomsday scenarios" Western media had prefabricated
Hong Kong
Why Hong Kong didn't follow the "doomsday scenarios" Western media had prefabricated
From hard tech to shared ecosystems: Shenzhen and Hong Kong offer a Chinese answer to development | Fun Share GBA
Technology
From hard tech to shared ecosystems: Shenzhen and Hong Kong offer a Chinese answer to development | Fun Share GBA
China Xplained | How nature survives in China's most futuristic city?
APEC
China Xplained | How nature survives in China's most futuristic city?
"APEC ministers": SMEs to share China's development opportunities
APEC
"APEC ministers": SMEs to share China's development opportunities
Pakistani journalist wowed by ice-cream robot, hails China's tech takeoff
Technology
Pakistani journalist wowed by ice-cream robot, hails China's tech takeoff
US media practitioner: China is a peaceful nation, if people in the US knew its history
Asia-Pacific
US media practitioner: China is a peaceful nation, if people in the US knew its history
Chinese expert: China's economy surges ahead; the West still 'arrogant and ignorant'
Asia-Pacific
Chinese expert: China's economy surges ahead; the West still 'arrogant and ignorant'
Cities
Guangzhou
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Nansha
Culture
Why does the world need China stories?
​At the 5th Chinese Documentary Film Festival in Guangzhou, I decided to ask international documentary professionals a simple question: Why does the world need China stories?
Shaoguan
In Pics | Yao embroidery on the runway in Guangzhou
Yao embroidery is distinguished by its vivid five-color palette and intricate patterns, which are traditionally stitched from memory rather than drawn out beforehand. The patterns are sometimes described as a form of "living script," carrying stories and cultural memories from one generation to the next.
APEC
Uniting youth power for shared APEC prosperity: APEC young entrepreneurs seek cooperation in Guangzhou
Young entrepreneurs from APEC economies gathered in Guangzhou from September 19 to 20 for a two-day tour of the city's innovation hubs, pharmaceutical and health enterprises, science and technology platforms, cross-border e-commerce carriers and the Liede International Neighborhood.
Travel
What's on in Guangzhou for 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival holiday
Guangzhou guide to 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival events and activities.
Travel
Everything at ease under clear sky in Guangzhou
Greenery spills over the hills. Sunlight filters through the trees. Plants grow freely. Listen to the wind singing and wait quietly for the flowers to bloom.
Cuisine
Taste Nansha seafood this Mid-Autumn Festival
​With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, Longxue Subdistrict in Nansha, Guangzhou, is entering the peak season for its signature seafood, including crabs and shrimp.
Guangzhou
Asia-Pacific young entrepreneurs gather in Nansha to explore cross-border innovation and entrepreneurship cooperation
The event brought together about 200 representatives from various sectors, including officials from the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and, provincial, municipal and Nansha district governments, consular officials from Asia-Pacific countries based in Guangzhou, representatives from universities, research institutions and enterprises, as well as international students and young entrepreneurs.
Nansha
Gaoxinsha Reservoir
Located in Nansha, Guangzhou, Gaoxinsha Reservoir is triangular in shape and is currently the largest reservoir in Nansha.
Shenzhen
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Nanshan
Transportation
Metro and rail guide for 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays
Travel by metro, intercity rail and train during the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays.
Transportation
Guangdong expects heavy traffic during Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, expressways not toll-free
Expressways in Guangdong will not be toll-free during the three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from September 25 to September 27, with traffic expected to peak on September 25.
Maoming
Post-00s industrial designer from Guangdong to showcase skills in WorldSkills Competition
Coming from Gaozhou of south China's Guangdong Province, Qin Xiutao, a post-00s contestant, will compete in the industrial design technology event of the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai a few days later.
Manufacture
Guangdong-made smart foam roller goes global
A Guangdong-made "recovery gadget" is changing how people stretch and recover after workouts. The RheoFit A1, a fully automatic foam roller developed by Shenzhen-based Yunwang Innovation, flips the traditional idea on its head — instead of you rolling on it, it rolls on you. Users simply put their weight on it, keep their hands free and let it do the work. Paired with a companion app, the roller lets users adjust the mode, target area and speed.
Exhibition
Exhibition examines urban life through cross-media art
A cross-media art action has opened at Artron Art Center (Shenzhen), bringing together 27 artists and groups from China, Italy, India, South Korea, and Canada.
Art
Three 'Vampire' stars share stage for first time in Shenzhen
Shenzhen is set to host a historic gathering of German-language musical legends. Mark Seibert, Jan Ammann, and Drew Sarich—all of whom have played the lead role of Count von Krolock in the classic musical "Tanz der Vampire" ("Dance of the Vampires")—will perform together for the first time in China.
