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INFO Guangdong event invites expats to enjoy German-language musical Elisabeth
INFO Guangdong event invites expats to enjoy German-language musical Elisabeth
Cycle through scenic spots and ancient villages in Yunfu's Luoding!
Cycle through scenic spots and ancient villages in Yunfu's Luoding!
Foshan
Our little moments of happiness
Meizhou
Centuries-old lantern tradition illuminates community ties in Meizhou
Shantou embraces its most romantic "Maillard Season" with vibrant bald cypress views
Shantou embraces its most romantic "Maillard Season" with vibrant bald cypress views
Cultural tourism, a new productive force, writes a new Foshan
Cultural tourism, a new productive force, writes a new Foshan
New Year travel boom lights up Dongguan's Songshan Lake
New Year travel boom lights up Dongguan's Songshan Lake
Travel
Four Guangzhou cycling routes named among China's top 100
Shenzhen
Shenzhen to host Dubai Forum as digital bridge to business
Business
Huizhou's 'Little Giant' enterprises reach 69 with addition of 11 national-level firms
Opinions
Zheng Yongnian remains cautiously optimistic regarding China's geopolitical challenges in 2026
Zheng Yongnian remains cautiously optimistic regarding China's geopolitical challenges in 2026
"Global geopolitics is changing. The center of geoeconomics …
Inside China | How China's Special Economic Zones change the game: A dialogue with Kishore Mahbubani
Inside China | How China's Special Economic Zones change the game: A dialogue with Kishore Mahbubani
During a recent visit to southern China, Singapore's former …
Inside China | Kishore Mahbubani: Zhuhai reveals vision for future city
Inside China | Kishore Mahbubani: Zhuhai reveals vision for future city
From first-hand encounters with low-altitude aviation techno…
Inside China | Kishore Mahbubani: APEC meeting in Shenzhen could inspire global development
Inside China | Kishore Mahbubani: APEC meeting in Shenzhen could inspire global development
Singapore's former ambassador to the United Nations Kishore …
Hello 2026
Hello 2026
2026 January Exhibition Guide | Ring in the new year with inspiring art
Art
2026 January Exhibition Guide | Ring in the new year with inspiring art
2026 January Show Guide | Kick off the new year with live performances in Guangdong
Art
2026 January Show Guide | Kick off the new year with live performances in Guangdong
January 2026 Calendar | Must-attend fairs in Guangdong
Exhibition
January 2026 Calendar | Must-attend fairs in Guangdong
Happy New Year 2026!
China
Happy New Year 2026!
Hello, 2026
Travel
Hello, 2026
2026 calling: Happy New Year!
Festival
2026 calling: Happy New Year!
Guangdong kicks off 2026 with diverse New Year celebrations​
Festival
Guangdong kicks off 2026 with diverse New Year celebrations​
Your guide to New Year's fireworks in Guangdong
Travel
Your guide to New Year's fireworks in Guangdong
Specials
Guangdong
Cycle through scenic spots and ancient villages in Yunfu's Luoding!
Travel
Cycle through scenic spots and ancient villages in Yunfu's Luoding!
The 2026 Greater Bay Area Inter-city Cycling Challenge (Luoding Station) will take place on January 10–11, featuring two categories: the Full-distance Challenge (70 km) and the Parent-child Experience (28 km). Nearly 600 cyclists are expected to take part in this exciting ride.
​ Zhanjiang chicken eyes global market with ready-to-eat push
Zhanjiang
​ Zhanjiang chicken eyes global market with ready-to-eat push
Zhanjiang, home to one of Guangdong's "Three Famous Chickens," is formulating an internationalization strategy to build a globally influential brand.
Four Guangzhou cycling routes named among China's top 100
Four Guangzhou cycling routes named among China's top 100
​Recently, the Chinese Cycling Association released the "2025 China Cycling Map", featuring 100 premium cycling routes nationwide. Guangdong Province has 8 routes selected, ranking among the top in the country. Among them, 4 routes are located in Zengcheng, Huadu and Conghua districts of Guangzhou, providing fantastic options for cycling enthusiasts.
New Year travel boom lights up Dongguan's Songshan Lake
Dongguan
New Year travel boom lights up Dongguan's Songshan Lake
During the 2026 New Year holiday, Songshan Lake in Dongguan, south China's Guangdong Province, emerged as a vibrant cultural and tourism hotspot, witnessing a remarkable surge in visitor numbers. The area's rail transit system recorded 63,400 passenger trips, with Songshanhubei Railway Station alone experiencing a 52.3 percent year on year in crease in traffic.
Cycle through scenic spots and ancient villages in Yunfu's Luoding!
​ Zhanjiang chicken eyes global market with ready-to-eat push
Four Guangzhou cycling routes named among China's top 100
New Year travel boom lights up Dongguan's Songshan Lake
Foshan
Cultural tourism, a new productive force, writes a new Foshan
Cultural tourism, a new productive force, writes a new Foshan
Foshan
Our little moments of happiness
Our little moments of happiness
Cities
Guangzhou
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Nansha
Transportation
Guangzhou launches first long-haul Southeast Asia cruise as Nansha port tops 2 million passengers
The Adora Mediterranea set sail from the Nansha International Cruise Home Port on a nine-day, eight-night voyage to three Southeast Asian countries.
