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First Orange Cold Warning issued in Guangzhou in 2026
First Orange Cold Warning issued in Guangzhou in 2026
January 2026 Calendar | Must-attend fairs in Guangdong
January 2026 Calendar | Must-attend fairs in Guangdong
SFC Outlook 2026｜Nobel Laureate Thomas Sargent: China's Five-Year Plans build resilience
Manufacture
Smart educational toys gain popularity in China and abroad
Honor reveals groundbreaking Robot Phone prototype
Honor reveals groundbreaking Robot Phone prototype
Inaugural Overseas Chinese Expo forges new global platform for Chaoshan cuisine
Inaugural Overseas Chinese Expo forges new global platform for Chaoshan cuisine
No Distance Too Far: A global journey for Guangdong enterprises
No Distance Too Far: A global journey for Guangdong enterprises
Manufacture
BYD overtakes Tesla in 2025 EV sales
Technology
Drone delivers takeout in under 10 minutes in China's Guangzhou
Travel
Interest in Türkiye soars among Chinese tourists after introduction of visa-free entry
Opinions
Zheng Yongnian remains cautiously optimistic regarding China's geopolitical challenges in 2026
Zheng Yongnian remains cautiously optimistic regarding China's geopolitical challenges in 2026
"Global geopolitics is changing. The center of geoeconomics …
Inside China | How China's Special Economic Zones change the game: A dialogue with Kishore Mahbubani
Inside China | How China's Special Economic Zones change the game: A dialogue with Kishore Mahbubani
During a recent visit to southern China, Singapore's former …
Inside China | Kishore Mahbubani: Zhuhai reveals vision for future city
Inside China | Kishore Mahbubani: Zhuhai reveals vision for future city
From first-hand encounters with low-altitude aviation techno…
Inside China | Kishore Mahbubani: APEC meeting in Shenzhen could inspire global development
Inside China | Kishore Mahbubani: APEC meeting in Shenzhen could inspire global development
Singapore's former ambassador to the United Nations Kishore …
Hello 2026
Hello 2026
Happy New Year 2026!
China
Happy New Year 2026!
Hello, 2026
Travel
Hello, 2026
2026 calling: Happy New Year!
Festival
2026 calling: Happy New Year!
Guangdong kicks off 2026 with diverse New Year celebrations​
Festival
Guangdong kicks off 2026 with diverse New Year celebrations​
Your guide to New Year's fireworks in Guangdong
Travel
Your guide to New Year's fireworks in Guangdong
Travel advisory for 2026 New Year holiday in Guangdong
Transportation
Travel advisory for 2026 New Year holiday in Guangdong
Guangzhou welcomes 2026 New Year with grand Pearl River drone show
Guangzhou
Guangzhou welcomes 2026 New Year with grand Pearl River drone show
2026 Jieyang Fun Run Series to kick off in late January 2026
Sports
2026 Jieyang Fun Run Series to kick off in late January 2026
Specials
Guangdong
January 2026 Calendar | Must-attend fairs in Guangdong
Exhibition
January 2026 Calendar | Must-attend fairs in Guangdong
Following is our curated selection of unmissable fairs taking place in Guangdong this January. Pick the ones that interest you and enjoy your visit!
2026 January Show Guide | Kick off the new year with live performances in Guangdong
Art
2026 January Show Guide | Kick off the new year with live performances in Guangdong
Across Guangdong, January's performance calendar features a rich selection of shows, from touring productions to local creations. This guide highlights performances worth adding to your calendar as the year gets underway.
2026 January Exhibition Guide | Ring in the new year with inspiring art
Art
2026 January Exhibition Guide | Ring in the new year with inspiring art
From royal jewelry to modern visual installations, January offers a variety of shows that promise to inspire, provoke thought, and spark creativity.
Legendary "Phantom" Brad Little calls on audiences to experience original English production
Art
Legendary "Phantom" Brad Little calls on audiences to experience original English production
Broadway star Brad Little, one of the most influential performers in the history of The Phantom of the Opera, has invited audiences to experience the original English production of the iconic musical.
January 2026 Calendar | Must-attend fairs in Guangdong
2026 January Show Guide | Kick off the new year with live performances in Guangdong
2026 January Exhibition Guide | Ring in the new year with inspiring art
Legendary "Phantom" Brad Little calls on audiences to experience original English production
Weather
First Orange Cold Warning issued in Guangzhou in 2026
First Orange Cold Warning issued in Guangzhou in 2026
Shantou
Inaugural Overseas Chinese Expo forges new global platform for Chaoshan cuisine
Inaugural Overseas Chinese Expo forges new global platform for Chaoshan cuisine
Cities
Guangzhou
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Nansha
Weather
First Orange Cold Warning issued in Guangzhou in 2026
Temperatures plummeted on Friday, with minimum readings ranging from 7 to 11 °C, marking a decrease of 4 to 6 °C from the previous day. The cold spell is expected to persist over the coming days due to the continuous influx of cold air, with little chance of the noticeable warming observed after earlier cool downs.
