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Guangdong's trade ties with APEC: How strong are they? Who tops the list?
Guangdong's trade ties with APEC: How strong are they? Who tops the list?
BASF Senior VP: GBA ecosystem makes it a top long-term investment destination
BASF Senior VP: GBA ecosystem makes it a top long-term investment destination
APEC
Representatives from 115 Fortune Global 500 companies to attend APEC CEO Summit 2026
APEC
Guangdong's smart net-capture tech valuable for future security operations: Sri Lankan journalist
China is not confrontational, but rather cooperative: Costa Rican host
China is not confrontational, but rather cooperative: Costa Rican host
Ivorian journalist hopes Zhanjiang's AI fish-farming system will reach Africa
Ivorian journalist hopes Zhanjiang's AI fish-farming system will reach Africa
Inside MINISO FRIENDS: Why Guangdong's supply chain turns a store into a global sensation | Unboxing
Inside MINISO FRIENDS: Why Guangdong's supply chain turns a store into a global sensation | Unboxing
APEC
Jamaican reporter praises toys made in Chenghai, Shantou
APEC
Asia-Pacific community should be beacon to other parts of world: Australian economist
Expats
Guyanese journalist's first taste of China: Shantou's milk tea and Yingge Dance
Opinions
Canadian expert: APEC can achieve common AI procedures, compatible standards and practical cooperation
Canadian expert: APEC can achieve common AI procedures, compatible standards and practical cooperation
Given the imminent 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Sh…
Former Chinese Amb. to US: It's absurd, pathetic to treat AI with fear, suspicion and confrontation
Former Chinese Amb. to US: It's absurd, pathetic to treat AI with fear, suspicion and confrontation
Treating artificial intelligence with a "foolish attitude of…
Lula's road ahead after historic fourth-term win
Lula's road ahead after historic fourth-term win
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a fourth presidential term in …
What Yasuo Fukuda's legacy means for China-Japan relations
What Yasuo Fukuda's legacy means for China-Japan relations
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda passed away in T…
APEC @Guangdong
APEC @Guangdong
Purple-hued evening in Shenzhen
Travel
Purple-hued evening in Shenzhen
Unboxing APEC China 2026 media kit
Shenzhen
Unboxing APEC China 2026 media kit
APEC meeting countdown: GBA student journalism competition seeks entries
GBA
APEC meeting countdown: GBA student journalism competition seeks entries
Your guide to the APEC Media Center in Shenzhen
Shenzhen
Your guide to the APEC Media Center in Shenzhen
Shenzhen dresses up for APEC: Top spots to visit
APEC
Shenzhen dresses up for APEC: Top spots to visit
Fragrance from Lingnan | Guangdong Meets APEC ⑤
Hong Kong
Fragrance from Lingnan | Guangdong Meets APEC ⑤
Guangdong and Thailand: Shared harvests | Guangdong Meets APEC ④
APEC
Guangdong and Thailand: Shared harvests | Guangdong Meets APEC ④
Guangdong, Russia: Sowing seeds, shaping industry | Guangdong Meets APEC ③
Agriculture
Guangdong, Russia: Sowing seeds, shaping industry | Guangdong Meets APEC ③
Specials
Guangdong
Shenzhen dresses up for APEC: Top spots to visit
APEC
Shenzhen dresses up for APEC: Top spots to visit
Key roads, parks and public spaces across the city have been decorated with 20 themed green sculptures, more than 200 landscape installations and over 800 flower displays. Want to see what Shenzhen has prepared for the occasion? Here are some spots worth exploring.
​Principal components of China's regional visa-free entry policy for foreign nationals
Exit-entry
​Principal components of China's regional visa-free entry policy for foreign nationals
What are the principal components of China's regional visa-free entry policy for foreign nationals? Which countries' nationals are eligible for the regional visa-free policy for foreigners to enter Hainan? What activities can they undertake? How long can they stay?
A guide to bird watching in Shenzhen
Shenzhen
A guide to bird watching in Shenzhen
Shenzhen Bay is now at the peak of its annual bird migration season. Melodious bird calls fill the air as flocks of migratory birds soar across the sky. If you're planning a bird-watching trip here, be sure to save this guide!
Inside MINISO FRIENDS: Why Guangdong's supply chain turns a store into a global sensation | Unboxing
Trade
Inside MINISO FRIENDS: Why Guangdong's supply chain turns a store into a global sensation | Unboxing
"China Haul" has become the latest buzzword on social media, as foreign visitors arrive in China with empty suitcases and leave with them stuffed with purchases. In August, Elon Musk's mother, Maye Musk, was spotted shopping at a MINISO store in Shanghai, and the internet took notice.
Shenzhen dresses up for APEC: Top spots to visit
​Principal components of China's regional visa-free entry policy for foreign nationals
A guide to bird watching in Shenzhen
Inside MINISO FRIENDS: Why Guangdong's supply chain turns a store into a global sensation | Unboxing
Business
Guangdong's trade ties with APEC: How strong are they? Who tops the list?
