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Emojis decode the future industrial high-quality development of Guangdong in 2025
The Provincial High-quality Development Conference was held in Guangdong on February 5, the first working day after the Chinese New Year holiday. The event focused on building a modern industrial system with greater international competitiveness to drive further high-quality development.

Guangdong to build a modern industrial system through better leveraging foreign trade and investment in 2025
Despite changes and challenges in 2024, Guangdong province, a leading economic region in China, saw its foreign trade volume exceed 9 trillion yuan and reach a new high, maintaining its top position in the nation for 39 consecutive years.

Sub-forum of Guangdong’s High-Quality Development conference highlights balanced growth with focus on county-level economy
On the afternoon of February 5, a key sub-forum of Guangdong's Provincial High-Quality Development Conference brought together government officials, experts, and industry leaders to assess the progress of the "Hundreds, Thousands, and Tens of Thousands Project." Launched two years ago, the initiative aims to drive rural revitalization, foster county-level economic growth, and promote balanced regional development across the province.
Guangdong releases 2025 action plan for building a modern industrial system
Emojis decode the future industrial high-quality development of Guangdong in 2025
Guangdong to build a modern industrial system through better leveraging foreign trade and investment in 2025
Sub-forum of Guangdong’s High-Quality Development conference highlights balanced growth with focus on county-level economy
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Guangdong unveils measures to build sci-tech financial system
Guangdong Province has introduced a set of measures to build a science and technology financial system, including supporting the listing of technology companies, enhancing venture capital and equity investment, and improving financial tools to support innovation.

Guangdong's industrial output estimated to exceed RMB 20 trillion in 2024
Guangdong's industrial output is projected to surpass RMB 20 trillion for the full year of 2024, with revenues of industrial enterprises above a designated size exceeding RMB 19 trillion and software business revenues topping RMB 2 trillion, all marking new trillion-yuan milestones.

Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport opens 4th runway, becoming the only four-runway airport in GBA
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport officially opens its fourth runway on January 23. With the landing of flight CZ6731 on the new runway at 8:10 am, the airport has become the first and only four-runway airport in the Greater Bay Area.
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China Xplained | How deputies to Guangdong Provincial People's Congress address concerns from foreign investors?
What are the current concerns of foreign investors running business in Guangdong? And what solutions can Guangdong's Two Sessions deliver to address them? This episode of China Xplained will find out.

American companies choose to reinvest in China for long-term future: AmCham South China
Harley Seyedin, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in South China (AmCham South China), told GDToday that American companies are here to stay, and not a single member of the American Chamber of Commerce in South China has left China, even though 2024 was a year marked by rising protectionism and "decoupling" attempts.

EU eyes emerging industry investment opportunities in Guangdong
In 2024, Guangdong's annual foreign trade imports and exports are expected to exceed RMB 9 trillion, with the European Union (EU) being one of its key cooperation partners. Data shows that in the first three quarters of last year, Guangdong's imports and exports with the EU grew positively, achieving a 5.5% increase.

GBA's sound industrial chains and efficient demand response retain Singaporean investors: SingCham Guangdong
When tracing back his investment experiences in Guangdong, or the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), more precisely, Lim expressed his incredulity to GDToday on the response to new products developed here, thanks to the entire industrial chain in the region. It can be arranged within a few hours if you submit the demand to make samples.

GBA's robust consumer market & high-quality manufacturing sector key drivers in securing investment from Japanese enterprises: Jetro Guangzhou
As the global business environment navigates heightened uncertainties in 2024, shaped by increasing protectionism and growing fragmentation in international trade, Guangdong continues to demonstrate the resilience of its economy.
American companies choose to reinvest in China for long-term future: AmCham South China
EU eyes emerging industry investment opportunities in Guangdong
GBA's sound industrial chains and efficient demand response retain Singaporean investors: SingCham Guangdong
GBA's robust consumer market & high-quality manufacturing sector key drivers in securing investment from Japanese enterprises: Jetro Guangzhou
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Guangdong to distribute 8 million yuan in vouchers to attract visitors for Chinese New Year
Guangdong will launch a subsidy program in cultural and tourism consumption to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Running from January 8 to February 15, the program offers 8 million Chinese yuan in vouchers to visitors traveling to Guangdong and local residents. Friends from around the globe are warmly invited to experience the festive season in Guangdong!

Petrochemical new material investment projects worth 92 bln yuan signed in Huizhou
The High-End Petrochemical New Materials Investment Promotion Conference was held in Huizhou, Guangdong on January 6, 2025 with a total of 94 cooperation projects signed with a planned investment amount of 92.902 billion yuan.

Guangdong's "sea of pineapple" welcomes global buyers
As the pineapple harvest season approaches in Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, the county's magistrate has recently issued an invitation letter to global pineapple buyers, inviting them to visit Xuwen and taste the fruits in person.
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A look back at 2024 via AIGC: Embrace every season with GDToday
From the cool breeze of the Beginning of Autumn to the whispering wind of Major Snow, AI brings to life the transitions between the Solar Terms and the rich and wonderful folk customs of Guangdong, allowing you to sense the heritage and warmth of culture.
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Guangzhou launches first comprehensive information service platform for foreign talent
On December 24th, Guangzhou officially launched the "Charming Guangzhou" channel as its first comprehensive information service platform for foreign talents during the 2024 Convention on Exchange of Overseas Talents and the 26th Guangzhou Convention of Overseas Chinese Scholars in Science and Technology.

News Xplained | China's latest visa-free policy sets to boost inbound tourism
If you wanna know what the mysterious East looks like, now is the best time! With Christmas just around the corner, China has just rolled out a significant relaxation of its visa-free transit policy, making it easier than ever to experience its breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and dynamic culture.
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Guangdong ranks 1st in China's regional innovation capability for 8 consecutive years
Guangdong has ranked first in China's regional innovation capability for eight consecutive years, according to a press conference held by the Guangdong Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology on December 18.
Baiyun Airport greets first batch of passengers under relaxed visa-free transit policy
Discover Guangdong in 144 hours: International travel merchants to embark on a vibrant journey
WeChat Pay makes your China travel smoother
Guangdong ranks 1st in China's regional innovation capability for 8 consecutive years
Guangzhou highlights 4.4% YoY growth in bilateral trade with ROK
Macao International Airport's Hengqin upstream cargo terminal project officially launched
Guangzhou Metro announces enhanced security checks, advises passengers to plan ahead
Unmanned low-altitude tourism project lands in Shantou's Nan'ao Island