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Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast across Guangdong from May 13
Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast across Guangdong from May 13
Guangdong systematically advances international medical service pilots
Guangdong systematically advances international medical service pilots
Agriculture
Guangdong kicks off lychee harvest as first batch hits market
Shenzhen
Shenzhen ASMR: The whisper of trees
Goat in Qingyuan seen turning off tap after drinking water
Goat in Qingyuan seen turning off tap after drinking water
Countryside intimate apparel show lights up Chendian Town in Shantou
Countryside intimate apparel show lights up Chendian Town in Shantou
Rare orchid species discovered in Jiangmen
Rare orchid species discovered in Jiangmen
Shenzhen
Night on the hillside: Safe and scenic even after dark
Guangzhou
Exotic plant blooms again at South China National Botanical Garden after four years
China
'Two-headed' snake species discovered in South China
Opinions
"It is a new start": Selangor assemblyman welcomes Zhongshan's push into Malaysia
"It is a new start": Selangor assemblyman welcomes Zhongshan's push into Malaysia
Walking through the exhibition hall, Chua was impressed by t…
Zhongshan exhibitor promotes products and sales system to clients in Kuala Lumpur
Zhongshan exhibitor promotes products and sales system to clients in Kuala Lumpur
Yao Liguo, manager of Guangdong Daomeng Intelligent Technolo…
Malaysian distributor wants to buy "everything" from Zhongshan at the event
Malaysian distributor wants to buy "everything" from Zhongshan at the event
Joe Chen, a Malaysian distributor, told South that he wanted…
"Everything looks modern, high-quality": Malaysian resident praises Zhongshan products
"Everything looks modern, high-quality": Malaysian resident praises Zhongshan products
For Encik Nasri, a resident of Negeri Sembilan, the two-day …
139th Canton Fair
Meet you in Guangdong
Arab poet representative thanks poetry for bringing Chinese and Arab poets together at Youth Poetry Festival
Culture
Arab poet representative thanks poetry for bringing Chinese and Arab poets together at Youth Poetry Festival
City of Flowers: A poem for Guangzhou by Egyptian writer Mira Ahmed
Culture
City of Flowers: A poem for Guangzhou by Egyptian writer Mira Ahmed
2026 International Youth Poetry Festival opens in Guangzhou
Guangzhou
2026 International Youth Poetry Festival opens in Guangzhou
Explore Canton Fair through color wheel challenge
Guangzhou
Explore Canton Fair through color wheel challenge
Follow an overseas buyer on a factory visit during Canton Fair | Meet you in Guangdong
Trade
Follow an overseas buyer on a factory visit during Canton Fair | Meet you in Guangdong
Canton Fair challenge: Find out overseas buyer with earliest first visit to Guangzhou
Trade
Canton Fair challenge: Find out overseas buyer with earliest first visit to Guangzhou
Decorating my dream home at Canton Fair
Trade
Decorating my dream home at Canton Fair
​Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport boosts services for holiday and Canton Fair travel surge
Transportation
​Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport boosts services for holiday and Canton Fair travel surge
Specials
Guangdong
Guangdong systematically advances international medical service pilots
Healthcare
Guangdong systematically advances international medical service pilots
In March 2026, Guangdong Province unveiled its first batch of 25 pilot hospitals for international medical services, marking a systematic push to upgrade healthcare for foreign patients. Since then, these pilot hospitals have been continuously improving their services to better serve international patients.
Global call for Guangdong Annual Album
Guangdong
Global call for Guangdong Annual Album
IP GUANGDONG, a comprehensive image branding platform for Guangdong, is approaching its first anniversary. We are officially launching a global call for entries for the Guangdong Annual Album. We invite you to show the world through your lens: what does Guangdong look like?
Night on the hillside: Safe and scenic even after dark
Shenzhen
Night on the hillside: Safe and scenic even after dark
What could be better than a late-night bowl of seafood porridge on a hillside, overlooking a glowing port? Near Yantian Port in Shenzhen, this has become a unique nighttime ritual.
Guangdong's first Urban Aesthetics Promotion Center launched in Foshan's Chancheng
Foshan
Guangdong's first Urban Aesthetics Promotion Center launched in Foshan's Chancheng
On May 8, a conference to advance a new round of urban renewal and aesthetic enhancement was held in Chancheng District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province. During the event, the Chancheng District Urban Aesthetics Promotion Center was unveiled, marking the first such center in the province.
Guangdong systematically advances international medical service pilots
Global call for Guangdong Annual Album
Night on the hillside: Safe and scenic even after dark
Guangdong's first Urban Aesthetics Promotion Center launched in Foshan's Chancheng
Shenzhen
Shenzhen Metro to expand AI robotic guide dog service
Shenzhen Metro to expand AI robotic guide dog service
Culture
Poetry travels from Arab world to China
Poetry travels from Arab world to China
Cities
Guangzhou
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Nansha
Culture
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum reconnects with her Chaoshan roots in Chinese film "Dear You"
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum recently attended the Guangzhou premiere of the Chinese film "Dear You," in which she plays Grandma Nanzhi. The visit also marked her first trip to China.