Guangdong's trade ties with APEC: How strong are they? Who tops the list?
Expats
Guyanese journalist's first taste of China: Shantou's milk tea and Yingge Dance
Guyanese journalist's first taste of China: Shantou's milk tea and Yingge Dance
Cities
Guangzhou
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Nansha
APEC
Philippine reporter: We see China as an opportunity, much to learn from it
​On November 15, during a visit to the China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City, Red Mendoza, a senior reporter with The Manila Times, said he likes to see China "both as an opportunity and as a partner."
APEC
I hope to bring Guangdong's exoskeleton technology home: Malaysian journalist
Foreign journalists visiting China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City on November 15 tried out an exoskeleton designed to help the wearer walk and move with less effort.
Trade
Inside MINISO FRIENDS: Why Guangdong's supply chain turns a store into a global sensation | Unboxing
"China Haul" has become the latest buzzword on social media, as foreign visitors arrive in China with empty suitcases and leave with them stuffed with purchases. In August, Elon Musk's mother, Maye Musk, was spotted shopping at a MINISO store in Shanghai, and the internet took notice.
APEC
Guangdong's smart net-capture tech valuable for future security operations: Sri Lankan journalist
Foreign journalists visiting China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City on November 15 got a closer look at Guangdong Province's smart security technologies, including an AI-powered net-capture device demonstrated by a robotic dog.
Nansha
Nansha hosts 2026 Guangzhou International Ornamental Fish Conference
The 2026 Guangzhou International Ornamental Fish Conference and Nansha Ornamental Fish Industry Investment Promotion Event was held in Nansha, Guangzhou, on November 9 and 10, under the theme "New Global Aquatics Vision, International Industry Hub".
Guangzhou
A major step forward for transport infrastructure in Guangdong
A major step forward for transport infrastructure in Guangdong! Working over 15 overnight closures, crews completed girder installation at four sites, and the main road section between Tanwei and Lingshan interchanges in Nansha reopened to traffic on November 5.
Guangzhou
Guangzhou's Nansha promotes cooperation opportunities in Athens
Guangzhou's Nansha District held a promotion event in Athens on November 3, 2026, as part of the China-Greece Sports and Culture Exchange Week.
Nansha
Students from 13 countries experience whole-process people's democracy in Nansha, Guangzhou
More than 30 international students and faculty members from Sun Yat-sen University's Master of Public Administration in Chinese Governance for Developing Countries (MPA-CGDC) program visited the Guangdong Nansha Local Legislative Outreach Office on November 4 to learn how public opinion feeds into China's national legislative process.
Shenzhen
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Nanshan
APEC
Representatives from 115 Fortune Global 500 companies to attend APEC CEO Summit 2026
Representatives from 115 Fortune Global 500 companies will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit 2026, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) said Sunday.
APEC
Asia-Pacific community should be beacon to other parts of world: Australian economist
"The Asia-Pacific community should stand in the world and be a beacon to other parts of the world," said Australian economist Peter Drysdale, highlighting APEC's role in reducing uncertainty and promoting openness.
Expats
Shenzhen's smart welcome: Making your APEC journey easier
From tapping international bank cards for metro rides, to English-language bus information and AI-powered translation devices, everyday journeys have become far more accessible. More than 7,000 smart translation devices have been deployed at key locations across the city, and over 5,000 taxis are equipped with AI translation tools supporting more than 140 languages.
APEC
Press Conference on 2026 APEC Business Community Activities
The Press Conference on 2026 APEC Business Community Activities is planned to be held at Press Conference Hall B at the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Week(AELW) Media Center.
Shenzhen
Shenzhen Opera House to be completed by 2028
As one of Shenzhen's 10 major cultural facilities for the new era, the Shenzhen Opera House is expected to be completed by the end of 2028, adding a new cultural landmark to 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.
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.
Zhuhai
Ancient tea ritual meets futuristic AI
Watch this robed humanoid robot perform the iconic Gongfu tea ceremony at Zhuhai Chimelong Spaceship Park.
Zhuhai
Waves and coves at Storm Cape, Wanshan Island, Zhuhai
The cape listens to the wind, and the rocks watch the waves. Mountains and the sea meet in a symphony, a masterpiece millions of years in the making. Head toward the sea, and let the vastness before you fill your heart.
Business
Beacon Over Lingnan | A conversation with Zhang Yunfei: Unmanned systems powering China's maritime future
Zhang Yunfei, founder and chairman of Yunzhou Intelligence Technology, stepped into China's uncharted unmanned surface vessel (USV) sector.
Zhuhai
Drone shows over Zhuhai: Tribute to the PLA Air Force
Drone shows over Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, on November 1, 2026, opened a series of celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
APEC
Jamaican reporter praises toys made in Chenghai, Shantou
Jamaican reporter Melvin Anthony Pennant got an up-close look at Shantou's toy industry during a visit to the Hoton Toys Showroom in Chenghai, as part of the "Guangdong City Visits" activity held ahead of the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in November 2026.
