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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
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CITIE 2025: Guangdong to host global tourism showcase in September
The China (Guangdong) International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE 2025) will take place from September 12 to 14 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex (Zone A) in Guangzhou. Since its debut in 2009, CITIE has grown into one of China's most influential tourism trade fairs, connecting the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area with the global tourism industry.
Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster soars to No.1 on global innovation ranking
Overtaking the Tokyo-Yokohama cluster, the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou sci-tech cluster has surged to the top of the global innovation cluster rankings, according to the latest Global Innovation Index (GII) Cluster study released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on September 1.
China-Latin America Technology Cooperation Development Conference opens in Dongguan, Guangdong
On September 3, the 2025 China-Latin America Technology Cooperation Development Conference, jointly organized by the China-LAC Technology Transfer Center (CLTTC) and the China Science and Technology Exchange Center (CSTEC), officially opened in Dongguan, Guangdong Province.
Global healthcare trendsetter CMEF to be held first time in Guangzhou
The 92nd China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF), widely recognized as the global barometer for healthcare trends, will be held for the first time in Guangzhou from September 26 to 29 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex, aiming to connect local enterprises with global resources.
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Guangzhou's first downtown duty-free store opens with warm international response
Guangzhou’s first downtown duty-free store officially opened its doors to the general public on August 26 at the Guangzhou Friendship Store in the heart of the Tianhe District CBD, attracting a stream of international visitors on its inaugural day.
15th National Games tickets go on sale August 28
The first batch of tickets for the 15th National Games of China and the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities & the 9th National Special Olympics Games (hereinafter referred to as the 15th National Games and Para & Special Olympics) will be available to the public starting at 10:00 AM on August 28, 2025.
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2025 China (Guangzhou) Cross-Border E-Commerce Trade Fair to showcase wider global participation
The 2025 China (Guangzhou) Cross-Border E-Commerce Trade Fair is set to take place from August 15-17 in Guangdong’s capital, Guangzhou, surpassing previous editions in scale, exhibitor quality, and international participation.
Guangdong doubles down on AI & robotics, invites investment
An exchange event focusing on AI and robotics cooperation between the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Yangtze River Delta region was held in Shanghai on August 12, showcasing Guangdong’s thriving innovation ecosystem and inviting businesses to invest in the region’s cutting-edge industries.
Guangzhou Fair expands by 50%, unveils new robot zone
On August 11, the Guangzhou Fair (GZF) hosted its first promotional event in Beijing for its upcoming 33rd edition, set for August 22–24 at Halls A and B of the Canton Fair Complex. This year's fair will increase its exhibition scale by 50% compared to the previous session.
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"Heart of the GBA" sees rapid growth in 3 years with annual GDP surpassing 230 bln yuan
On August 4, a White Paper was released to mark the third anniversary of the implementation of the Nansha Plan, summarizing the latest achievements in the Nansha District, Guangzhou, one of the four major cooperation platforms in the GBA and an important window for China's opening-up.
China's self-developed eVTOL completes first offshore oil platform delivery in Guangdong
On August 3, China's self-developed large electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the V2000CG "CarryAll," completed the world's first offshore oil platform cargo delivery, marking a milestone for low-altitude logistics applications across land and sea.
Guangzhou launches China's first market procurement cosmetics export via "One-Port Through"
On August 1, Guangzhou successfully launched its first batch of cosmetics exports under the "market procurement trade + one-port through" model—the first such case nationwide. A shipment worth $35,000 was cleared through customs and inspection in Guangzhou, transported via Huadu Port to Nansha Port, and then onward to Tanzania.
China's self-developed eVTOL completes first offshore oil platform delivery in Guangdong
Guangzhou launches China's first market procurement cosmetics export via "One-Port Through"
Longest single-span cable-stayed bridge on eastern Guangdong intercity railway completed
August Exhibition Guide | Explore new artistic frontiers in Guangdong
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Shenzhen's Qianhai Shekou FTZ sees 11.5% surge in H1 import-export growth
Shenzhen's Qianhai Shekou Free Trade Zone (FTZ) has unveiled robust foreign trade results for the first half of 2025, reporting a significant 11.5% year-on-year surge in import-export value to 260.8 billion yuan (about $36 billion).
2025 Southern China Book Fair to be held in August in Guangzhou
The 2025 Southern China Book Fair will redefine cultural exchange as it opens its doors at the Canton Fair Complex from August 15 to 19 in Guangzhou. This year's event transcends regional boundaries to emerge as a landmark international platform, seamlessly blending technological innovation, youthful creativity, and cross-cultural dialogue.
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Data Explorer | Guangzhou posts record high foreign trade growth of 15.5%
Shanghai, Beijing, Guangdong province's Guangzhou, Tianjin and Chongqing have been taking the lead in becoming international consumption centers in China, and significant achievements have been made after four years of development.
Over 40 Chinese and U.S. enterprises discuss new cooperation opportunities in Guangzhou
Recently, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Guangzhou Committee (CCPIT Guangzhou) hosted an economic and trade exchange event in Guangzhou, gathering over 40 Chinese and U.S. enterprises to explore new cooperation opportunities.
Guangdong holds matchmaking meeting to buckle up for commercial space industry
Guangdong is planning to enter the commercial space market by deploying enterprises along the aerospace industry chain within the province to foster a local space ecosystem, as revealed at a commercial aerospace industry and capital matchmaking event held on July 22 in Guangzhou.
