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Easy ways to enjoy cozy visit to Canton Fair
Guangzhou
Easy ways to enjoy cozy visit to Canton Fair
Malaysian buyer's vintage badges witness how Canton Fair links China and the world
Business
Malaysian buyer's vintage badges witness how Canton Fair links China and the world
New tech surprises at 140th Canton Fair
Guangzhou
New tech surprises at 140th Canton Fair
From Canton Fair to China travel: Chilean entrepreneurs explore Guangdong's tourism
Travel
From Canton Fair to China travel: Chilean entrepreneurs explore Guangdong's tourism
Canton Fair AIGC Video 1 | A sourcing list from 242 years in the future
Business
Canton Fair AIGC Video 1 | A sourcing list from 242 years in the future
140th Canton Fair welcomes global buyers on opening day
Business
140th Canton Fair welcomes global buyers on opening day
Baiyun Airport upgrades immigration inspection service for Canton Fair participants
Guangzhou
Baiyun Airport upgrades immigration inspection service for Canton Fair participants
After Canton Fair, step into BBC mystery at Canton Tower
Lifestyle
After Canton Fair, step into BBC mystery at Canton Tower
Cities
Guangzhou
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Nansha
Healthcare
Pacific-Rim medical conference highlights future of AI and robotic surgery
The 2026 Pacific-Rim Conference on Healthcare Innovation was held in Guangzhou from October 16 to 18.
Business
Canton Fair meets demands for prices, quality, fast delivery: Brazilian industry rep
As the 140th Canton Fair is underway in Guangzhou, a delegation of more than 40 industrialists from Paraíba, Brazil, has arrived to explore business opportunities and foster mutual exchanges. Led by Cassiano Pascoal Pereira Neto, President of the Federation of Industries of Paraíba, the group is bringing exhibits and seeking to build strong ties with China.
Business
Brazilian buyers flock to Canton Fair: "We're confident of closing big deals"
The 140th Canton Fair opened to visitors in Guangzhou on October 15, bringing together global buyers and exhibitors to explore new products, technologies and business opportunities.
Business
Canton Fair is the best place to start for first-time buyers: Brazilian trader
"Imagine you're going to buy $1 million worth of machinery. You can't trust doing this online. You have to come to places like the Canton Fair and see the owner face to face," says Brazilian buyer Andre Serrano, who joined a delegation of around 300 Brazilian buyers at the 140th Canton Fair for business negotiations.
Guangzhou
Mountains and sea in picture, each day anew in Guangzhou
As morning light spreads along the coastline, tree shadows sway gently in the breeze. The sound of the waves echoes along the shore. It is a beautiful day, and the future is full of promise.
Nansha
Int'l students tour museums in Guangzhou's Nansha
The 2026 Guangzhou Nansha International Teachers and Students Study Tour was held recently in Nansha, Guangzhou. A total of 26 international teachers and students from 12 countries, as well as from the Hong Kong SAR of China visited the Nanhua Jewelry Museum and the Tunnel Museum.
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.
Shenzhen
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Nanshan
APEC
30 days to APEC 2026: "You must all visit Shenzhen," notes Kishore Mahbubani
With 30 days to go until the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen, the region faces a familiar question: how to keep the Asia-Pacific open, innovative and cooperative amid rising uncertainty.
Shenzhen
In pics: flower decoration themed on 2026 APEC "China Year" in Shenzhen
The APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will be held in Shenzhen next month.
APEC
30 days to APEC 2026: Shaping a shared future for the Asia-Pacific from Guangdong
With 30 days to go until the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen, the region's attention turns to a familiar yet urgent question: how to keep the Asia-Pacific open, innovative and cooperative at a moment of rising uncertainty.
Manufacture
Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei unveils eight must-have AI gadgets for international shoppers
Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei, one of China's best-known electronics hubs, has unveiled a list of eight must-have AI gadgets for international shoppers, offering visitors a guide to some of the latest consumer technology available in the city.