Expats
Guyanese journalist's first taste of China: Shantou's milk tea and Yingge Dance
Jarryl Bryan, a journalist at National Communications Network (NCN) Guyana, got a taste of Shantou's local culture during a visit to Small Park on November 14 as part of the "Guangdong City Visits" activity, held ahead of the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.
APEC
Cypriot journalist video-calls family in Europe to share Yingge Dance moment
Cypriot journalist Katerina Nikolaou watched a Yingge Dance performance at Small Park in Shantou on November 14 during the "Guangdong City Visits" activity, held ahead of the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.
Shantou
Toy capital links the Asia-Pacific
Did you know that one out of every three plastic toys worldwide comes from Shantou, a city in China's Guangdong Province? Its success stretches far beyond local borders. These toys are weaving connections across the Asia-Pacific.
Foshan
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Chancheng
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Nanhai
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Shunde
Culture
How did one jar from Nanhai solve thousand-year mystery of shipwreck "Nanhai I"?
Through scientific comparisons, researchers found that the jars closely matched relics from the Qishi and Wentouling kilns in Nanhai, Foshan, in terms of shape, body paste, glaze and chemical composition.
APEC
Guangdong's home solar-plus-storage lights up households across Asia-Pacific | Guangdong's best picks, recommended at APEC
The 140th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) was held in Guangzhou from October 14 to November 4. Several Guangdong companies, including Midea and Skyworth, showcased home solar-plus-storage products at the fair and drew strong interest from overseas buyers.
Culture
Bruce Lee's hometown Jun'an draws over 100 global young kung fu learners
"Learning kung fu here is so cool!" On November 7, the Bruce Lee Paradise International Kung Fu Training Camp in Jun'an, Shunde, Foshan, welcomed its third group of young visitors from Hungary.
Travel
Your guide to Guangdong's autumn blooms
While trees in northern China shed their leaves in November, Guangdong is bursting with color. Pink silk floss flowers brighten city streets, bougainvillea spills over pedestrian bridges and blooming flowers sway in the breeze. Here are some floral sights worth seeking out.
Foshan
Foshan's Chancheng invites global creative talent to write new chapter
Let creativity flow into streets and lanes, and aesthetics enter everyday life. Chancheng sends out an invitation to outstanding designers, architects, artists, brand curators and craftspeople across the globe.
Foshan
How Foshan Zumiao Museum connects the world
What does a nearly 600-year-old Foshan ancient ritual look like? Let's find out at Foshan Zumiao Museum.
Culture
Vlog | From mythical flying fish to AI robots: What makes Foshan Qiuse Parade so amazing?
This year, the coolest thing is how traditional culture comes to life. Guardian gods from traditional Chinese woodblock prints are joining the parade for the first time. And there's a giant lettuce-shaped float inspired by Crossing Tongji Bridge, a local tradition.
Foshan
Baozi's GBA Adventures ① | Discover the magic of Foshan's Qiuse Parade
German vlogger Baozi headed to downtown Foshan to try local chicken, and instead stumbled into the bustling Foshan Qiuse Parade, which dates back to the Ming Dynasty. He joined the crowds lining the streets, watching colorful floats pass by, lively performances and realistic handmade crafts.
Culture
How did one jar from Nanhai solve thousand-year mystery of shipwreck "Nanhai I"?
Through scientific comparisons, researchers found that the jars closely matched relics from the Qishi and Wentouling kilns in Nanhai, Foshan, in terms of shape, body paste, glaze and chemical composition.
Foshan
​Overseas Chinese gather in Foshan's Nanhai to explore business opportunities
The event drew 450 overseas Chinese from more than 20 countries and regions across five continents, who came to their hometown to share their affection for the native place.
Foshan
600 years of Qiuse, cooler in Xiqiao Town
Every autumn, in Foshan City, Guangdong Province, a folk parade dating back nearly 600 years brings the streets and alleys to life.
Foshan
Who is the anonymous delivery rider?
The story took place in September 2026. In the surveillance footage, a delivery rider takes a break between deliveries to quietly leave two cases of water in the community fridge and then walks away.
Culture
Bruce Lee's hometown Jun'an draws over 100 global young kung fu learners
"Learning kung fu here is so cool!" On November 7, the Bruce Lee Paradise International Kung Fu Training Camp in Jun'an, Shunde, Foshan, welcomed its third group of young visitors from Hungary.
Travel
No autumn in Guangdong? Flowers beg to differ
​Autumn in Guangdong is far from dull. Pink kapok trees line the streets, bougainvillea brightens city corners and fields of yellow and purple flowers bring color to the season.
