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China Xplained | The China Squeeze, or the China Opportunity?
Asia-Pacific
China Xplained | The China Squeeze, or the China Opportunity?
Why Hong Kong didn't follow the "doomsday scenarios" Western media had prefabricated
Hong Kong
Why Hong Kong didn't follow the "doomsday scenarios" Western media had prefabricated
From hard tech to shared ecosystems: Shenzhen and Hong Kong offer a Chinese answer to development | Fun Share GBA
Technology
From hard tech to shared ecosystems: Shenzhen and Hong Kong offer a Chinese answer to development | Fun Share GBA
China Xplained | How nature survives in China's most futuristic city?
APEC
China Xplained | How nature survives in China's most futuristic city?
"APEC ministers": SMEs to share China's development opportunities
APEC
"APEC ministers": SMEs to share China's development opportunities
Pakistani journalist wowed by ice-cream robot, hails China's tech takeoff
Technology
Pakistani journalist wowed by ice-cream robot, hails China's tech takeoff
US media practitioner: China is a peaceful nation, if people in the US knew its history
Asia-Pacific
US media practitioner: China is a peaceful nation, if people in the US knew its history
Chinese expert: China's economy surges ahead; the West still 'arrogant and ignorant'
Asia-Pacific
Chinese expert: China's economy surges ahead; the West still 'arrogant and ignorant'
Cities
Guangzhou
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Nansha
China
WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 | Technician students from Guangdong turn wood into roses with skills
At the Guangdong Exhibition Booth of the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Expo, students from a technical school in Guangzhou are turning simple pieces of wood into delicate roses and sharing their creations with visitors.
Agriculture
In pics | A taste of Guangdong's harvest
September 23 marks the ninth Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival. Across Guangdong, fields, orchards, rivers and coastal waters yield a wide range of local specialties. From rice and fruit to seafood and tea, here are some of the flavors behind the province's harvest.
Transportation
Guangzhou, Dongguan link metro apps for cross-city travel
Passengers can now use either the Guangzhou Metro app or the Dongguan Metro app to travel across both cities' metro systems, after the two systems linked their QR code services on September 22.
Guangzhou
Guangzhou to see Mid-Autumn full moon on Sept. 27
According to the Guangzhou Wuyang Astronomical Museum, the fullest moon of this year's Mid-Autumn Festival will appear at 00:49 on September 27, the 17th day of the eighth lunar month. The full moon at its peak phase will be visible across China.
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.
Guangzhou
Asia-Pacific young entrepreneurs gather in Nansha to explore cross-border innovation and entrepreneurship cooperation
The event brought together about 200 representatives from various sectors, including officials from the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and, provincial, municipal and Nansha district governments, consular officials from Asia-Pacific countries based in Guangzhou, representatives from universities, research institutions and enterprises, as well as international students and young entrepreneurs.
Shenzhen
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Nanshan
Shenzhen
Tencent's TenPayGo app makes payments easier for int'l visitors to China
Tencent launched TenPayGo, a new payment app designed for international visitors to China, on September 24, ahead of the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen. The app allows users to link international bank cards, overseas digital wallets or Apple Pay and make payments at merchants that accept WeChat Pay across China.
Agriculture
In pics | A taste of Guangdong's harvest
September 23 marks the ninth Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival. Across Guangdong, fields, orchards, rivers and coastal waters yield a wide range of local specialties. From rice and fruit to seafood and tea, here are some of the flavors behind the province's harvest.
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.
Transportation
Metro and rail guide for 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays
Travel by metro, intercity rail and train during the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays.
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.
APEC
When APEC meets Shenzhen: Where are we moving toward?
A faster world? A more connected one? Then why does the future still feel uncertain?
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
Manufacture
Smart manufacturing in Foshan's Shunde
Shunde, a district of Foshan, has long been known for its manufacturing prowess and for its role in China's reform and opening-up.
Agriculture
In pics | A taste of Guangdong's harvest
September 23 marks the ninth Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival. Across Guangdong, fields, orchards, rivers and coastal waters yield a wide range of local specialties. From rice and fruit to seafood and tea, here are some of the flavors behind the province's harvest.