Trade
Guangzhou's Nansha as geometric center of GBA embraces global development
Journalists from media outlets across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) visited Nansha, the geometric center of the GBA, from December 16 to 17.
Event
Guangzhou to welcome "Year of Horse" with spectacular Spring Festival celebrations
On December 16, Guangzhou unveiled ten major Chinese New Year activities for 2026, promising a festive season rich in tradition, innovation, and regional charm.
Travel
​Birdwatching Guide | Exploring "Bird Paradises" in Guangdong
Every autumn and winter, flocks of migratory birds return to Guangdong, a key stop along the East Asia-Australia migratory route. Wetlands, coastlines, and forests come alive with these feathered visitors. Ready to explore the province's most photogenic birdwatching spots?
Shenzhen
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Nanshan
Festival
A guide to ringing in 2026 in Shenzhen
From traditional cultural experiences and bustling street festivals to dazzling light shows and pet-friendly parties, the city offers a spectacular array of celebrations. Here's a curated roundup of must-see events to match every mood.
Festival
Theme park aglow for lantern fair
Now through March, over 40 large-scale lantern installations are spread across 530,000 square meters at the Splendid China-Folk Culture Villages theme park in Nanshan District.
Art
Immersive, multi-sensory art exhibition opens in Shenzhen
A new immersive exhibition that blends speculative design, technology-based art and philosophical inquiry has opened in Shekou, highlighting an emerging approach to exhibition-making that emphasizes immersive narrative, meticulous craft and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Expats
A whim, a summer school, and a new life: An Uzbek student's Shenzhen story
Ziganshin Artur Radikovich (front) and other Uzbek students pose for a group photo at the SIGS Cultural Carnival at the Tsinghua SIGS campus in Xili, Nanshan District, on Oct. 11. Photos courtesy of the interviewee
Foshan
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Chancheng
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Shunde
Foshan
Foshan Ancient Town aspires to become a world-class cultural heritage site
How will Foshan's Chancheng District develop in the next five years? What new moves will there be in culture and tourism? On December 29, the CPC Chancheng District Committee held a plenary session, unveiling many new plans.
Foshan
Taiwan artists donate ceramic treasures to Foshan
Recently, during the 9th China Ceramics Creative Week, Taiwan artists donated four ceramic pieces to the Foshan Museum, further strengthening cultural ties between Foshan and Taiwan.
GBA
2025 Greater Bay Area (Foshan) Kung Fu Film Festival held in Foshan's Chancheng
The 2025 Greater Bay Area (Foshan) Kung Fu Film Festival was held in Chancheng District from December 6 to 7. Under the theme "Boundless Kung Fu · Co-Produced Films in the Greater Bay Area," the festival continued its mission to advance the film and television sector in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and served as a key platform for integrating kung fu culture with the screen industries.
Culture
Foshan's China Ceramic Creative Week blends kiln fire with new trends
On the evening of December 5, FU-PARK in Shiwan Meitao Bay, Foshan, lit up with contemporary toys and creative energy as the 9th China Ceramic Creative Week 2025 opened.
Manufacture
Smart educational toys gain popularity in China and abroad
The rise of smart educational toys reflects not only the upgrade of China's toy industry but also the evolution of educational concepts and consumption trends. As "learning through play" becomes a consensus, this market segment is attracting more and more innovators.
Culture
China's first Xiangyunsha integrated industrial park opens in Shunde, Foshan
The Shunde Xiangyunsha International Fashion Industrial Park, China's first integrated base for the Xiangyunsha industry chain, officially opened on December 29 in Lunjiao, Shunde, Foshan City.
Sports
Join 2026 Shunde Ronggui Marathon and race to the future!
​At 7:00 a.m. on January 3, 2026, the 2026 Shunde Ronggui Round-Island Marathon will kick off at Ronggui Haijunda City, Shunde District, Foshan City. Embrace the future with a sprint and ignite the passion of the whole city.
Culture
Bruce Lee's legacy drives Foshan tourism
The event drew Bruce Lee fans and figures from the global martial arts community. During the gathering, the local government announced Nov 27 would be designated "Shunde Kung Fu Day" to promote Chinese culture, particularly martial arts.
Video
Technology
Drone delivers takeout in under 10 minutes in China's Guangzhou
​Takeout delivery time has been reduced to under 10 minutes by a drone service operating in a business district of Guangzhou, south China.
Drone delivers takeout in under 10 minutes in China's Guangzhou
Culture
Shaoguan's Ruyuan brings Yao culture experience to Guangzhou
On New Year's Day, Guangzhou South Railway Station was transformed into a vibrant cultural stage as Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County of Shaoguan City presented a special promotion of its agriculture, culture and tourism.
Shaoguan's Ruyuan brings Yao culture experience to Guangzhou
Shenzhen
Emerald waters enfold isles, verdant trees enshrine rhymes
Amidst the waves' encircling haze, delicate isles in water lie, like emeralds lost in time's gentle gaze, rippling with poetic grace.