Travel
A floral spectacle unfolds in autumn Guangdong
As autumn unfolds across Guangdong province in South China, colorful flowers continue to brighten the landscape. From blooming silk floss trees to vibrant bougainvillea, the province offers a colorful display of floral beauty, adding a touch of warmth and charm to the autumn season.
Culture
Hungarian teens take on Bruce Lee's iconic nunchucks in Shunde, Guangdong
On October 25, nearly 50 Hungarian students arrived in Jun'an, Shunde, Foshan, for a kung fu adventure!
Travel
Cooking smoke tints dusk with red glow on river
Cooking smoke slowly rises above the eaves. Mountain silhouettes glow red in the setting sun. The river gathers up the last light of sunset. Life goes on leisurely. The land's bounty arrives as promised.
Shaoguan
Step into Shaoguan's sea of silvergrass
Head to Shaoguan, Guangdong, to take in a sea of silvergrass! As the autumn breeze sweeps across the fields, the feathery plumes ripple like waves. Bathed in sunlight, they shimmer with a soft, silvery luster.
Travel
Your guide to Guangdong's autumn blooms
While trees in northern China shed their leaves in November, Guangdong is bursting with color. Pink silk floss flowers brighten city streets, bougainvillea spills over pedestrian bridges and blooming flowers sway in the breeze. Here are some floral sights worth seeking out.
Sports
Riding curves of Nanling Sky Road in Shaoguan
Motorcycle enthusiasts rode their ZXMOTO motorcycles, conquering the perilous curves of the Nanling Sky Road in Ruyuan, Shaoguan.
Agriculture
In Pics | Guangdong's oil tea enters harvest season
Harvesting is now underway across major producing areas, including Heyuan, Meizhou, Shaoguan, Qingyuan and Maoming. The province-wide harvest is expected to be completed by late November.
Heyuan
Chili farm in Heyuan sees promising harvest, strong market demand
A chili farm in Chiguang Town, Longchuan County, Heyuan, is thriving this autumn. Lush green chili peppers hang from the plants, signaling a promising harvest. Harvesting across the farm is expected to peak in about two weeks.
Business
How Guangdong's three teas go global | Guangdong's best picks, recommended at APEC
Chaozhou Dancong is golden, Yingde black tea is ruby red and Zijin cicada tea is honey-orange. Together, they are the teas that best represent Guangdong's tea culture.
Agriculture
Driverless harvesters power smart farm in Guangdong
At a smart farm in Liucheng township of Heyuan, Guangdong province, vast rice fields are awash with golden waves, with driverless harvesters and other vehicles working busily to harvest and transport crops.
Agriculture
In Pics | Guangdong's oil tea enters harvest season
Harvesting is now underway across major producing areas, including Heyuan, Meizhou, Shaoguan, Qingyuan and Maoming. The province-wide harvest is expected to be completed by late November.
Agriculture
First cherry tomatoes of the season hit market in Meizhou
​As the autumn harvest season gets underway, the first batch of cherry tomatoes has been harvested and put on sale at a farm in Pingyuan County, Meizhou, South China's Guangdong Province.
Sports
Recap: Meizhou vs Guangzhou | Guangdong City Football Super League Third-place Playoff (Round 2)
Guangdong City Football Super League Third-place Playoff (Round 2) is set to kick off on October 24.
Sports
Recap: Guangzhou vs Meizhou | Guangdong City Football Super League Third-place Playoff (Round 1)
Guangdong City Football Super League Third-place Playoff (Round 1) is set to kick off on October 17.
GBA
2026 GBA Marine Games to kick off in Huizhou on November 27
The 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Marine Games are about to kick off. The Games, jointly hosted by the Sports Bureau of Guangdong Province, the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province and the People's Governments of Shenzhen, Huizhou, Shanwei, Dongguan and Yangjiang, will be held from November 21 to December 6.
APEC
Guangdong's screens forge trillion-yuan industry | Guangdong's best picks, recommended at APEC
Ever watched a match and lost track of the ball just because you sat a few rows back? Switch the same big screen to ultra-high definition and the viewing experience goes up several notches. That's what a "Made in Guangdong" ultra-HD screen delivers.
Travel
Your guide to Guangdong's autumn blooms
While trees in northern China shed their leaves in November, Guangdong is bursting with color. Pink silk floss flowers brighten city streets, bougainvillea spills over pedestrian bridges and blooming flowers sway in the breeze. Here are some floral sights worth seeking out.
Huizhou
Dragon-shaped kung fu disciples gather in Huizhou for martial arts exchange
Dragon-shape kung fu disciples from the United Kingdom, Ireland as well as China's Hong Kong and Guangzhou recently visited Xiaojinkou Subdistrict in Huicheng District, Huizhou, for a martial arts exchange with members of the Huizhou Dragon-Shape Kung Fu Association.
Business
From smart tech to local specialties: Shanwei products shine at CIIE
Seventeen Shanwei-based companies showcased hundreds of products, ranging from jewelry and specialty agricultural goods to intelligent manufacturing equipment.