Culture
Fire dragon parade: Join Foshan's Mid-Autumn traditions | Ink Lingnan·Foshan
The 100-meter golden dragon woven of bamboo strips is covered in countless incenses. At the beat of gongs and drums, the fire dragon winds through old lanes, bearing ancestral nostalgia and wishes for good harvest and peaceful life.
Culture
Foshan Ancestral Temple invites global visitors to a millennium-spanning cultural gathering
From September 26 to 28, Foshan Ancestral Temple welcomes visitors from around the world to Foshan Ancient Town in Chancheng District, Foshan City, for a millennium-spanning cultural encounter.
Culture
Foshan Ancestral Temple invites global visitors to a millennium-spanning cultural gathering
From September 26 to 28, Foshan Ancestral Temple welcomes visitors from around the world to Foshan Ancient Town in Chancheng District, Foshan City, for a millennium-spanning cultural encounter.
Foshan
Bamboo shoot cooking contest held in Foshan's Zhangcha
A fun cooking contest was held in Foshan's Zhangcha Subdistrict on September 19. Participants from various countries blended flavours from their homelands to cook Shakou bamboo shoots in creative ways. Shakou bamboo shoots are a local specialty of Zhangcha. They taste sweet, crisp and tender, and are hailed as the "National Banquet Bamboo Shoots in China." When US President Nixon visited China in 1972, Shakou bamboo shoots were served as one of the dishes at the state banquet.
Travel
Enjoy a delightful autumn in Foshan's Chancheng
Foshan's Chancheng is rolling out more than 100 cultural, tourism, business and sports events as the Mid‑Autumn Festival and National Day approach. Many of the highlights will run from late September through November, alongside a consumption incentive package worth 270 million yuan.
Travel
Interpreting "Lingnanmaxxing": Foshan's Chancheng expands its global circle of friends
Since the beginning of the year, the term "Chinamaxxing" has frequently trended online. Experiences with "Chinese style living" help netizens renew their understanding of China. Riding this wave, Chancheng District, Foshan, has been actively promoting Lingnan culture around the world, allowing "Lingnanmaxxing" to reach a larger audience.
Foshan
American vlogger discovers Foshan's hidden natural gems
From enjoying coffee to taking a boat tour inside the cavern, she also took on outdoor challenges and tasted a refreshing tofu pudding. Along the way, she discovered a different side of Foshan, where nature, adventure and local culture come together.
Foshan
Exhibition explores the migration between Guangdong and Southeast Asia
Yanqiao village, in Nanhai district of Foshan, is one of many historical villages and towns in Guangdong province that became part of a wave of migration beginning in the late 19th century, when people left for "Nanyang" — a term then used to refer broadly to Southeast Asia — in search of a livelihood. Many of these migrants sent money home, enabling their families to build houses in their hometowns.
Festival
Qixi fun and romance across Guangdong
This year, Qixi falls on August 19, and cities across Guangdong are marking the festival with traditional customs, night markets, cultural performances and romantic experiences. Here are some festive picks to add to your summer itinerary.
Sports
Foshan's Nanhai hosts main venue event of 2026 National Fitness Day
This year's National Fitness Day featured two national main venues: Nanhai (Foshan, Guangdong) and Hegang (Heilongjiang). As the southern venue, Nanhai delivered a sports carnival that blended performances, competitions, industry exhibitions and leisure activities—bringing a top-tier fitness gala right to residents' doorsteps.
Manufacture
Smart manufacturing in Foshan's Shunde
Shunde, a district of Foshan, has long been known for its manufacturing prowess and for its role in China's reform and opening-up.
Foshan
From factory floors to coffee counters in seconds! Robots are everywhere in Shunde!
When you think of robots, do you picture dancing or running?
Foshan
What does Qixi taste like?
Qixi falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. Most people know it from the romantic story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. But here in Jun'an, Qixi has another story.
Guangzhou
Guide for your Guangdong summer tour | Stop 2: Greater Bay Area
​Summer is one of the best times to tour in Guangdong. From misty mountains and scenic coastlines to historic towns and dynamic cities, the province offers something for every traveler. Follow this guide as we journey across Guangdong, exploring the destinations, landscapes and local experiences that make summer here unforgettable.
Agriculture
In pics | A taste of Guangdong's harvest
September 23 marks the ninth Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival. Across Guangdong, fields, orchards, rivers and coastal waters yield a wide range of local specialties. From rice and fruit to seafood and tea, here are some of the flavors behind the province's harvest.
