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Guangdong's foreign trade grows 6.5% annually during first four years of 14th Five-Year Plan
Guangdong's efforts to promote high-level opening-up have delivered notable results during China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025). The province's foreign trade grew at an average annual rate of 6.5% in the first four years of the plan, maintaining its status as the country's largest trading province for 39 consecutive years. The data were released at a press conference on November 28.
Guangzhou's Zhujiang New Town Racecourse Site to be transformed into world-class central park
A detailed plan for the redevelopment of the Zhujiang New Town Racecourse (Machang) area was approved. The site will be reshaped into a world-class central urban park, featuring an integrated "luxury retail + high-end hotel + experiential lifestyle" consumption cluster.
2025 Cross-border E-commerce Conference to open in Guangzhou's Nansha
Guangzhou's Zhujiang New Town Racecourse Site to be transformed into world-class central park
China Southern boosts Europe and Australia connectivity by opening Madrid and Darwin routes
Guangdong launches winter-season invoice lottery to boost local consumption
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2025 GBA Cultural Industry Investment Conference spotlights AI's growing role
Artificial intelligence took center stage as the 2025 Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Cultural Industry Investment Conference opened in Guangzhou on November 26, with experts and industry leaders highlighting how new technologies are reshaping China's cultural industries.
2025 GBA Science Forum to run across Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao from December 6-8
The 2025 Greater Bay Area Science Forum will take place from December 6–8 across Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, bringing together leading scientists, industry heads, and policymakers for three days of high-level discussions on frontier technologies and emerging industries.
Guangdong and Singapore to deepen partnerships in a wide range of projects
The 15th meeting of the Singapore-Guangdong Collaboration Council was held in Guangzhou on Tuesday, announcing 20 new cooperation projects in areas including technological innovation, education and talent development, biomedicine, financial services, and green energy.
Guangdong and Singapore to deepen partnerships in a wide range of projects
2025 Understanding China Conference to kick off in Guangzhou
Guangzhou-Zhanjiang High-Speed Railway starts trial operation
"The Phantom of the Opera" returns to Guangzhou in January 2026
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China Xplained | Why China's 15th National Games matters beyond sports?
But this year is special: for the first time in history, Guangdong Province and two Special Administrative Regions—Hong Kong and Macao—are co-hosting the National Games. And that alone makes this year's Games much bigger than just sports.
GBA: where mountains meet seas, future is being forged
In the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, a grand event, the 15th National Games, unfolds with sweeping momentum. This is not just an athletic competition, but a symphonic poem jointly composed for the first time by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. And the poem begins with a drop of dew.
New expressway halves travel time between downtown Guangzhou and South Station
On November 12, the Guangnan Expressway, including the Haizhuwan Tunnel and the free southern connection line, opened for trial operation. Once fully operational, the expressway will enable travel between Guangzhou South Railway Station and the city center in just 15 minutes.
Qingyuan opens first tax-refund store for international tourists
Qingyuan in Guangdong province has launched its first tax-refund store for international tourists, part of a national effort to make shopping more attractive to visitors from abroad. The Qingyuan Sheraton Hotel received the official designation this week, allowing eligible overseas shoppers to claim refunds on value-added tax (VAT) for items purchased there.
GBA: where mountains meet seas, future is being forged
Foreign enterprises on CIIE: An open platform full of opportunities
New expressway halves travel time between downtown Guangzhou and South Station
Qingyuan opens first tax-refund store for international tourists
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GBA 2025 Global Investment Promotion kicks off, foreign firms positive on outlook
Jointly organized by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, the conference showcased the GBA's economic vitality, innovation momentum and investment potential, providing a broad platform for global enterprises to invest and operate.
Guangdong unveils initiative linking key upcoming events and holidays to boost tourism and consumption this winter
Guangdong has launched a winter-season initiative aimed at stimulating tourism and consumer spending by linking major upcoming events and holidays, including the 15th National Games, preparations for the 2026 APEC summit in Shenzhen, the winter school break, and the Lunar New Year.
GBA 2025 Global Investment Promotion kicks off, foreign firms positive on outlook
Livable, business- and travel-friendly GBA takes shape during 14th Five-Year Plan period
Guangdong unveils initiative linking key upcoming events and holidays to boost tourism and consumption this winter
Shanwei kicks off its first International Jewelry Exhibition
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Foreign-invested enterprises operating in Guangdong for over 30 years and outstanding ESG cases unveiled
On October 30, a list of outstanding ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) cases from foreign-invested enterprises in Guangdong and a list of foreign-invested enterprises that have operated in Guangdong for over 30 years were released for the first time at the top 100 foreign-invested companies in Guangdong launch event.