Emerald waters enfold isles, verdant trees enshrine rhymes
Shaoguan
Thousands celebrate New Year's Eve in Shaoguan
The event, featuring cultural performances and interactive experiences, highlighted Wujiang District's efforts to advance rural revitalization and energize the night economy.
Thousands celebrate New Year's Eve in Shaoguan
Drone delivers takeout in under 10 minutes in China's Guangzhou
Shaoguan's Ruyuan brings Yao culture experience to Guangzhou
Emerald waters enfold isles, verdant trees enshrine rhymes
Thousands celebrate New Year's Eve in Shaoguan
Warm breeze and full bloom of flowers make up winter morning in splendor
Guangzhou
Warm breeze and full bloom of flowers make up winter morning in splendor
Wherever the breeze passes, flowers sway in a gentle dance. Every rhythm of life is a prelude. Your time to shine will come in its own time.
China and Oceania: Economic cooperation anchors shared growth with Pacific Island Countries
World
China and Oceania: Economic cooperation anchors shared growth with Pacific Island Countries
Robust trade, high-level engagement, and China's sharing of its modernization approaches and experiences are key factors behind the steadily rising relations in the South Pacific.
INFO Guangdong invites expats to welcome 2026 at a New Year's Concert
Expats
INFO Guangdong invites expats to welcome 2026 at a New Year's Concert
International residents in Guangdong were invited to enjoy the final night of 2025 with classical music performed by the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra at the Guangzhou Opera House.
News Xplained | How 2025 changed the world
World
News Xplained | How 2025 changed the world
​The year 2025 reshaped our world—from explosive AI breakthroughs to renewed trade wars, from the rise of the Global South to mounting global security threats.
Encountering Zhenshan in Guangdong for the third year in a row: What new experiences do international students have?
Zhaoqing
Encountering Zhenshan in Guangdong for the third year in a row: What new experiences do international students have?
The third season continues to explore, from the unique perspective of international students, stories of Zhenshan's high-quality development in cultural tourism and homestays, future communities, and agricultural industries.
Street interview in Guangzhou: How's your 2025 and what's your 2026 wishes?
Guangzhou
Street interview in Guangzhou: How's your 2025 and what's your 2026 wishes?
​As 2025 comes to an end, what has the past year meant for expats living in Guangzhou? For those who have spent years in the city, it might be about trying new things with family in familiar places. For newcomers, it might be a year of firsts and new experiences. So as 2026 approaches, what are people looking forward to?
Guangzhou's 2025 in review: Building warm connections with the world
Guangzhou
Guangzhou's 2025 in review: Building warm connections with the world
In 2025, Guangzhou didn't just open its doors—it ignited a new era of global connectivity. By fully leveraging the power of foreign affairs, we have injected vibrant momentum into the city's high-quality development, positioning Guangzhou as a premier gateway for international exchange. Our global network is more active than ever, reinforcing Guangzhou's stature as a world-class international hub.
Hello, 2026
Travel
Hello, 2026
Good Morning! This is for you, for me, for Guangdong— marking the first page of 2026. In our hands, new chapters we invoke. Deep in our hearts, new dreams we evoke.In the morning light, we ink the future bright.
Picture
Diverse exhibitions staged across China during New Year holiday
Diverse exhibitions staged across China during New Year holiday
People visit the Zhengzhou Museum in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 2, 2026. Diverse exhibitions staged at museums, galleries and other cultural institutions across the country have greatly enriched people's life during the New Year holiday.
New Year celebrations across China
New Year celebrations across China
Various activities were held nationwide to celebrate the New Year.
People across China welcome arrival of 2026 at sunrise
People across China welcome arrival of 2026 at sunrise
People pose for photos at sunrise on a beach in Haigang District of Qinhuangdao City, north China's Hebei Province on Jan. 1, 2026.
In pics | Maoming's Gaozhou becomes a "city in the sky"
In pics | Maoming's Gaozhou becomes a "city in the sky"
A breathtaking tapestry of clouds recently descended upon Gaozhou, Maoming, in the morning. From above, the sea of clouds cascaded over skyscrapers, painting the skyline and creating a dreamlike "city in the sky"—a spectacular and romantic visual feast.
In Pics | Tabebuia trees in full bloom in Hengqin
In Pics | Tabebuia trees in full bloom in Hengqin
The purple trumpet trees in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin are now at their peak, with the blooming season lasting just one to two months. If you're planning a visit, here's a handy guide to the best spots.
People flock to stores during Boxing Day sales in Canada
People flock to stores during Boxing Day sales in Canada
People flock to stores during Boxing Day sales in Canada
Guangdong accelerates AI development of toy manufacturing
Guangdong accelerates AI development of toy manufacturing
AI toys feature human-machine interaction, diverse product forms, varied application scenarios and a broad target audience.
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