Representatives from international community information service centers for INFO Guangdong and Global Promotion Ambassdaors attend a ceremony in Guangzhou yesterday, where the Guangdong Provincial Government Information Office launched four international communication platforms. Photos by Zheng Xinqia unless otherwise stated
Two international blocks in Shenzhen's Nanshan District have been designated as international community information service centers for INFO Guangdong, a newly launched, all-in-one English information service platform.
This announcement was made during a ceremony organized by the Guangdong Provincial Government Information Office, which officially launched four major platforms for international communication in Guangzhou yesterday.
The two blocks are under the administration of Shekou Subdistrict and Zhaoshang Subdistrict. Three other international blocks in Guangzhou were also designated.
INFO Guangdong is positioning itself as a comprehensive English-language information service platform for international audiences.
INFO Guangdong aims to create an all-scenario information service system covering work, life, study, and social interactions, thereby providing comprehensive support for expats to invest, explore, and integrate into Guangdong.
It provides accurate and practical information across multiple channels, covering news updates, government services, legal advice, investment opportunities, culture and tourism, education, and health care.
Shekou Subdistrict, reputed as a mini United Nations, is home to over 6,200 expats from nearly 100 countries.
Participants pose for a group photo after a litchi-picking event organized by the Shekou MSCE in an orchard in Xili, Nanshan, on June 21. The event marked the center’s 8th anniversary celebration. Wei Jie
In 2017, the subdistrict established the Shekou Management and Service Center for Expats (Shekou MSCE) — Shenzhen’s first comprehensive service center for foreigners.
Yang Yan, director of Shekou MSCE, said in an interview yesterday that the center provides streamlined administrative services, including residence registration and visa consultations, as well as community integration support through public services and cultural activities for expats in the area.
Jason Woodard from the U.S. raises a question during a seminar on individual income tax at the activity center of Shekou MSCE in Nanshan District on March 21. Claudia Wei
In September 2020, the subdistrict launched the Shekou Foreign Legal Assistance Center, Guangdong's first center for foreign-related legal services.
Specialized teams at the Shekou Foreign Legal Assistance Center deliver multilingual legal services, including legal consultation, dispute mediation, and notarization, as well as advisory services for taxes, visas, and patents.
Lis Tatiana (R), from Belarus, learns to cook kung pao chicken during a Shekou Expats’ Night School cooking session organized by Shekou MSCE in Nanshan District on April 8. Courtesy of Shekou MSCE
In 2025, it introduced the Shekou Day/Night School for Expatriates, offering language classes, sports exchanges, and cultural experiences.
The Nanshan International Cultural Exchange & Service Center (NSIC) in Zhaoshang Subdistrict, which is home to 5,000 expats and seven international schools with over 4,500 students, was established in 2019.
It provides one-stop multilingual services, including work permit assistance and legal/lifestyle guidance.
NSIC unveils the NSIC International Community Workspace, an important part of its service network for overseas residents, in Zhaoshang Subdistrct on Nov. 28, 2024. Courtesy of NSIC
At yesterday's launch ceremony, Guangdong also launched three other international communication platforms.
They are IP Guangdong (a comprehensive resource sharing and image branding platform), LIVE Guangdong (a slow live-streaming platform), and GO Guangdong (a service platform for international visits).
Attendees watch a presentation on "Live Guangdong," one of the newly launched international communication platforms introduced during a ceremony in Guangzhou yesterday.
IP Guangdong encourages public participation in global storytelling, highlighting Guangdong’s visual identity.
INFO Guangdong delivers user-targeted information services and fosters emotional engagement with international audiences.
GO Guangdong offers an organized visit service system that enables immersive experiences.
LIVE Guangdong presents authentic, real-time footage, inviting global audience to appreciate the beauty of southern China at a relaxed pace.