Healthcare
Easy ways to protect yourself from flu
Flu season is underway, with influenza A currently the dominant strain. Flu often comes on suddenly, causing a high fever, body aches and severe fatigue. How can you protect yourself? Here are some practical tips.
Trade
Promotional video "Guangdong Haul" released for Guangdong goods
Guangdong Haul is the 2026 theme promotional film for the "Guangdong Goods Go Global" campaign. Officially released on November 8, it shines a spotlight on "Made in Guangdong".
Business
Guangdong goods take spotlight at 9th CIIE
The ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) opened November 5 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. Its business exhibition area topped 370,000 square meters for the first time, and the expo drew 4,142 overseas companies and participants from 162 countries, regions and international organizations.
Dongguan
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Fenggang
Dongguan
GBA Invitation | Together in Greater Bay Area, shaping our future
The 4th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area High-Quality Talent Development Conference will take place in Songshan Lake, Dongguan, from October 25 to October 26, 2026.
Business
Dongguan's MIXC Village in Binhaiwan set for expansion with new retail complex
A new retail and leisure complex is planned next to the existing MIXC Village in Dongguan's Binhaiwan Bay Area, after Dongguan Hairun Real Estate Co., Ltd. secured the land-use rights to a roughly 35,400-square-metre plot for about 132 million yuan in a public land listing on November 9.
Dongguan
National AI Pilot Base pairs upstairs R&D with downstairs computing power
Inside the National AI Application Pilot Base in Dongguan's Binhaiwan Bay Area, a startup team works upstairs and the adaptation center sits downstairs. Computing-power scheduling, chip adaptation and product validation—core resources AI firms once had to travel to other cities to secure—are now a few steps away.
Dongguan
Dongguan Binhaiwan institute and Eontec team up to apply AI in die-casting production
The Dongguan Next-Generation AI Industry Technology Research Institute and Dongguan Eontec Co., Ltd. have signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement to explore AI applications in die-casting production.
Dongguan
From Fenggang to the world: Building bridges through diaspora ties
Fenggang Town in Dongguan borders Shenzhen's Longgang, Henggang, Pinghu, and Guanlan districts to the east, south, and west, and is just a 10-minute journey from the core area of Shenzhen’s Longgang—is stepping into the international spotlight.
Dongguan
French father and son explore art toy supply chain in Dongguan
​Four months after meeting Dongguan exhibitors in France, French art toy entrepreneur Fred Czysz and his son Romain traveled 9,000 kilometers to Dongguan in October to meet their longtime manufacturing partners in person and explore new opportunities.
Dongguan
Fenggang through diaspora eyes | Sir Jeffrey Cheah: Hakka roots and bridges between Dongguan and Malaysia
As Dongguan deepens its economic and cultural ties with Southeast Asia, Fenggang Town, a well-known hometown of overseas Chinese, is hosting its 2026 Hakka Diaspora Cultural Season.
Dongguan
Eyes of the world turn to Dongguan
The voice was calm, yet the effect was instant. "Xiaohuan, Xiaohuan, capture the scene in front of me," said Yang Wen'an, and the moment was frozen — snapped and saved by the pair of artificial intelligence glasses he was wearing. The onlookers who were gathered around him in a demonstration space in Fenggang Town burst into applause, marveling at this technological scene.
APEC
Guangdong's screens forge trillion-yuan industry | Guangdong's best picks, recommended at APEC
Ever watched a match and lost track of the ball just because you sat a few rows back? Switch the same big screen to ultra-high definition and the viewing experience goes up several notches. That's what a "Made in Guangdong" ultra-HD screen delivers.
Travel
Your guide to Guangdong's autumn blooms
While trees in northern China shed their leaves in November, Guangdong is bursting with color. Pink silk floss flowers brighten city streets, bougainvillea spills over pedestrian bridges and blooming flowers sway in the breeze. Here are some floral sights worth seeking out.
Travel
Golden rice fields draw visitors to Zhongshan's Yakou Village as harvest begins
Travel
Bougainvillea in full bloom in Zhongshan
Bougainvillea bursts into bloom at a park in Zhongshan. The blossoms sway gently in the autumn breeze, creating a stunning tapestry of color.
Jiangmen
Autumn poetry in the rippling rice fields of Taishan, Jiangmen
The breeze carries the scent of ripening rice in Jiangmen, south China's Guangdong Province. Diaolou towers stand quietly in the autumn light. Swings trace the graceful arcs of childhood. Time smiles among the rippling rice fields.
Travel
Your guide to Guangdong's autumn blooms
While trees in northern China shed their leaves in November, Guangdong is bursting with color. Pink silk floss flowers brighten city streets, bougainvillea spills over pedestrian bridges and blooming flowers sway in the breeze. Here are some floral sights worth seeking out.