Guangdong's bonded zones record 15.5% foreign trade growth in first three quarters of 2025
In the first three quarters of 2025, the total imports and exports of Guangdong's comprehensive bonded zones (CBZs) reached 708.674 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 15.5% and contributing 1.4 percentage points to the province's overall foreign trade growth. Exports totaled 342.924 billion yuan, up 24.2%, while imports amounted to 365.75 billion yuan, an increase of 8.4%.
Global traders swap stories at Canton Fair, highlighting partnership and innovation
A storytelling session titled "My Canton Fair Story" was held at the Canton Fair Convention Center on October 25, bringing together overseas buyers from the United States, UAE, Tunisia, and Chile with Chinese exhibitors from sectors such as rural revitalization and service robotics. Participants shared firsthand experiences of how the fair has helped connect businesses across borders.
Phase 2 of 138th Canton Fair concludes, attracting nearly 240,000 overseas buyers
On October 27, the second phase of the 138th Canton Fair concluded. As of 5:00 PM on that date, the cumulative number of overseas buyers attending offline had reached nearly 240,000 from 223 countries and regions worldwide. This represents a 6.8% increase compared to the same period of the previous session, setting a new record.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport opens Terminal 3 and fifth runway
Guangdong's bonded zones record 15.5% foreign trade growth in first three quarters of 2025
Global traders swap stories at Canton Fair, highlighting partnership and innovation
Phase 2 of 138th Canton Fair concludes, attracting nearly 240,000 overseas buyers
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Phase 1 of 138th Canton Fair concludes with nearly 158,000 overseas buyers
On October 19, the first phase of the 138th Canton Fair concluded in Guangzhou. Focusing on advanced manufacturing, the fair attracted a total of 157,946 offline overseas buyers from 222 countries and regions worldwide, representing a 6.3% increase compared to the previous edition.
Guangdong's actual utilized FDI reaches 78.13 billion yuan in first three quarters of 2025
As a pivotal province for China's open economy and foreign investment, Guangdong saw its actually utilized foreign capital grow by 8.8% year-on-year to 78.13 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, as reported at a press conference on October 22.
Guangdong launches global campaign to boost inbound tourism
Guangdong's AI manufacturing plan targets over 20 billion yuan investment by 2027
Guangdong's actual utilized FDI reaches 78.13 billion yuan in first three quarters of 2025
24th Shantou (Chenghai) International Toys & Gifts Fair kicks off
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"Very useful!" Foreign buyers of Canton Fair amazed by INFO Guangdong's information services
The 138th Canton Fair kicked off in Guangzhou on October 15. INFO Guangdong, as Guangdong's information service platform, launched a series of information services, winning consecutive praises from international buyers.
China reshaping your tomorrow with robots at Canton Fair
The 138th Canton Fair is in full swing (Oct 15-Nov 4). Gathering top-tier products from across China, it's not only about business deals but also about the future. Walk the halls of the world's largest trade show, and you'll find a new wave of the global workforce: intelligent robots from China.
Faster clearance and tax refunds: Guangzhou Customs launches new measures to support Canton Fair
A series of measures aimed at overseas exhibitors and buyers has been introduced by Guangzhou Customs to ensure the smooth operation of the 138th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), being held in three phases from October 15 to November 4 in Guangzhou City, South China.
Guide for Canton Fair instant tax refund & shopping offers
Must-have city transport apps in China② | For Canton Fair and beyond
China reshaping your tomorrow with robots at Canton Fair
Faster clearance and tax refunds: Guangzhou Customs launches new measures to support Canton Fair
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Guangdong hosts promotion event at CIFTIS to highlight GBA opportunities
On September 10, the opening day of the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), Guangdong Province organized a promotion event focusing on new opportunities in service trade within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
What solutions do Guangdong's AI products provide for global lifestyle and production?
On September 10, the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services opened at Shougang Park in Beijing. Over 30 enterprises from nine cities across Guangdong, including Guangzhou and Shenzhen, showcased their innovations at the themed exhibition.
3rd Business Conference on GBA Development to open in Guangzhou on Sept. 15
Guangdong's market entities surpass 20 million, leading national growth
Guangzhou hosts 2025 International Airport Expo as industry leaders eye future of air travel
Guangzhou wows foreign representatives with advanced technology