APEC
When APEC meets Shenzhen: Where are we moving toward?
A faster world? A more connected one? Then why does the future still feel uncertain?
APEC
APEC-themed media tour explores Shenzhen's tech innovation ecosystem
Dozens of Chinese and international media outlets are participating, visiting sites along three thematic routes focusing on public cultural services, technological innovation and economic and trade development.
Shenzhen
Shenzhen-made smart glasses enter 1,500 US stores, top Amazon's best-seller list
Shenzhen Langzhiyin Electronic Co., Ltd. has long ranked near the top of Amazon's best-seller list for smart glasses, at one point holding nine of the 10 leading spots. This year the Longgang District company, which employs fewer than 50 people, broke into U.S. retail as well, landing an opening order from Target and other chains that covered more than 1,500 stores.
Foshan
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Chancheng
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Nanhai
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Shunde
Foshan
Textile factory fire in south China's Guangdong kills 8
Eight people were killed and one was injured after a fire broke out Sunday at a textile factory in Foshan City, south China's Guangdong Province, local authorities said Monday.
Culture
Burning fire tower: Witness Songtang's 300-Year-Old Mid-Autumn ritual | Ink Lingnan·Foshan
Moonlight drapes over the ancient village; flames light up the Mid-Autumn night. Songtang Village under Xiqiao Mountain, a place with a history of 800 years, was known for the cradle of Imperial Academy scholars. Here takes place the centuries-old ritual of Burning Fire Tower.
Foshan
Bamboo shoot cooking contest held in Foshan's Zhangcha
A fun cooking contest was held in Foshan's Zhangcha Subdistrict on September 19. Participants from various countries blended flavours from their homelands to cook Shakou bamboo shoots in creative ways. Shakou bamboo shoots are a local specialty of Zhangcha. They taste sweet, crisp and tender, and are hailed as the "National Banquet Bamboo Shoots in China." When US President Nixon visited China in 1972, Shakou bamboo shoots were served as one of the dishes at the state banquet.
Foshan
2026 "Go Guangdong, Go Global" Salon-Thailand held in Foshan
Foshan
Bamboo shoot cooking contest held in Foshan's Zhangcha
A fun cooking contest was held in Foshan's Zhangcha Subdistrict on September 19. Participants from various countries blended flavours from their homelands to cook Shakou bamboo shoots in creative ways. Shakou bamboo shoots are a local specialty of Zhangcha. They taste sweet, crisp and tender, and are hailed as the "National Banquet Bamboo Shoots in China." When US President Nixon visited China in 1972, Shakou bamboo shoots were served as one of the dishes at the state banquet.
Travel
Enjoy a delightful autumn in Foshan's Chancheng
Foshan's Chancheng is rolling out more than 100 cultural, tourism, business and sports events as the Mid‑Autumn Festival and National Day approach. Many of the highlights will run from late September through November, alongside a consumption incentive package worth 270 million yuan.
Travel
Interpreting "Lingnanmaxxing": Foshan's Chancheng expands its global circle of friends
Since the beginning of the year, the term "Chinamaxxing" has frequently trended online. Experiences with "Chinese style living" help netizens renew their understanding of China. Riding this wave, Chancheng District, Foshan, has been actively promoting Lingnan culture around the world, allowing "Lingnanmaxxing" to reach a larger audience.
Travel
Commercial hubs & Smart tech | Discover "China Cool" in Guangdong ③
Guangdong's smart manufacturing offers another way to beat the heat. High-speed trains and intercity rail services connect major summer destinations, providing fast, smooth and comfortable journeys, while drone light shows and agile humanoid robots showcase the province's growing tech scene. New-energy vehicles, AI smart glasses and 3D printers are also bringing cutting-edge innovation into everyday life.
Foshan
American vlogger discovers Foshan's hidden natural gems
From enjoying coffee to taking a boat tour inside the cavern, she also took on outdoor challenges and tasted a refreshing tofu pudding. Along the way, she discovered a different side of Foshan, where nature, adventure and local culture come together.
Foshan
Exhibition explores the migration between Guangdong and Southeast Asia
Yanqiao village, in Nanhai district of Foshan, is one of many historical villages and towns in Guangdong province that became part of a wave of migration beginning in the late 19th century, when people left for "Nanyang" — a term then used to refer broadly to Southeast Asia — in search of a livelihood. Many of these migrants sent money home, enabling their families to build houses in their hometowns.
Festival
Qixi fun and romance across Guangdong
This year, Qixi falls on August 19, and cities across Guangdong are marking the festival with traditional customs, night markets, cultural performances and romantic experiences. Here are some festive picks to add to your summer itinerary.