Agriculture
Guangdong kicks off lychee harvest as first batch hits market
​The first batch of fresh lychees has hit the market across major lychee-producing areas in Guangdong, including Zhanjiang, Maoming, Guangzhou, Zhongshan, and Dongguan.
Culture
Poetry brings young Chinese, Arab writers closer
Young poets, writers and scholars from China and Arab countries have gathered in south China's Guangzhou for a poetry festival aimed at deepening literary dialogue and people-to-people exchanges.
Guangzhou
Exotic plant blooms again at South China National Botanical Garden after four years
The Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, a rare plant known for its short-lived bloom, has flowered again at the South China National Botanical Garden in Guangzhou.
Travel
Build dreams together where mountains and sea embrace
As the tide surges in the bay, a new journey begins. Water shimmers, and green spreads across the city. This is Nansha, Guangzhou. Half is the bounty of nature, and half is a tomorrow full of promise.
Nansha
China–UK special education partnership established in Nansha, Guangzhou
Guangzhou Nansha Qihui Special School and the UK's Billing Brook School have signed an online agreement to establish an international sister school partnership, aiming to strengthen China–UK cooperation in special education and explore pathways for high-quality development in the field.
Business
Guangzhou port clears 6,300 tons of durian ahead of May Day
More than 6,300 metric tons of fresh durians arrived at Nansha Port in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, aboard three cargo vessels within 24 hours over the weekend, as the peak import season for the fruit gets underway ahead of the five-day May Day holiday beginning Friday.
Nansha
Guangzhou's Nansha District releases guidelines on IP legal risk prevention for enterprises going global
On April 20, the People's Procuratorate of Nansha District officially released English and Portuguese editions of the Intellectual Property Legal Risk Prevention Guide for Enterprises Going Global.
Shenzhen
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Nanshan
Healthcare
Guangdong systematically advances international medical service pilots
In March 2026, Guangdong Province unveiled its first batch of 25 pilot hospitals for international medical services, marking a systematic push to upgrade healthcare for foreign patients. Since then, these pilot hospitals have been continuously improving their services to better serve international patients.
APEC
China, ASEAN can work on green transition and digital economy via APEC, says Singaporean scholar
As the APEC Study Centers Consortium Youth Scholars Forum concluded last week in Shenzhen, promising young scholars from 13 APEC economies gathered to share their views on how to embrace a more sustainable and inclusive Asia-Pacific region.
Shenzhen
Shenzhen ASMR: The whisper of trees
Here, where air quality is often at its best, every tree works like a living purifier—breathing with the city, and helps shape a healthier urban rhythm. Slow down, and you might just hear it: the gentle pulse of nature woven into everyday life.
Shenzhen
Night on the hillside: Safe and scenic even after dark
What could be better than a late-night bowl of seafood porridge on a hillside, overlooking a glowing port? Near Yantian Port in Shenzhen, this has become a unique nighttime ritual.
Travel
Amusement area reopens at Zhongshan Park
To the joy of local residents, the amusement area in Zhongshan Park reopened on May 6 after more than five years. As the only amusement area within a public park in Nanshan, its facilities had been cherished memories for those who grew up there in the early 2000s.
China
China clears first import shipment under expanded zero-tariff policy for African goods
For these South African apples, the tariff rate plunged from 10 percent to zero, strengthening their price competitiveness in the Chinese market.
Shenzhen
Shenzhen's upgraded humanoid patrol robot hits the streets
On April 30, Shenzhen-based EngineAI's T800 humanoid robot joined special police and officers on street patrol.
Shenzhen
Tacoma delegation visits Shenzhen's Nanshan District for friendly-city exchange
A delegation from Tacoma, Washington, visited Shenzhen's Nanshan District, marking the first in-person exchange since the two sides established a friendly-city partnership in November 2025.
Zhuhai
Macaques roam freely between mountains and sea on Dangan Island
Embraced by azure seas, a green island floats beneath the clouds. Macaques rest among the branches, holding tender green leaves in their mouths.
Zhuhai
Boundless azure sea and clear breeze for miles
Sea and sky merge in one hue, crystal clear. Gentle waves roll on, locked in a tender embrace. Every wisp of wind carries the breath of freedom.
Zhuhai
Facial recognition tech speeds up vehicle clearance at major Guangdong-Macao port
On May 7, cross-border travel between Zhuhai and Macao SAR became even more seamless following the official launch of a "card-less" facial recognition clearance system for vehicles at the Hengqin and Gongbei checkpoints.
Macao
Macao entrepreneur thrives in neighboring Zhuhai
Drawn by the rich natural resources and supportive policies for young professionals, a 33-year-old entrepreneur from the Macao Special Administrative Region is making waves in Chinese mainland agriculture by standardizing a unique ecological farming model in neighboring Zhuhai, Guangdong province.
