China Southern's first C919 aircraft, designated B-919J, landed at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport at 10:15 a.m. August 29, a debut of the airlines' new jet.

In the first seven months of this year, Guangdong's industrial production achieved steady growth, and the manufacturing industry continued to maintain good growth momentum. From January to July, the province's industrial added value above designated size hit 2.29 trillion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 5.7%, and the manufacturing industry increased by 5.7%, according to the Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Statistics.

On August 29, Guangdong Province unveiled an implementation plan for using ultra-long-term special treasury bond funds to support consumer goods trade-in.

On August 28, the Guangdong Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT Guangdong) released a white paper on the development of Guangdong's exhibition industry in 2023.

August 26, 2024, marks the 44th anniversary of the establishment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone. This former agricultural town has developed into an innovative global metropolis, achieving more than 1,000 national milestones, and its GDP has soared from 270 million yuan in 1980 to 3.46 trillion yuan in 2023. Shenzhen is a beacon of reform, led by innovation, and a national model.

Starting from October 1st, eight major cities across China – Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xi'an, Changsha, and Fuzhou – will each establish one downtown duty-free shop, marking a significant expansion of duty-free retailing within the country. These shops are designed to sell tax-exempt goods exclusively to outbound travelers, setting up shops within city limits rather than solely at airports or ports.