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Several rail & highway projects in GBA underway to enhance connectivity between key cities
Significant progress has been reported on several major infrastructure projects within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), promising to drastically reduce travel times and enhance connectivity between key cities.
Maoming leads east, west, north Guangdong in GDP during 14th Five-Year Plan
Maoming, a coastal city in western Guangdong, saw its economic aggregate scale reach new heights, surpassing 400 billion yuan and ranking first among cities in eastern, western, and northern Guangdong during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025).
Zhanjiang sees annual growth of 7.5% in foreign trade during 14th Five-Year Plan period
Zhaoqing forges new growth through emerging industries during China's 14th Five-Year Plan period
Maoming leads east, west, north Guangdong in GDP during 14th Five-Year Plan
Canton Fair Complex to launch "one-click navigation" smart system in 2026
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Shantou's foreign capital utilization grows 25.4% annually during 14th Five-Year Plan
Shantou, a coastal city in eastern Guangdong, experienced an average annual growth of 25.4% in the actual use of foreign capital during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), according to a press conference held in Guangzhou on January 4, as part of a series reviewing the province's development during this planning period.
Jiangmen's GDP growth ranks 4th in Guangdong Province, achieving new progress in high-quality development
Since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), Jiangmen's regional gross domestic product (GDP) has surpassed 420 billion yuan, with an average annual growth rate of 5.2% over the first four years.
Huizhou's first Bonded Logistics Center clears final inspection, set to boost regional manufacturing
This final step paves the way for the center to start operations upon formal approval, offering functions like bonded warehousing and international distribution to support the regional manufacturing industry.
Shantou's foreign capital utilization grows 25.4% annually during 14th Five-Year Plan
Jiangmen's GDP growth ranks 4th in Guangdong Province, achieving new progress in high-quality development
Huizhou's first Bonded Logistics Center clears final inspection, set to boost regional manufacturing
Maldives International Business Center launched in Guangzhou's Nansha
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Two new high-speed railways open, linking Pearl River Delta with eastern and western Guangdong within 2 hours
On December 22, the Guangzhou-Zhanjiang High-Speed Railway was put into operation, reducing the travel time from Guangzhou to the westernmost city in the province to just 1.5 hours. At the same time, the Shantou South-Shantou section of the high-speed railway commenced operations, allowing travel between Guangzhou and Shantou, an eastern city in Guangdong, in just 2 hours.
South China’s Guangdong welcomes its fourth airport with 10 million annual passengers
On December 24, Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport in South China's Guangdong province recorded its 10-millionth passenger of the year, becoming the province's fourth airport to reach this milestone, after Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, Shenzhen Bao'an Airport, and Zhuhai Jinwan Airport.
Second batch of Guangdong's characteristic shopping towns announced, integrating culture, tourism, commerce, and cuisine
The 2025 list of Guangdong Province's characteristic shopping towns was recently released, featuring a total of 34 towns (subdistricts) across the province. These towns provide consumers and tourists with rich, high-quality, and specialized shopping experiences.
Follow Guangdong city catering brand matrix to explore cuisines of all 21 prefecture-level cities
Calling all foodies in Guangdong! Expats living here are in for a treat—all 21 cities in the province are launching official Yue Cuisine recommendations. It's time to grab your food map and embark on a delicious journey across Guangdong!
Second batch of Guangdong's characteristic shopping towns announced, integrating culture, tourism, commerce, and cuisine
Follow Guangdong city catering brand matrix to explore cuisines of all 21 prefecture-level cities
2025 Guangzhou Film Expo concludes with over 6.6 billion yuan in intended transactions
Guangzhou launches 2025 car parade highlighting technology, culture and urban life
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Guangzhou cracks ranks of global first-tier cities during China's 14th Five-Year Plan Period; economy soars
Guangdong's capital city, Guangzhou, has made significant achievements during China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) period, with its GDP increment projected to reach 700 billion yuan and its world city ranking advancing into the global first-tier category, as disclosed at a press conference held on December 8 in Guangzhou.
GBA world-class airport cluster becomes hot spot in air traffic
On December 6, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport announced that from January 1 to December 2 this year, the airport handled a cumulative total of 76.52 million passengers, already surpassing the full-year total for 2024. International passenger volume reached 15.84 million, a year-on-year increase of 19.01%, accounting for 20.70% of the total passenger traffic.
China Southern further expands Australia network with Virgin Australia code-share and boosted Guangzhou-Sydney flights
China Southern Airlines will increase capacity on its Guangzhou-Sydney route, raising frequencies to four daily round trips between December 13, 2025, and February 24, 2026. The enhanced schedule coincides with the carrier's celebration of 25 years of direct flights between the two cities.
Chaozhou expands tax refund shopping to attract international visitors
The historic city of Chaozhou in Guangdong has launched its first tax-refund scheme for overseas tourists, authorizing two tax refund shops and one "buy-now, refund-now" store. The move aims to enhance the city's appeal as an international destination by allowing visitors to reclaim value-added tax (VAT) on purchases.
GBA world-class airport cluster becomes hot spot in air traffic
2025 TRAIN Workshop kicks off in Shenzhen to focus on global trade, economic policies
China Southern further expands Australia network with Virgin Australia code-share and boosted Guangzhou-Sydney flights
Chaozhou expands tax refund shopping to attract international visitors
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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