Culture
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum reconnects with her Chaoshan roots in Chinese film "Dear You"
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum recently attended the Guangzhou premiere of the Chinese film "Dear You," in which she plays Grandma Nanzhi. The visit also marked her first trip to China.
Shantou
Countryside intimate apparel show lights up Chendian Town in Shantou
On May 9, a unique countryside fashion show lit up Chendian Town, where models walked an open-air runway set among rice fields, wearing intimate apparel produced locally in Chendian.
Travel
Travel around Chaoshan with movie Dear You
The Chaoshan dialect film Dear You (《给阿嬷的情书》) is now on show. Centered on Qiaopi (overseas Chinese remittance letters), it unfolds a sixty-year-long story of Chaoshan intertwined with family affection, integrity, and devotion to hometown and motherland.
Travel
Sunrise turns Chenghai's sea of clouds into poetry
Mountains fade as waves of cloud surge. Morning light seeps through the gaps between clouds, awakening the sky inch by inch. A promising day begins right here, right now.
Foshan
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Chancheng
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Nanhai
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Shunde
Foshan
Guangdong's first Urban Aesthetics Promotion Center launched in Foshan's Chancheng
On May 8, a conference to advance a new round of urban renewal and aesthetic enhancement was held in Chancheng District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province. During the event, the Chancheng District Urban Aesthetics Promotion Center was unveiled, marking the first such center in the province.
Trade
Follow an overseas buyer on a factory visit during Canton Fair | Meet you in Guangdong
Ahmed Al-Kuhali, CEO of Saudi Arabia-based Bayt Solution, is a regular visitor to the Canton Fair. His company specializes in home and office solutions, including furniture and smart home products. Between the fair's phases, he always makes time for an equally important task: visiting factories.
Culture
Foshan Lion Dance Team claims international bronze in Vietnam
Foshan lion dancers have made their mark overseas. Liantang Dragon and Lion Dance Team from Zhangcha Subdistrict, Chancheng District, Foshan City, competed in the 2026 Ho Chi Minh City Open Lion Dance on Poles Elite Teams Championship and won third place in the high-pole lion dance category.
Foshan
What is it like to watch Guangdong City Football Super League in century-old football city?
​If you want to experience football at its most, you've got to watch this match. Sanshui, Foshan has a century-long football tradition. Yunxiushan Stadium has witnessed countless passionate moments. That night's Guangdong City Football Super League (Yue Chao) match — Foshan vs Yangjiang — once again ignited the whole city. Before kickoff, the carnival parade brought the city's energy into the stadium.
Foshan
Guangdong's first Urban Aesthetics Promotion Center launched in Foshan's Chancheng
On May 8, a conference to advance a new round of urban renewal and aesthetic enhancement was held in Chancheng District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province. During the event, the Chancheng District Urban Aesthetics Promotion Center was unveiled, marking the first such center in the province.
Culture
Foshan Lion Dance Team claims international bronze in Vietnam
Foshan lion dancers have made their mark overseas. Liantang Dragon and Lion Dance Team from Zhangcha Subdistrict, Chancheng District, Foshan City, competed in the 2026 Ho Chi Minh City Open Lion Dance on Poles Elite Teams Championship and won third place in the high-pole lion dance category.
Foshan
Discover China's finest yarns and fabrics in Foshan's Zhangcha
On April 28, the Zhangcha Knitting Industry Expo opened in Foshan. The event brought together leading domestic yarn, fabric, and garment enterprises, offering online and offline exhibition and sales platforms to boost industrial chain collaboration.
Foshan
Come to visit Foshan's Chancheng during May Day holiday
To celebrate the May Day holiday (May 1 to 5), Chancheng District of Foshan City is launching a series of events in May, along with multiple benefits covering car purchase subsidies, home appliance upgrades, shopping mall discounts, trendy experiences, and nighttime economy offerings.
Foshan
Experience over 200 exciting activities in Foshan's Nanhai during May Day holiday
Discover a vibrant holiday in Nanhai, Foshan. From May 1 to 5, Nanhai District is hosting more than 200 activities spanning culture, sports, tourism and shopping.
Tradition
Foshan's Jiancun Community holds land-water parade for Beidi Festival 2026
Foshan's Jiancun Community holds land-water parade for Beidi Festival. The Beidi (Northern Emperor) Festival of Jiancun Community in Xiqiao Town has a history of over 700 years and is an intangible cultural heritage of Foshan.
Foshan
Foshan Nanhai hosts Spring Festival Gathering in Hong Kong
The 2026 Nanhai Spring Festival Gathering was held on March 20 in Hong Kong, bringing together over 500 Nanhai community members and distinguished guests from around the world.