Art
Fotografiska Shenzhen: Infinite ways of seeing
Fotografiska Shenzhen opened on October 1 at Shenzhen Bay MIXC, presenting five exhibitions—"ToiletFotoPaperGrafiska," "Morphing Equilibrium," "Transcendent Realities," "Festa," and "Storm."
Manufacture
From Shenzhen Bay to Jakarta Port: Nanshan's journey south
​The "Guangdong Meets the APEC: Nanshan Never Stops" themed exhibition was held in the atrium of Lotte Mall, Jakarta, on September 22.
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.
Shenzhen
PPIG Shenzhen Office opens in Longgang, unlocking 6 billion yuan in Indonesian orders
The Shenzhen Representative Office of the Guangdong-Indonesia Trade Promotion Association (PPIG) was inaugurated in Longgang, Shenzhen, this year.
Event
Dance drama 'Dragon Boat Racing' to be staged in Longgang
"Dragon Boat Racing," an original dance drama by the Guangdong Song and Dance Ensemble, will be staged at the Longgang International Arts Center from Oct. 10 to 11.
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
Culture
Foshan lion dance shines in Southeast Asia
Recently, the first stop of the global touring exhibition "Traditional Lion Dance Culture Art Exhibition" opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Foshan
Blooming getaway in Foshan
In the crisp, refreshing autumn of October, come to Chencun Flower World in Shunde, Guangdong, and enjoy a sweet date in a garden full of blooming flowers!
GBA
New train timetable takes effect on October 11, Foshan Station to serve 115 trains
China Railway Guangzhou Group introduced a new passenger train timetable from midnight on October 11, adding services and improving rail connections across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
Travel
In Pics | Crowds pack streets—all for fish lanterns in Shunde, Guangdong?
Tens of thousands of people flocked to Daliang, Shunde, Foshan, during the National Day holiday to see its traditional fish lanterns illuminate the night.
Culture
Foshan lion dance shines in Southeast Asia
Recently, the first stop of the global touring exhibition "Traditional Lion Dance Culture Art Exhibition" opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Travel
Explore Lingnan charm in Foshan's Chancheng this October
Foshan's Chancheng is alive with urban energy and cultural charm. Throughout October, a series of events invites you to discover the district's rich Lingnan heritage alongside the vibrant city life of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
Culture
East meets world: A Confucian journey at Foshan Ancestral Temple
As we mark the 2,577th anniversary of Confucius's birth, Foshan Ancestral Temple invites visitors from around the world to a cultural gathering. At the Confucius Memorial Ceremony on September 28, spectacular performances immersed audiences in traditional Chinese rites and music.
Festival
Foshan hosts record-breaking dragon boat race and fire dragon dance
The 17th Nanzhuang Five-Person Dragon Boat Race kicked off on September 27. A total of 282 teams set off simultaneously and staged a 30-kilometer race on the Jili River, setting a Guinness World Record for the largest five-person dragon boat race.
Foshan
Come and experience the pinnacle of traditional dragon boat racing
During the National Day holiday, Jiujiang, Nanhai, Foshan—China's famous dragon boat town, hosted a grand dragon boat carnival.
Culture
800-year-old Hanlin Village lights up Fan Pagoda
Known as "Burning the Fan Pagoda," the tradition was added to Foshan's municipal intangible cultural heritage list in 2017. As the red-brick pagoda was set ablaze, sparks soared into the night sky, symbolizing wishes for family prosperity and academic success.
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.
Foshan
Blooming getaway in Foshan
In the crisp, refreshing autumn of October, come to Chencun Flower World in Shunde, Guangdong, and enjoy a sweet date in a garden full of blooming flowers!
Travel
In Pics | Crowds pack streets—all for fish lanterns in Shunde, Guangdong?
Tens of thousands of people flocked to Daliang, Shunde, Foshan, during the National Day holiday to see its traditional fish lanterns illuminate the night.
Culture
Village Voyage: A journey through Shunde's countryside
Across four chapters—Lineage, Spirit, Flow and Flavor—they uncover a thousand years of heritage, learn the lion dance and Wing Chun, row the waterways that nurtured generations, and taste the craft behind Shunde's world-famous cuisine.