Sports
Foshan's Nanhai hosts main venue event of 2026 National Fitness Day
This year's National Fitness Day featured two national main venues: Nanhai (Foshan, Guangdong) and Hegang (Heilongjiang). As the southern venue, Nanhai delivered a sports carnival that blended performances, competitions, industry exhibitions and leisure activities—bringing a top-tier fitness gala right to residents' doorsteps.
Foshan
From factory floors to coffee counters in seconds! Robots are everywhere in Shunde!
When you think of robots, do you picture dancing or running?
Foshan
What does Qixi taste like?
Qixi falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. Most people know it from the romantic story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. But here in Jun'an, Qixi has another story.
Guangzhou
Guide for your Guangdong summer tour | Stop 2: Greater Bay Area
​Summer is one of the best times to tour in Guangdong. From misty mountains and scenic coastlines to historic towns and dynamic cities, the province offers something for every traveler. Follow this guide as we journey across Guangdong, exploring the destinations, landscapes and local experiences that make summer here unforgettable.
Foshan
How fresh is Shunde after the fishing season begins? Find the answer in Youtan, Xingtan!
After the fishing season begins, Shunde has a freshness all its own.
Travel
Yangjiang adds 40,000-square-metre rural tourism hub to Guangdong's new attractions
Sinong Garden, located along the Nalong River greenway in Shilun Village, Dongcheng Town, Yangdong District, combines the area's natural landscape with cafés, ecological fishing, an arts space, pottery workshops, local food, a forest library and educational activities. It has been designed as a destination where visitors can eat, relax, take part in activities and spend time in a rural setting.
Transportation
Guangdong expects heavy traffic during Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, expressways not toll-free
Expressways in Guangdong will not be toll-free during the three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from September 25 to September 27, with traffic expected to peak on September 25.
Travel
Guangdong names four world-class cultural tourism IPs
The Nanhai No. 1 shipwreck, Danxiashan UNESCO Global Geopark, the Kaiping Diaolou and Villages and the Chimelong Group span archaeology, geology, architectural heritage and commercial theme-park entertainment, and together form the centerpiece of the province's pitch to domestic and overseas visitors.
Yangjiang
Two new Ormosia species discovered in Guangdong
​Two new species of Ormosia, Ormosia yangjiangensis and Ormosia taishanensis, have been formally described by a team. This team is led by Chen Yousheng, a researcher at the South China Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The findings were published recently in the international journal Phytotaxa.
Zhaoqing
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Huilong Town
Transportation
Metro and rail guide for 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays
Travel by metro, intercity rail and train during the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays.
Transportation
Guangdong intercity rail to add 274 holiday services, extend ticket window
Guangdong's intercity rail network will add 274 train services during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays as authorities prepare for a surge in passenger demand. Tickets for some services will also be available up to 10 days in advance, rather than the usual three.
Zhaoqing
Experience first hints of autumn in Zhaoqing
​Come to Zhaoqing and experience the first hint of autumn as the Autumn Equinox approaches.
Travel
Recap: Rare "Reclining Buddha Holding the Sun" phenomenon in Zhaoqing
Around the spring and autumn equinoxes each year, the setting sun appears to settle between the "lips" of the Buddha-shaped mountain on Guanfo Island, creating a scene of golden light, shimmering water and mountain silhouettes.
Zhaoqing
Tiy Loy Company LTD: Centuries of transnational Qiaopi delivery | Gaoyao Huilong Overseas Chinese Stories (6)
The recent hit film Dear You features an institution called "Qiaopi bureau"—an agency that helped overseas Chinese send remittances and letters home. In many ways, its role resembles the work of our company, which continues to operate today as an important bridge between overseas Chinese communities and their hometowns.
Zhaoqing
Zhong Rong and Gaoyao farmers thrive together in Australia's local market | Gaoyao Huilong Overseas Chinese Stories (5)
Gaoyao farmers came together in 1989 to establish the "Chinese Agricultural Association" in New South Wales. Around 90 percent of the members were from Gaoyao, while the rest were immigrants from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Zhongshan City of Guangdong.
Guangdong
Huang Hanyuan mobilizes overseas Chinese to donate supplies and funds | Gaoyao Huilong Overseas Chinese Stories (4)
My name is Huang Hanyuan. I have lived in Australia for many years and have long been involved in local overseas Chinese organizations.
Zhaoqing
Su Ruixiang conveys hometown affection through unity and service | Gaoyao Huilong Overseas Chinese Stories (3)
My name is Su Ruixiang. I joined the Australia Zhaoqing Fellowship Association Incorporated in 2005 when I was still relatively young, initially helping senior members with miscellaneous tasks.
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