Culture
Lion dance vs Yingge dance: Cool street show in Foshan's Lishui
On March 7, a grand folk culture parade was held in Jinfengzhou, Lishui Town, Nanhai District, Foshan City. The Lingnan lion dance, Chaoshan Yingge dance and robot street dance brought a lively scene, attracting many local people and foreign friends.
Culture
Gambiered Guangdong Silk from Foshan's Shunde sparks new China-chic wave
Thirty premium brands are showcasing innovative designs and a new fabric grading system, bringing fresh vitality to this intangible cultural heritage and fueling a new wave of heritage-inspired consumption.
Cuisine
New Zealand vlogger explores China's century-old brewing craft
This time, he traveled to Shunde, Guangdong, stepping into a time-honored distillery to explore brewing technique, a century-old intangible cultural heritage, and discover the craftsmanship and stories behind every sip of baijiu.
Travel
Qinghui Garden, Foshan, Guangdong
In the gentle spring light, Qinghui Garden in Foshan, Guangdong, reveals the poetic charm of Lingnan gardens. Curved eaves frame fresh green trees, while red lanterns sway in the breeze.
Manufacture
This Guangdong-made cube is helping speedcubers worldwide shatter world records
Thanks to its magnetic system, it helps auto-align the layers for lightning-fast solving. Some users say they broke the 30-second mark for the first time with it.
Travel
Tung blossoms blanket Furong Mountain like spring snow
Tung blossoms are in full bloom. From afar, cluster after cluster, they look like a light fall of spring snow. They need no bright colors to shine with quiet brilliance.
Biodiversity
Shaoguan records Guangdong's first Chinese crocodile lizard naturally born in artificial stream
A Chinese crocodile lizard has been born naturally in an artificial stream in the Luokeng area of the Nanling National Park (Candidate Area) in Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province.
Travel
Daybreak brings clear sky, and everything holds promise
At the break of dawn, a thin mist blankets the land. The mountain town is hazy, like a painting. Facing the rising sun, we set out into a new day together.
Travel
May Day holiday thrills across Guangdong
With the May Day holiday just around the corner, cities across Guangdong are hosting a variety of events, including garden trails, night carnivals, and family-friendly festivals. Here are a few suggestions for short breaks over the holiday.
Travel
May Day holiday thrills across Guangdong ③
The May Day holiday is in full swing, with cities across Guangdong rolling out a variety of events, from folk performances and night carnivals to family-friendly cultural experiences. Here are a few recommendations for a short getaway.
Heyuan
​Heyuan's artificial greenery draws global attention at Canton Fair
At the second phase of the 139th Canton Fair, held in Guangzhou from April 23 to 27, Heyuan organized 26 companies to showcase products ranging from home goods and building materials to kitchenware.
Environment
Earth Day 2026: Guangdong's ecological palette in full spectrum
On April 22 this year, Earth Day arrives in Guangdong against a backdrop that few outside the southern province of China might expect. Long defined by its breakneck urbanization and manufacturing might, Guangdong is now quietly writing a different story, one told not in GDP figures but in shades of green, blue, pink, and brown.
Shaoguan
AI Fits: Guangdong Edition | From court to culture, round four unfolds
As the Guangdong City Basketball League moves on to its fourth round on April 18, the tournament is picking up pace, with each game offering more than just competition.
Sports
Recap: Chaozhou VS Meizhou | Guangdong City Football Super League (Second round)
The 2026 Guangdong City Football Super League kicked off on the evening of April 25 at Guangzhou's Yuexiushan Stadium. The 2026 edition brings together players from 21 city teams across Guangdong, competing in 123 matches, from the regular season to the playoffs and finals.
Travel
May Day holiday thrills across Guangdong ③
The May Day holiday is in full swing, with cities across Guangdong rolling out a variety of events, from folk performances and night carnivals to family-friendly cultural experiences. Here are a few recommendations for a short getaway.
Sports
Recap: Chaozhou VS Meizhou | Guangdong City Basketball League (Sixth round)
The 2026 Guangdong City Football Super League is set to kick off on the evening of April 25 at Guangzhou's Yuexiushan Stadium. Following the opening ceremony, the host team Guangzhou will face Jiangmen in the curtain-raiser. On April 26, the remaining nine matches of the first round will be held simultaneously across nine cities in the province. With 21 teams and 826 players battling for city glory, 10 showdowns across the eastern and western divisions are set to begin, signaling a grassroots
Meizhou
​Cool off this May Day holiday with rafting in Meizhou's Jiaoling
Looking for an adrenaline rush this May Day holiday? Head to Jiaoling County, Meizhou City, for a thrilling rafting adventure!
China
Taipingling nuclear plant begins construction of 4th Hualong One unit
The first nuclear power project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to adopt Hualong One commenced main construction on its Unit 4 on Sunday.