Travel
GBA's first kung fu-themed jungle adventure park debuts in Shunde, Guangdong
The first kung fu-themed jungle zip-line adventure park in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) opened in Jun'an, Shunde, Foshan, Guangdong—a town widely known as the hometown of Bruce Lee, on September 30.
Technology
Nobel laureate hails Yangjiang's push for offshore wind-powered hydrogen production from seawater
The Green Energy Industry Science and Technology Innovation Sub-Forum of the Greater Bay Area Science Forum 2026 and the Greater Bay Area Green Energy Conference took place on Hailing Island in Yangjiang from October 16 to October 17. Benjamin List, a 2021 Nobel laureate in chemistry and a director at the Max Planck Institute for Coal Research in Germany, attended the event.
Yangjiang
Nobel laureate gives thumbs-up to Yangjiang and its food
The Green Energy Industry Science and Technology Innovation Sub‑forum of the Greater Bay Area Science Forum 2026 and the Greater Bay Area Green Energy Conference were held on Hailing Island, Yangjiang, from October 16 to 17. Benjamin List, the 2021 Nobel laureate in chemistry and the director of the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung in Germany, attended the event.
Yangjiang
Guangdong's Yangjiang to host forum on green energy innovation cooperation
Domestic and international experts will gather in Yangjiang, Guangdong, on October 16 and 17 for the Green Energy Industry Science and Technology Innovation Sub-Forum of the Greater Bay Area Science Forum 2026 and the Greater Bay Area Green Energy Conference. Nearly 300 representatives from research institutions, leading companies and professional service organizations are expected to attend the event on Hailing Island.
Ecology
New plant species discovered in Yangjiang's E'huangzhang
​A new plant species of Peliosanthes (Asparagaceae), P. ehuangzhangensis, from Yangchun, Yangjiang, Guangdong, has been officially described in the international journal Phytotaxa, marking the fourth species named after E'huangzhang Provincial Nature Reserve.
Zhaoqing
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Huilong Town
Travel
Migratory birds flock to Zhaoqing
During the Cold Dew solar term, Zhaoqing enters a critical window for migratory birds passing through and stopping to rest and replenish their energy during their autumn-winter migration. At Zhaoqing's Tianhu Egret Ecological Scenic Area (天湖鹭鸟生态风景区), silk floss trees are in full bloom, and egrets fly in flocks, painting a picture of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature.
Zhaoqing
Zhaoqing's Yanyan chestnuts usher in harvest season
​Yanyan chestnuts, a specialty of Qiaotou Town in Huaiji County, Zhaoqing, have entered their peak harvest season. Known for their soft, starchy texture and sweet flavor, Yanyan chestnuts can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes, from chestnut chicken soup to sugar-roasted chestnuts and chestnut-braised rice.
Travel
Where clouds rise over mountains, listen to valley breeze in Zhaoqing
As misty veils rise and drift over the ridges, sunlight filters through the clouds. Distant mountains fade like washes of ink, and the countryside has a poetry all its own.
Zhaoqing
Seven Star Crags, Zhaoqing, Guangdong
Set along the banks of the Xijiang River, Seven Star Crags is a remarkable karst landscape formed by seven limestone peaks. Rising dramatically from the water, the crags stand amid tranquil lakes, while mysterious caves extend deep into the mountains and lush greenery blankets the surrounding scenery.
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.
Business
Chaozhou's smart sanitary ware brands set sail for international markets
Chaozhou is China's largest production base for sanitary ceramics. In 2025, the city produced 5.6 million smart toilets, more than 30 percent of the national total. Put another way, one in every three smart toilets in China comes from Chaozhou, and nearly 80 percent of the ceramic components used in smart toilets nationwide are made there.
Shantou
Traditional Chaoshan craftsmanship that stuns at first glance
Colorful porcelain takes on countless forms, and each creation is vivid and full of character. Its vibrant colors stand the test of time. Behind every piece lies the enduring beauty of traditional art.
