Guangzhou is opening its first downtown duty-free store on August 26 in Tianhe District, allowing outbound international travelers to conveniently purchase duty-free goods directly in the city center before their trips.

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.

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.

Planning a trip to China? Want to explore Guangdong Province further? At the outset, don’t let language barriers or unfamiliar payment systems slow you down.

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.

Guangzhou Academy of Social Sciences (GZASS) published a Blue Book titled Annual Report on City Internationalization of Guangzhou (2025) on August 12. This book aims to provide insight into Guangzhou’s development in 2024.