Travel
218 Scenic Highway: A unique sensation for riders
Engine roaring and wheels rolling, the 218 Scenic Highway in Boluo County, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, is quickly becoming a road to freedom for motorcycle enthusiasts across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Sports
Huizhou's home crowd ignites the gymnasium at Yue BA
Travel
May Day holiday thrills across Guangdong ③
The May Day holiday is in full swing, with cities across Guangdong rolling out a variety of events, from folk performances and night carnivals to family-friendly cultural experiences. Here are a few recommendations for a short getaway.
Business
International visitors explore Shanwei after Canton Fair
From May 3 to 5, a delegation of overseas buyers from Fiji, South Africa, Morocco, Suriname, Mauritius, and other countries visited Shanwei, a city of eastern Guangdong, for inspection and exchange activities.
Sports
AI Fits: Guangdong Edition | Round six, 21 cities, one league
In May, the Guangdong City Basketball League enters its sixth round, with the pace of the competition continuing to rise across 21 participating cities.
Travel
May Day holiday thrills across Guangdong ②
The May Day holiday is in full swing, and cities across Guangdong are rolling out a variety of events, from garden trails to night carnivals and family-friendly festivals. Here are a few ideas for a quick getaway.
Shanwei
Taiwan entrepreneur's three-decade quest to grow coffee in Guangdong
On a stage in Shanwei, Guangdong Province, 66-year-old Xiang Mingxiang described a dream that had occupied nearly half of his life.
Agriculture
Guangdong kicks off lychee harvest as first batch hits market
​The first batch of fresh lychees has hit the market across major lychee-producing areas in Guangdong, including Zhanjiang, Maoming, Guangzhou, Zhongshan, and Dongguan.
Art
Dongguan Strawberry Music Festival 2027 scheduled to be held at Songshan Lake
Building on Songshan Lake's strengths as an urban cultural venue, next year's festival will further expand the event space, increase overall capacity, as well as optimize stage layouts, audience zones, traffic management, supporting facilities, and on-site circulation.
Dongguan
Wu Yize's victory puts Dongguan, cradle of snooker champions, to center stage
A historic moment unfolded at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield on May 5, 2026, as 22-year-old Chinese player Wu Yize (吴宜泽) won an 18-17 thriller to become the first world snooker champion born in the 2000s. As the world applauds his victory, the city of Dongguan in Guangdong is celebrating a major milestone of its own.
Investment
HK, Dongguan forge HK$10b partnership in sustainable aviation fuel
A Hong Kong company is set to invest over HK$10 billion ($1.28 billion) to build a regional sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industrial chain — spanning from raw materials collection to mass production — anchored by a new base in the city of Dongguan.
Agriculture
Guangdong kicks off lychee harvest as first batch hits market
​The first batch of fresh lychees has hit the market across major lychee-producing areas in Guangdong, including Zhanjiang, Maoming, Guangzhou, Zhongshan, and Dongguan.
Sports
AI Fits: Guangdong Edition | Where sport meets the city
​As the seventh round of Guangdong City Basketball League tips off on May 10, 21 city teams take center court in a creative collaboration between sports and artificial intelligence.
Travel
Zhongshan's Waterfront Coffee & Music Festival brews up May Day storm
​On the morning of May 1, the Rural Waterfront Coffee & Music Festival kicked off along Anfu River in Anfu Community, Tanzhou Town (坦洲镇安阜社区), Zhongshan City. The three-day event adopted a model featuring a main venue + citywide linkage across hundreds of villages, offering residents and visitors a May Day cultural tourism feast that brings together coffee, music, intangible cultural heritage, and picturesque rural scenery.
Zhongshan
Descendants of Aboriginal Chinese Australians rediscover childhood memories in Zhongshan
On April 30, a delegation of Aboriginal Chinese Australians visited the Zhongshan Overseas Chinese History Museum and the Sunwen West Road Historical and Cultural Block.
Biodiversity
Rare orchid species discovered in Jiangmen
A rare wild orchid species under second-class national protection in China, Eulophila zollingeri, has recently been discovered for the first time in Heshan, a county-level city in Jiangmen.
Sports
AI Fits: Guangdong Edition | Where sport meets the city
​As the seventh round of Guangdong City Basketball League tips off on May 10, 21 city teams take center court in a creative collaboration between sports and artificial intelligence.
Sports
From kitchen to stadium, Xinhui chenpi finds new ways to shine
​Jiangmen's Xinhui chenpi, a sun-dried tangerine peel specialty, recently made an appearance at the Guangdong City Football Super League, also known as Yue Chao.
Travel
Don't waste your holiday: 5 undiscovered gems in Guangdong for last-minute getaway
Here are five stunning off-the-beaten-path spots where you can experience everything from local history to ancient tribal culture.
Foshan
What is it like to watch Guangdong City Football Super League in century-old football city?
​If you want to experience football at its most, you've got to watch this match. Sanshui, Foshan has a century-long football tradition. Yunxiushan Stadium has witnessed countless passionate moments. That night's Guangdong City Football Super League (Yue Chao) match — Foshan vs Yangjiang — once again ignited the whole city. Before kickoff, the carnival parade brought the city's energy into the stadium.