Cuisine
Jiangmen Tea Drinks Culture Week attracts 330,000 visitors
The 5th Jiangmen Coffee Culture Festival will run from February 17 to 21, 2027, and will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. Its site will expand to 30,000 square meters, offering more space for activities and visitors.
Travel
No autumn in Guangdong? Flowers beg to differ
​Autumn in Guangdong is far from dull. Pink kapok trees line the streets, bougainvillea brightens city corners and fields of yellow and purple flowers bring color to the season.
Manufacture
25th China (Yangjiang) International Hardware Knives and Scissors Fair opens in Yangjiang with record overseas participation
The exhibition features 602 booths and brings together 266 hardware and scissors enterprises from China and abroad. Companies from outside Yangjiang account for more than 29 percent of exhibitors, while overseas participation has reached a record high.
Biodiversity
Chinese slug snake spotted for the first time in Yunkaishan Nature Reserve
Following taxonomic identification, researchers confirmed that this was the first record of the species in the reserve, filling a gap in distribution data for the Yunkai Mountains and contributing to surveys of snake diversity in western Guangdong.
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.
APEC
China is not confrontational, but rather cooperative: Costa Rican host
"In geopolitics, there is a filter, depending on the area of the world you live in. You think you know, but when you visit, you know better." Walter Campos Moraga, host at Costa Rica's Teletica, shared his thoughts during the "Guangdong City Visits" activity held in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, on November 15, ahead of the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.
APEC
Ivorian journalist hopes Zhanjiang's AI fish-farming system will reach Africa
On November 15, Koudou Edouard Koudou, a journalist from Fraternité Matin in Côte d'Ivoire, visited the Zhanjiang Bay Laboratory and what is billed as the world's first dynamically positioned floating aquaculture platform in Zhanjiang as part of the "Guangdong City Visits" event held ahead of the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.
APEC
BASF Senior VP: GBA ecosystem makes it a top long-term investment destination
The 2026 Global Investment Promotion Conference for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) was held in Guangzhou on November 3. At the conference, Marko Murtonen, Senior Vice President of BASF and General Manager of BASF's Zhanjiang Verbund Site, outlined the company's long-term vision for the region.
Ecology
Mangroves and their wild friends | Beacon Over Lingnan: Special edition episode 2
Home to the largest mangrove area of any province in China, Guangdong guards its mangroves like the apple of its eye. The province has about 11,600 hectares of mangroves, nearly 93 percent of which fall within ecological conservation red lines and around 68 percent within designated important wetlands.
Maoming
A river of evening glow in Maoming
At dusk, the Jianjiang River in Maoming, south China's Guangdong Province, ripples with gold. The city's lights await the river of stars.
Agriculture
In Pics | Guangdong's oil tea enters harvest season
Harvesting is now underway across major producing areas, including Heyuan, Meizhou, Shaoguan, Qingyuan and Maoming. The province-wide harvest is expected to be completed by late November.
Travel
No autumn in Guangdong? Flowers beg to differ
​Autumn in Guangdong is far from dull. Pink kapok trees line the streets, bougainvillea brightens city corners and fields of yellow and purple flowers bring color to the season.
Maoming
Maoming agarwood goes global through 140th Canton Fair
An international economic and trade exchange event for Maoming's agarwood industry was held at the 140th Canton Fair venue on October 24.
Zhaoqing
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Huilong Town
Travel
In Pics | Scenic blend of rural charm and modern speed in Zhaoqing
With the harvest underway, combine harvesters work their way through the golden fields as high-speed trains race past in the background. Find the right angle, and you might capture both in one stunning shot.
Guangdong
Blossoms along the way, splendor across town and country
Magenta blossoms stretch along the road. Cars pass through a corridor of blooms, as if wandering inside a lush poem. A tower's silhouette stands quietly on the horizon. A figure in a white dress passes beneath the trees, laughter drifting softly.
Zhaoqing
China's village martial arts tournament brings 23 teams to Guangning, Zhaoqing
A village martial arts showcase and exchange event took place in Guangning County, Zhaoqing, Guangdong Province, from November 6 to 7. It brought together 23 teams and more than 240 participants from across China to celebrate traditional martial arts.
Zhaoqing
Cranes dance, their calls echoing through sky
A tranquil wetland stretches out before you. White-feathered red-crowned cranes and crimson flamingos grace the scene. Wildlife finds a home along the water's edge. Here, nature reveals itself at its most beautiful.
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.
Qingyuan
Discover Yao culture in Qingyuan's Liannan: Your guide to King Pan Festival
Liannan Yao Autonomous County in Qingyuan will host a series of cultural events from November 15 to December 20 to mark the 19th King Pan Festival and the 16th King Pan Festival Shuagetang Yao Cultural Arts Festival. Shuagetang, literally "singing party," is a traditional Yao celebration.
Agriculture
In Pics | Guangdong's oil tea enters harvest season
Harvesting is now underway across major producing areas, including Heyuan, Meizhou, Shaoguan, Qingyuan and Maoming. The province-wide harvest is expected to be completed by late November.