Guangzhou
Maldives International Business Center launched in Guangzhou's Nansha
The Maldives International Business Center was officially inaugurated on January 5 in Nansha, Guangzhou, marking a significant step in strengthening economic ties between China's Greater Bay Area and the Maldives.
Weather
First Orange Cold Warning issued in Guangzhou in 2026
Temperatures plummeted on Friday, with minimum readings ranging from 7 to 11 °C, marking a decrease of 4 to 6 °C from the previous day. The cold spell is expected to persist over the coming days due to the continuous influx of cold air, with little chance of the noticeable warming observed after earlier cool downs.
Trade
Guangzhou's Nansha as geometric center of GBA embraces global development
Journalists from media outlets across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) visited Nansha, the geometric center of the GBA, from December 16 to 17.
Shenzhen
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Nanshan
Shenzhen
Birds spread their wings, stirring ripples as their feathers catch sunlight
As the water sparkles with light, the birds drift peacefully across the surface of the water. Their jet-black feathers catch the light. A soft circle of ripples spreads with each beat of their wings, brimming with natural charm.
Festival
A guide to ringing in 2026 in Shenzhen
From traditional cultural experiences and bustling street festivals to dazzling light shows and pet-friendly parties, the city offers a spectacular array of celebrations. Here's a curated roundup of must-see events to match every mood.
Festival
Theme park aglow for lantern fair
Now through March, over 40 large-scale lantern installations are spread across 530,000 square meters at the Splendid China-Folk Culture Villages theme park in Nanshan District.
Art
Immersive, multi-sensory art exhibition opens in Shenzhen
A new immersive exhibition that blends speculative design, technology-based art and philosophical inquiry has opened in Shekou, highlighting an emerging approach to exhibition-making that emphasizes immersive narrative, meticulous craft and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Foshan
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Chancheng
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Shunde
Festival
Spring unfolds in Foshan (I): Flower fairs dates and locations released
Spring is in the air in Foshan! From February 1 to 16, flower fairs across the city will offer festive blooms, New Year kumquats, lively performances, and fun interactive activities.
Foshan
Aizhu Canteen warms Foshan, serving free meals for three years
Tucked away on Xin'an Street in Chancheng District, Foshan, Aizhu Canteen has provided more than 54,000 free lunches to elderly residents and people in need over the past three years, without charging a single cent.
Foshan
Foshan Ancient Town aspires to become a world-class cultural heritage site
How will Foshan's Chancheng District develop in the next five years? What new moves will there be in culture and tourism? On December 29, the CPC Chancheng District Committee held a plenary session, unveiling many new plans.
Foshan
Taiwan artists donate ceramic treasures to Foshan
Recently, during the 9th China Ceramics Creative Week, Taiwan artists donated four ceramic pieces to the Foshan Museum, further strengthening cultural ties between Foshan and Taiwan.
Festival
Spring unfolds in Foshan (II): District-by-district guide to flower fairs
As Foshan's Spring Festival flower fairs get underway, different districts are unveiling their own themed markets. Each area offers a distinct mix of flowers, decorations, performances, and local specialties, giving residents and visitors more options to celebrate the Chinese New Year close to home.
Festival
Spring unfolds in Foshan (I): Flower fairs dates and locations released
Spring is in the air in Foshan! From February 1 to 16, flower fairs across the city will offer festive blooms, New Year kumquats, lively performances, and fun interactive activities.
Manufacture
Smart educational toys gain popularity in China and abroad
The rise of smart educational toys reflects not only the upgrade of China's toy industry but also the evolution of educational concepts and consumption trends. As "learning through play" becomes a consensus, this market segment is attracting more and more innovators.
Culture
China's first Xiangyunsha integrated industrial park opens in Shunde, Foshan
The Shunde Xiangyunsha International Fashion Industrial Park, China's first integrated base for the Xiangyunsha industry chain, officially opened on December 29 in Lunjiao, Shunde, Foshan City.
Video
World
US has begun marketing Venezuelan oil globally, with proceeds first settling in US-controlled accounts
The White House claims the United States has already begun marketing Venezuelan oil in global markets after sanctions left millions of barrels stranded in storage.
US has begun marketing Venezuelan oil globally, with proceeds first settling in US-controlled accounts
Foshan
Cultural tourism, a new productive force, writes a new Foshan
The Lingnan culture of a thousand years has nourished this fertile land. Foshan, a trillion-yuan GDP city rich in cultural heritage, is writing a new chapter of urban evolution driven by cultural tourism. Today, cultural tourism has become a productive force that drives industrial upgrading.