Travel
In Pics | Historic architecture in Guangdong ②
From Liannan Millennium Yao Village in Qingyuan to Yongqing Fang in Guangzhou, Mei Family Courtyard in Jiangmen and Jinxian Gate in Jieyang, diverse Lingnan architecture reflects the region's rich traditions and cultural heritage. On weekends or holidays, explore these historic places and experience the authentic charm of Guangdong life.
Huizhou
In Pics | Historic architecture in Guangdong ①
As night falls across Guangdong, historic landmarks take on a different charm. From Shuangfeng Temple in Jieyang and Hejiang Attic in Huizhou to Chikan Overseas Chinese Ancient Town in Jiangmen and traditional Chaoshan dwellings, old buildings, stone bridges, temples and towers come alive under the night sky, offering a glimpse into the region's rich history.
Shantou
Traditional Chaoshan craftsmanship that stuns at first glance
Colorful porcelain takes on countless forms, and each creation is vivid and full of character. Its vibrant colors stand the test of time. Behind every piece lies the enduring beauty of traditional art.
Jieyang
Registration opens for 2026 Jieyang Marathon, featuring ancient city route
​The 2026 Jieyang Marathon will be held on November 29, with registration opening at 5 p.m. on October 14. The race offers full and half marathon categories, with 10,000 places available—3,000 for the full marathon and 7,000 for the half marathon. Details on race packet collection and shuttle services will be announced via the official WeChat account "发现揭阳" (Pinyin: Faxian Jieyang).
Travel
In Pics | Historic architecture in Guangdong ②
From Liannan Millennium Yao Village in Qingyuan to Yongqing Fang in Guangzhou, Mei Family Courtyard in Jiangmen and Jinxian Gate in Jieyang, diverse Lingnan architecture reflects the region's rich traditions and cultural heritage. On weekends or holidays, explore these historic places and experience the authentic charm of Guangdong life.
Huizhou
In Pics | Historic architecture in Guangdong ①
As night falls across Guangdong, historic landmarks take on a different charm. From Shuangfeng Temple in Jieyang and Hejiang Attic in Huizhou to Chikan Overseas Chinese Ancient Town in Jiangmen and traditional Chaoshan dwellings, old buildings, stone bridges, temples and towers come alive under the night sky, offering a glimpse into the region's rich history.
Canadian veteran buyer's collection traces the Canton Fair's journey through time
Guangzhou
Canadian veteran buyer's collection traces the Canton Fair's journey through time
These keepsakes also bring back memories of the fair's changing venues. Xie recalls the early days near Haizhu Bridge and the years at the Guangzhou New Fa Exhibition Center, where he watched the surrounding farmland give way to a major exhibition centre. The fair later moved to its current home in Pazhou in 2008.
30 days to APEC 2026: Shaping a shared future for the Asia-Pacific from Guangdong
APEC
30 days to APEC 2026: Shaping a shared future for the Asia-Pacific from Guangdong
With 30 days to go until the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen, the region's attention turns to a familiar yet urgent question: how to keep the Asia-Pacific open, innovative and cooperative at a moment of rising uncertainty.
Where mountains meet water, serenity unfolds in Heyuan
Travel
Where mountains meet water, serenity unfolds in Heyuan
As an expanse of emerald water lies hidden among the trees, the greenery and the sky reflect the beauty of each other. As you embrace a gentle breeze, still waters and drifting clouds, there is no need to travel far. Beautiful scenery is right before your eyes.
Malaysian buyer's vintage badges witness how Canton Fair links China and the world
Business
Malaysian buyer's vintage badges witness how Canton Fair links China and the world
The 140th Canton Fair is currently being held in Guangzhou from October 14 to November 4, 2026, marking the 70th anniversary of the fair's founding. At this session, Malaysian buyer Ting Young Kang, Managing Director of Sun Jiang Trading Sdn Bhd, has brought a special collection: a set of vintage Canton Fair badges that have witnessed decades of evolution.
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