Culture
Aiduo Songs Drift from Hakka Walled House | Original Lingnan Nursery Rhymes: A Curated Series
Aiduo Songs Drift from the Hakka Walled House is a nursery rhyme in the Hakka dialect created to preserve the culture of Hakka walled houses and evoke nostalgia of the hometown. Drawing on the dialect of Shixing, Shaoguan, "Aiduo," meaning "many" or "a lot," the song portrays the everyday joys of childhood in a walled house through the playful eyes of children, while incorporating the rhythms of Hakka folk songs.
Festival
Taste local mooncakes across Guangdong
Across Guangdong, you'll find familiar Cantonese-style mooncakes alongside a wide variety of local specialties. From classic lotus seed paste to Chaoshan pastries and mooncakes flavored with local wampee, here are some Guangdong treats to try during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Shaoguan
In Pics | Yao embroidery on the runway in Guangzhou
Yao embroidery is distinguished by its vivid five-color palette and intricate patterns, which are traditionally stitched from memory rather than drawn out beforehand. The patterns are sometimes described as a form of "living script," carrying stories and cultural memories from one generation to the next.
Zhaoqing
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Huilong Town
Agriculture
In pics | A taste of Guangdong's harvest
September 23 marks the ninth Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival. Across Guangdong, fields, orchards, rivers and coastal waters yield a wide range of local specialties. From rice and fruit to seafood and tea, here are some of the flavors behind the province's harvest.
Transportation
Metro and rail guide for 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays
Travel by metro, intercity rail and train during the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays.
Transportation
Guangdong intercity rail to add 274 holiday services, extend ticket window
Guangdong's intercity rail network will add 274 train services during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays as authorities prepare for a surge in passenger demand. Tickets for some services will also be available up to 10 days in advance, rather than the usual three.
Zhaoqing
Experience first hints of autumn in Zhaoqing
​Come to Zhaoqing and experience the first hint of autumn as the Autumn Equinox approaches.
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.
Aiduo Songs Drift from Hakka Walled House | Original Lingnan Nursery Rhymes: A Curated Series
Culture
Aiduo Songs Drift from Hakka Walled House | Original Lingnan Nursery Rhymes: A Curated Series
Aiduo Songs Drift from the Hakka Walled House is a nursery rhyme in the Hakka dialect created to preserve the culture of Hakka walled houses and evoke nostalgia of the hometown. Drawing on the dialect of Shixing, Shaoguan, "Aiduo," meaning "many" or "a lot," the song portrays the everyday joys of childhood in a walled house through the playful eyes of children, while incorporating the rhythms of Hakka folk songs.
Jakarta Film Commission, Guangdong ink MOU to bring film productions to Jakarta, says Jakarta official
Culture
Jakarta Film Commission, Guangdong ink MOU to bring film productions to Jakarta, says Jakarta official
"We are strongly open to such collaboration because we see a lot of Guangdong products and broader Chinese products," says Devin Pranata, Director of Operations and Business Development at the Jakarta Experience Board, in an interview during the "Guangdong Meets the Asia-Pacific · China Finds 'Guangdong Goods, Global Reach'" event in Jakarta on September 22.
"We welcome Chinese friends to invest and travel," says Secretary-General of the Indonesia-China Friendship Association
Trade
"We welcome Chinese friends to invest and travel," says Secretary-General of the Indonesia-China Friendship Association
"Every smartphone, every EV, now they are from China. Maybe it's from Guangdong," says Lin Zhenqiang, Secretary-General of the Indonesia-China Friendship Association, in an interview during the "Guangdong Meets the Asia-Pacific · China Finds 'Guangdong Goods, Global Reach'" event in Jakarta on September 22.
Indonesia seeks cooperation with Guangdong to scale up cultural industry, says KADIN official
Culture
Indonesia seeks cooperation with Guangdong to scale up cultural industry, says KADIN official
Ivan Chen, Head of the Standing Committee on Development and Utilization of Culture at KADIN (Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry), said Indonesia has much to learn from China. "Twenty years ago, China's cultural industry was not that well known in the world. But for the past 10 to 15 years, we can see that China is leading the industry," he said, citing Labubu, the Ne Zha movies, Black Myth: Wukong, and Tencent's Honor of Kings as examples.
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