Travel
May Day holiday thrills across Guangdong ③
The May Day holiday is in full swing, with cities across Guangdong rolling out a variety of events, from folk performances and night carnivals to family-friendly cultural experiences. Here are a few recommendations for a short getaway.
Jiangmen
AI Fits: Guangdong Goods × Yue BA | From coastline to court
As the 2026 Guangdong City Basketball League (Yue BA) gets underway, we're launching a poster series that looks at the game through the lens of Guangdong's rich agricultural heritage. Each edition highlights one city and the signature product that defines its industrial DNA. Now, the series continues with Jiangmen, Yangjiang, and Zhanjiang, three coastal cities, three cultural icons, one rising Guangdong.
Yangjiang
Yangjiang's overseas Chinese hub offers immersive Southeast Asian cultural experience
On weekends in April, the Gangqiao Cultural Station in Gangmei Town, Yangchun, Yangjiang City, becomes a vibrant weekend destination, drawing visitors eager to explore Southeast Asian flavors and overseas Chinese culture.
Agriculture
Guangdong kicks off lychee harvest as first batch hits market
​The first batch of fresh lychees has hit the market across major lychee-producing areas in Guangdong, including Zhanjiang, Maoming, Guangzhou, Zhongshan, and Dongguan.
Zhanjiang
Morning light bathes Xuwen's fragrant pineapple fields
Green waves and red earth stretch as far as the eyes can see. Morning light pours down, falling on the bent backs of those at work.
Business
Zhanjiang secures over US$167 million in orders at Canton Fair
The offline exhibition of the 139th Canton Fair recently concluded successfully, with enterprises from Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province in southern China achieving strong results by expanding overseas markets and connecting with global buyers.
Zhanjiang
Zhanjiang Culture Center opens
A new cultural center opened in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, on May 5. Its design was inspired by the traditional "Tiaoshun Net Dragon", a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage item.
Agriculture
Guangdong kicks off lychee harvest as first batch hits market
​The first batch of fresh lychees has hit the market across major lychee-producing areas in Guangdong, including Zhanjiang, Maoming, Guangzhou, Zhongshan, and Dongguan.
Business
Guangdong sugar mill wins praise for buying all unsold sugarcanes
Why would a sugar mill in a small city in Guangdong suddenly become a national sensation on the Chinese internet? It was not because of a new product or a flashy advertisement, but because of a promise that went beyond the cold logic of business.
Maoming
100-day countdown begins for Guangdong Provincial Games
A ceremony marking the 100-day countdown to the 17th Guangdong Provincial Games and the 10th Guangdong Provincial Games for Persons with Disabilities was recently held at the Maoming Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium.
Healthcare
Guangdong students rescue injured Russian tourist in Yunnan
Two students from Guangdong Baiyun University recently rescued an injured Russian motorcyclist in the scenic area of Lijiang, Yunnan Province, drawing widespread attention.
Zhaoqing
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Huilong Town
Biodiversity
​Zhaoqing's Dinghushan reserve reports 346 new wildlife distribution records from 2021 to 2025
The Dinghushan National Nature Reserve in Zhaoqing, Guangdong recorded 346 new wildlife distribution records from 2021 to 2025, according to official statistics.
Zhaoqing
"Air express" helps harvest cinnamon in Zhaoqing's mountainous areas
​The cinnamon harvest is underway in the Jiangbei area of Gaoyao District, Zhaoqing, where drones are helping farmers tackle a long-standing transport challenge.
Travel
May Day holiday thrills across Guangdong ③
The May Day holiday is in full swing, with cities across Guangdong rolling out a variety of events, from folk performances and night carnivals to family-friendly cultural experiences. Here are a few recommendations for a short getaway.
Travel
Rain-nourished peaks, bloom-blessed woods
As soft rain sweeps over the valley, birds flit through the mountains. The green hills are veiled in rain. Every leaf and blossom breathes its scent. This is nature in its purest form.
Cuisine
Tea Cake Festival celebrated for family reunion in Zhaoqing
On the eighth day of the Chinese New Year, the air in Songtang Village, Huilong Town, was thick with the scent of tradition. Here, locals gathered to celebrate the annual Chaguo Festival (Tea Cake Festival)—a vibrant display of culinary heritage and kinship.
Culture
A 2,000-person feast: How an ancient Guangdong village celebrates Chinese New Year
On February 13, a large open-air reunion dinner was held in the square of Kuanjiao Village, Huilong Town, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong, where 230 tables were set for nearly 2,000 residents to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Travel
Zhaoqing blends ancient sites with new attractions in rural revitalization
The "Voices from the Towns" initiative arrived in Huilong Town, Zhaoqing, on December 20, highlighting how this rural community in Guangdong is combining cultural heritage with modern tourism.
