Ahmed Al-Kuhali, CEO of Saudi Arabia-based Bayt Solution, is a regular visitor to the Canton Fair. His company specializes in home and office solutions, including furniture and smart home products. Between the fair's phases, he always makes time for an equally important task: visiting factories.

During the 139th Canton Fair, held from April 15 to May 5 in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong Province, the city's intended transaction volume with ASEAN markets rose 23.3% year on year, according to the Guangzhou Municipal Commerce Bureau on May 6. Buyers from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and other ASEAN countries were the main drivers of the order growth.

China has expanded zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with diplomatic ties, effective May 1, covering 100% of tariff lines. From partial exemptions for least developed countries in 2005 to full coverage for 33 least developed countries in 2024, market access has steadily widened.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport will significantly increase shuttle bus services linking Metro Gaozeng Station and Terminal 3 from 2 am on May 7, when all flights currently operating from Terminal 1 are relocated to the new terminal.

The 2026 Global Shapers Community We Shape Greater Bay Area Retreat was held recently in Guangzhou, attracting 65 youth leaders from 15 countries and regions as well as 25 Global Shapers Community (GSC) hubs.

On May 4 (French time), the Prix Versailles released its 2026 list of the "World's Most Beautiful Museums." The list included two Chinese museums, both from Guangdong Province.