Cultural tourism, a new productive force, writes a new Foshan
Foshan
Our little moments of happiness
Livelihood may sound like a grand topic, but it's built upon countless warm moments of smiling faces.
Our little moments of happiness
Foshan
The future is here
"Robots making robots," one rolls off the production line every 30 minutes; Inspection drones, with "fiery eyes," leaving no defect undetected; Domestic chips, from zero to one, breaking technological monopolies and going global…In Foshan, this is already an industrial reality within reach!
The future is here
US has begun marketing Venezuelan oil globally, with proceeds first settling in US-controlled accounts
Cultural tourism, a new productive force, writes a new Foshan
Our little moments of happiness
The future is here
​Bamboo shadows sway in breeze, where joy fills heart
Zhaoqing
​Bamboo shadows sway in breeze, where joy fills heart
Expanses of emerald bamboo roll in waves; bamboo shadows dance in the gentle wind. Each leaf holds a tint of verdant green, whispering with a soft, rustling sound. A deep, tranquil ambiance slowly unfolds, bringing a serene calm that touches both eyes and souls.
Foreign visitors impressed by "Tea-Picking Opera" at Guangzhou South Railway Station
Culture
Foreign visitors impressed by "Tea-Picking Opera" at Guangzhou South Railway Station
The program, with tea as the medium, presented the tea culture characteristics of various places in Shaoguan through lively forms such as "Tea-Picking" dance and song, singing and reciting, and was highly favored by foreign passengers.
INFO Guangdong event invites expats to enjoy German-language musical Elisabeth
Art
INFO Guangdong event invites expats to enjoy German-language musical Elisabeth
On the evening of January 7, INFO Guangdong invited members of Guangzhou's international community to attend the German-language musical Elisabeth (staged concert) at the Guangzhou Opera House.
Where mountains meet sea, dawn breaks softly
Maoming
Where mountains meet sea, dawn breaks softly
The sky slowly brightens, ushering in the dawn. The morning mist drapes over the mountainside. Waves lap the rocks with a tender sound. The wind from the hills carries the fresh scent of the sea. It comes as a gentle greeting from nature itself.
Historian Harold Raugh: China's WWII contribution crucial to Allied victory
China
Historian Harold Raugh: China's WWII contribution crucial to Allied victory
"China made a major contribution to the Allied war effort during World War II," said Dr. Harold Raugh, president of the International Commission of Military History, in a recent exclusive interview with South.
​U.S. action in Venezuela driven by oil, not democracy, risks eroding international order: Colombian commentator
Latin America
​U.S. action in Venezuela driven by oil, not democracy, risks eroding international order: Colombian commentator
From a Latin American perspective, Colombian political commentator Fernando Munoz offers a blistering analysis, arguing the operation exposes a raw pursuit of resources and hegemony disguised as law enforcement.
News Xplained | Will the US bring prosperity to Latin America?
US
News Xplained | Will the US bring prosperity to Latin America?
Will the US really bring "democracy" to Latin America? When Trump forcibly removed Venezuela's president, can the region expect prosperity—or just more control from Washington?
Birds spread their wings, stirring ripples as their feathers catch sunlight
Shenzhen
Birds spread their wings, stirring ripples as their feathers catch sunlight
As the water sparkles with light, the birds drift peacefully across the surface of the water. Their jet-black feathers catch the light. A soft circle of ripples spreads with each beat of their wings, brimming with natural charm.
Picture
Diverse exhibitions staged across China during New Year holiday
Diverse exhibitions staged across China during New Year holiday
People visit the Zhengzhou Museum in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 2, 2026. Diverse exhibitions staged at museums, galleries and other cultural institutions across the country have greatly enriched people's life during the New Year holiday.
New Year celebrations across China
New Year celebrations across China
Various activities were held nationwide to celebrate the New Year.
People across China welcome arrival of 2026 at sunrise
People across China welcome arrival of 2026 at sunrise
People pose for photos at sunrise on a beach in Haigang District of Qinhuangdao City, north China's Hebei Province on Jan. 1, 2026.
In pics | Maoming's Gaozhou becomes a "city in the sky"
In pics | Maoming's Gaozhou becomes a "city in the sky"
A breathtaking tapestry of clouds recently descended upon Gaozhou, Maoming, in the morning. From above, the sea of clouds cascaded over skyscrapers, painting the skyline and creating a dreamlike "city in the sky"—a spectacular and romantic visual feast.
In Pics | Tabebuia trees in full bloom in Hengqin
In Pics | Tabebuia trees in full bloom in Hengqin
The purple trumpet trees in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin are now at their peak, with the blooming season lasting just one to two months. If you're planning a visit, here's a handy guide to the best spots.
People flock to stores during Boxing Day sales in Canada
People flock to stores during Boxing Day sales in Canada
People flock to stores during Boxing Day sales in Canada
Guangdong accelerates AI development of toy manufacturing
Guangdong accelerates AI development of toy manufacturing
AI toys feature human-machine interaction, diverse product forms, varied application scenarios and a broad target audience.
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