Travel
A village of mystery and memories in Zhaoqing
An ancient village built on the slopes of Fenggang Mountain in Guangdong province reveals its most enigmatic feature: a layout resembling a massive Tai Chi Bagua.
Qingyuan
Goat in Qingyuan seen turning off tap after drinking water
A staff member at Qingyuan's Feixia Scenic Area captured an unexpected moment: a goat skillfully turned on a tap, took a few sips of water, and then turned it off with its mouth again.
Travel
Don't waste your holiday: 5 undiscovered gems in Guangdong for last-minute getaway
Here are five stunning off-the-beaten-path spots where you can experience everything from local history to ancient tribal culture.
Travel
May Day holiday thrills across Guangdong ③
The May Day holiday is in full swing, with cities across Guangdong rolling out a variety of events, from folk performances and night carnivals to family-friendly cultural experiences. Here are a few recommendations for a short getaway.
Sports
Pitchside Qingyuan: Int'l students react to Guangdong Super League
Freshly enrolled at the Qingyuan Campus of Guangdong Lingnan Institute of Technology, two international students rallied behind the home team, cheering them on all the way to their first win of the season.
Culture
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum reconnects with her Chaoshan roots in Chinese film "Dear You"
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum recently attended the Guangzhou premiere of the Chinese film "Dear You," in which she plays Grandma Nanzhi. The visit also marked her first trip to China.
Travel
Travel around Chaoshan with movie Dear You
The Chaoshan dialect film Dear You (《给阿嬷的情书》) is now on show. Centered on Qiaopi (overseas Chinese remittance letters), it unfolds a sixty-year-long story of Chaoshan intertwined with family affection, integrity, and devotion to hometown and motherland.
Chaozhou
Celebrate May Day holiday at Dengtang Pineapple Food & Culture Week in Chaozhou
​The 2026 Dengtang Pineapple Food & Culture Week is being held at Tangxuan Cuizhujing Ecological Park in Dengtang Town, Chao'an District (潮安区登塘镇唐炫翠竹境生态园), Chaozhou. Launched on April 30, the six-day event will run through May 5.
Chaozhou
Chaozhou's intangible cultural heritage dances shine at basketball game
On the evening of May 1, during Round 6 of the Guangdong City Basketball League (Yue BA), Chaozhou faced Meizhou at home.
Culture
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum reconnects with her Chaoshan roots in Chinese film "Dear You"
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum recently attended the Guangzhou premiere of the Chinese film "Dear You," in which she plays Grandma Nanzhi. The visit also marked her first trip to China.
Travel
Travel around Chaoshan with movie Dear You
The Chaoshan dialect film Dear You (《给阿嬷的情书》) is now on show. Centered on Qiaopi (overseas Chinese remittance letters), it unfolds a sixty-year-long story of Chaoshan intertwined with family affection, integrity, and devotion to hometown and motherland.
Travel
May Day holiday thrills across Guangdong ②
The May Day holiday is in full swing, and cities across Guangdong are rolling out a variety of events, from garden trails to night carnivals and family-friendly festivals. Here are a few ideas for a quick getaway.
Jieyang
Jieyang Ancient City unveils cultural holiday experience for May Day holiday
Jieyang Ancient City will host a diverse lineup of cultural events throughout the May Day holiday, blending intangible cultural heritage performances, immersive cultural & art experiences, and interactive activities for visitors.
Yunfu
Verditer flycatcher spotted in Yunfu
A verditer flycatcher, a protected wild bird species in China, was recently photographed in Dashigang Village, Yuncheng District, Yunfu, Guangdong.
Travel
May Day holiday thrills across Guangdong ③
The May Day holiday is in full swing, with cities across Guangdong rolling out a variety of events, from folk performances and night carnivals to family-friendly cultural experiences. Here are a few recommendations for a short getaway.
Yunfu
Yunfu unveils a dreamy purple corridor as Jacarandas burst into bloom
In recent days, the jacaranda trees along the lakeside of Jinxiu Lake in Ducheng Town, Yunan County, Yunfu City, have entered their full bloom period.
Sports
Yunfu's footprints in Guangdong City Football League
Yunfu's footprints in Guangdong City Football League
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Culture
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum reconnects with her Chaoshan roots in Chinese film "Dear You"
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum recently attended the Guangzhou premiere of the Chinese film "Dear You," in which she plays Grandma Nanzhi. The visit also marked her first trip to China.
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum reconnects with her Chaoshan roots in Chinese film "Dear You"
Qingyuan
Goat in Qingyuan seen turning off tap after drinking water
A staff member at Qingyuan's Feixia Scenic Area captured an unexpected moment: a goat skillfully turned on a tap, took a few sips of water, and then turned it off with its mouth again.