Travel
Emerald waters and greenery as far as the eye can see in Qingyuan
Emeralds of all sizes seem to have fallen to earth. Green islands rest quietly amid the waters. Ringed by mountains, the water forms a scene all its own. As a gentle breeze sweeps by, the tranquility soothes both the eyes and the soul.
Business
How Guangdong's three teas go global | Guangdong's best picks, recommended at APEC
Chaozhou Dancong is golden, Yingde black tea is ruby red and Zijin cicada tea is honey-orange. Together, they are the teas that best represent Guangdong's tea culture.
Business
How Guangdong's three teas go global | Guangdong's best picks, recommended at APEC
Chaozhou Dancong is golden, Yingde black tea is ruby red and Zijin cicada tea is honey-orange. Together, they are the teas that best represent Guangdong's tea culture.
Chaozhou
Chaozhou to host ceramic industry expo from October 30
​The 2026 Chaozhou Ceramic Industry Base Expo will run from October 30 to November 1 at the Chaozhou International Convention and Exhibition Center in Guangdong, bringing together ceramic manufacturers and buyers from China and overseas to explore business opportunities in one of the country's major ceramic production hubs.
Chaozhou
Thousand years of kiln fire, reborn with high-tech flair | Guangdong's best picks, recommended at APEC
In an ancient kiln, clay crackles in the flames; on a modern workshop floor, electronic ceramic components await assembly.
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.
Jieyang
"We feel proud" to see a changing China
​"China's development is advancing by leaps and bounds. We feel proud," said an overseas Chinese visitor upon returning home after many years away.
Jieyang
Lush greenery and birds resting in peaceful shelter in Jieyang
Lush vegetation flourishes along the shore. Egrets perch among the branches. With clear water and birds at rest, a thriving ecosystem paints a serene coastal scene.
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).
Agriculture
Yunfu's Yunan County harvests first trial crop of Hami melons
Sweet, crisp and juicy, these locally grown melons are the county's first successful trial crop of the fruit, adding a new variety to its specialty farming.
Yunfu
Yunfu's GDP grows 5.9% in first three quarters
​Yunfu's economy grew 5.9 percent year on year at constant prices in the first nine months of 2026, with gross domestic product (GDP) reaching 100.81 billion yuan, according to data released by the city on October 27.
Yunfu
Yunfu deepens RCEP ties as trade hits record high
The 4th China (Yunfu, Guangdong)—RCEP Industrial Cooperation Conference opened on October 17 in Xinxing County, Yunfu City, drawing approximately 350 domestic and international guests.
Trade
Yunfu stone: China's stone capital smartly crafts the world
From October 18 to 21, the 23rd Yunfu International Stone Materials Sci-Tech Fair will grandly kick off at Yunfu International Stone Materials Expo and Trading Center.
Video
APEC
Philippine reporter: We see China as an opportunity, much to learn from it
​On November 15, during a visit to the China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City, Red Mendoza, a senior reporter with The Manila Times, said he likes to see China "both as an opportunity and as a partner."
Philippine reporter: We see China as an opportunity, much to learn from it
APEC
I hope to bring Guangdong's exoskeleton technology home: Malaysian journalist
Foreign journalists visiting China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City on November 15 tried out an exoskeleton designed to help the wearer walk and move with less effort.
I hope to bring Guangdong's exoskeleton technology home: Malaysian journalist
APEC
China is not confrontational, but rather cooperative: Costa Rican host
"In geopolitics, there is a filter, depending on the area of the world you live in. You think you know, but when you visit, you know better." Walter Campos Moraga, host at Costa Rica's Teletica, shared his thoughts during the "Guangdong City Visits" activity held in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, on November 15, ahead of the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.
China is not confrontational, but rather cooperative: Costa Rican host
APEC
Ivorian journalist hopes Zhanjiang's AI fish-farming system will reach Africa
On November 15, Koudou Edouard Koudou, a journalist from Fraternité Matin in Côte d'Ivoire, visited the Zhanjiang Bay Laboratory and what is billed as the world's first dynamically positioned floating aquaculture platform in Zhanjiang as part of the "Guangdong City Visits" event held ahead of the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.
Ivorian journalist hopes Zhanjiang's AI fish-farming system will reach Africa
Philippine reporter: We see China as an opportunity, much to learn from it
I hope to bring Guangdong's exoskeleton technology home: Malaysian journalist
China is not confrontational, but rather cooperative: Costa Rican host
Ivorian journalist hopes Zhanjiang's AI fish-farming system will reach Africa
Inside MINISO FRIENDS: Why Guangdong's supply chain turns a store into a global sensation | Unboxing
Trade
Inside MINISO FRIENDS: Why Guangdong's supply chain turns a store into a global sensation | Unboxing
"China Haul" has become the latest buzzword on social media, as foreign visitors arrive in China with empty suitcases and leave with them stuffed with purchases. In August, Elon Musk's mother, Maye Musk, was spotted shopping at a MINISO store in Shanghai, and the internet took notice.
BASF Senior VP: GBA ecosystem makes it a top long-term investment destination
APEC
BASF Senior VP: GBA ecosystem makes it a top long-term investment destination
The 2026 Global Investment Promotion Conference for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) was held in Guangzhou on November 3. At the conference, Marko Murtonen, Senior Vice President of BASF and General Manager of BASF's Zhanjiang Verbund Site, outlined the company's long-term vision for the region.
Guangdong's smart net-capture tech valuable for future security operations: Sri Lankan journalist
APEC
Guangdong's smart net-capture tech valuable for future security operations: Sri Lankan journalist
Foreign journalists visiting China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City on November 15 got a closer look at Guangdong Province's smart security technologies, including an AI-powered net-capture device demonstrated by a robotic dog.
Jamaican reporter praises toys made in Chenghai, Shantou
APEC
Jamaican reporter praises toys made in Chenghai, Shantou
Jamaican reporter Melvin Anthony Pennant got an up-close look at Shantou's toy industry during a visit to the Hoton Toys Showroom in Chenghai, as part of the "Guangdong City Visits" activity held ahead of the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in November 2026.
Asia-Pacific community should be beacon to other parts of world: Australian economist
APEC
Asia-Pacific community should be beacon to other parts of world: Australian economist
"The Asia-Pacific community should stand in the world and be a beacon to other parts of the world," said Australian economist Peter Drysdale, highlighting APEC's role in reducing uncertainty and promoting openness.
Guyanese journalist's first taste of China: Shantou's milk tea and Yingge Dance
Expats
Guyanese journalist's first taste of China: Shantou's milk tea and Yingge Dance
Jarryl Bryan, a journalist at National Communications Network (NCN) Guyana, got a taste of Shantou's local culture during a visit to Small Park on November 14 as part of the "Guangdong City Visits" activity, held ahead of the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.
Shenzhen's smart welcome: Making your APEC journey easier
Expats
Shenzhen's smart welcome: Making your APEC journey easier
From tapping international bank cards for metro rides, to English-language bus information and AI-powered translation devices, everyday journeys have become far more accessible. More than 7,000 smart translation devices have been deployed at key locations across the city, and over 5,000 taxis are equipped with AI translation tools supporting more than 140 languages.
Mangroves and their wild friends | Beacon Over Lingnan: Special edition episode 2
Ecology
Mangroves and their wild friends | Beacon Over Lingnan: Special edition episode 2
Home to the largest mangrove area of any province in China, Guangdong guards its mangroves like the apple of its eye. The province has about 11,600 hectares of mangroves, nearly 93 percent of which fall within ecological conservation red lines and around 68 percent within designated important wetlands.
Picture
Representatives from 115 Fortune Global 500 companies to attend APEC CEO Summit 2026
Representatives from 115 Fortune Global 500 companies to attend APEC CEO Summit 2026
Representatives from 115 Fortune Global 500 companies will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit 2026, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) said Sunday.
Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music holds open day in Budapest, Hungary
Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music holds open day in Budapest, Hungary
The Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music held an open day here on Saturday, marking the 151st anniversary of its opening and drawing local residents and tourists. Founded in 1875, the academy is one of Hungary's oldest institutions of higher music education.
View of APEC host city Shenzhen
View of APEC host city Shenzhen
A drone photo taken on Nov. 6, 2026 shows an APEC-themed floral installation in Huaqiangbei of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. China will hold the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen from Nov. 18 to 19.
InPics | Shenzhen gears up for APEC meeting
InPics | Shenzhen gears up for APEC meeting
China will hold the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen from Nov. 18 to 19. The city is fully prepared for the event.
Drawing new picture of common prosperity in Asia-Pacific region
Drawing new picture of common prosperity in Asia-Pacific region
Customers line up in front of a store of Chinese collectible toy retailer Pop Mart in Seoul, South Korea, May 20, 2025. Over the past 30-plus years since its founding, from drafting the blueprint of the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) to advancing the vision of an Asia-Pacific community, APEC has been spearheading the region's rise to the forefront of global open development, and has made the Asia-Pacific the most dynamic part of the global economy.
In Pics | Scenic blend of rural charm and modern speed in Zhaoqing
In Pics | Scenic blend of rural charm and modern speed in Zhaoqing
With the harvest underway, combine harvesters work their way through the golden fields as high-speed trains race past in the background. Find the right angle, and you might capture both in one stunning shot.
A major step forward for transport infrastructure in Guangdong
A major step forward for transport infrastructure in Guangdong
A major step forward for transport infrastructure in Guangdong! Over the course of 15 overnight road closures, crews completed girder installation at four sites, and the main road section between Tanwei and Lingshan interchanges in Nansha reopened to traffic on November 5.
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