Goat in Qingyuan seen turning off tap after drinking water
Shenzhen
Shenzhen ASMR: The whisper of trees
Here, where air quality is often at its best, every tree works like a living purifier—breathing with the city, and helps shape a healthier urban rhythm. Slow down, and you might just hear it: the gentle pulse of nature woven into everyday life.
Shenzhen ASMR: The whisper of trees
Shenzhen
Night on the hillside: Safe and scenic even after dark
What could be better than a late-night bowl of seafood porridge on a hillside, overlooking a glowing port? Near Yantian Port in Shenzhen, this has become a unique nighttime ritual.
Night on the hillside: Safe and scenic even after dark
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum reconnects with her Chaoshan roots in Chinese film "Dear You"
Goat in Qingyuan seen turning off tap after drinking water
Shenzhen ASMR: The whisper of trees
Night on the hillside: Safe and scenic even after dark
Macaques roam freely between mountains and sea on Dangan Island
Zhuhai
Macaques roam freely between mountains and sea on Dangan Island
Embraced by azure seas, a green island floats beneath the clouds. Macaques rest among the branches, holding tender green leaves in their mouths.
U.S. buyer to Canton Fair for 29 years: Hoping for more stable, win-win China-U.S. ties
US
U.S. buyer to Canton Fair for 29 years: Hoping for more stable, win-win China-U.S. ties
China's Foreign Ministry announced on May 11 that U.S. President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15.
China is the UN's top financial contributor, committed to global development: China's UN ambassador
World
China is the UN's top financial contributor, committed to global development: China's UN ambassador
"China is already the de facto number one financial contributor to the UN regular budget. Even though in nominal terms, the US is number one, they're not paying," said China's UN Ambassador Fu Cong at a press conference recently held at the United Nations.
Morning light bathes Xuwen's fragrant pineapple fields
Zhanjiang
Morning light bathes Xuwen's fragrant pineapple fields
Green waves and red earth stretch as far as the eyes can see. Morning light pours down, falling on the bent backs of those at work.
Arab poet representative thanks poetry for bringing Chinese and Arab poets together at Youth Poetry Festival
Culture
Arab poet representative thanks poetry for bringing Chinese and Arab poets together at Youth Poetry Festival
The opening ceremony of the 2026 International Youth Poetry Festival (China-Arab States Session) was held on the evening of May 9 at the Guangzhou Cultural & Art Center.
City of Flowers: A poem for Guangzhou by Egyptian writer Mira Ahmed
Culture
City of Flowers: A poem for Guangzhou by Egyptian writer Mira Ahmed
​Mira Ahmed, a translator of modern and contemporary Chinese literature. No matter how many cities in China she has visited, Guangzhou has always held a special meaning for her, and she has always missed it deeply.
Sunrise turns Chenghai's sea of clouds into poetry
Travel
Sunrise turns Chenghai's sea of clouds into poetry
Mountains fade as waves of cloud surge. Morning light seeps through the gaps between clouds, awakening the sky inch by inch. A promising day begins right here, right now.
APEC official returns to Shenzhen for human-centered tech dialogue
APEC
APEC official returns to Shenzhen for human-centered tech dialogue
On May 6, the Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat returned to Shenzhen, marking his second public appearance in the city since last December. Instead of attending a high-level summit, he joined the Nanshan Science and Technology Innovation Day for a face-to-face dialogue with young founders.
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Highlights of World Climbing Series Wujiang 2026
Highlights of World Climbing Series Wujiang 2026
Aleksandra Kalucka of Poland and Elizaveta Ivanova of AIN compete during the women's speed gold medal race at World Climbing Series Wujiang 2026 in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province.
People across China mark Mother's Day in diverse ways
People across China mark Mother's Day in diverse ways
People across China celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday with heartfelt activities and family gatherings.
In Pics: Zero-tariff policy boosts China-Africa modernization drive
In Pics: Zero-tariff policy boosts China-Africa modernization drive
China on May 1 began implementing an expanded zero-tariff treatment on imports from all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, a landmark move seen as promoting openness and cooperation for the Global South amid rising protectionism and fragmentation in the global economy.
Trendy and collectible toys become cultural phenomenon in China
Trendy and collectible toys become cultural phenomenon in China
In China, trendy and collectible toys have evolved from a niche hobby into a cultural phenomenon, appearing in a wide range of daily scenarios. These toys not only provide an outlet for personal expression and a means of social connection, but also bear witness to a trend in consumption that emphasizes the pursuit of individuality.
People savor May Day holiday across China
People savor May Day holiday across China
People across China stepped out to fully enjoy their leisure time during the ongoing May Day holiday.
Chinese people enjoy leisure time at scenic spots during May Day holiday
Chinese people enjoy leisure time at scenic spots during May Day holiday
During the May Day holiday, people across China flocked to scenic spots and cities to enjoy their leisure time.
People enjoy May Day holiday across China
People enjoy May Day holiday across China
People across the country are going outdoors to enjoy the five-day May Day holiday, which began on May 1.
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