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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.
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Sweet touchdown in Guangdong: int'l travelers cool down with lychees at Baiyun Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport saw an unusually sweet welcome today as the "Sweet Touchdown in Guangdong: Chill with Lychee" tasting event officially kicked off, drawing crowds of curious international travelers eager to tastethe region's iconic summer fruit.

Guangzhou launches 14-day express shipping route to LA, U.S.
On July 16, the vessel Ren Jian 8 departed from the Nansha Port Area of Guangzhou Port, marking the official launch of the first direct express shipping route from Guangzhou to the U.S. West Coast. The new route enables cargo to reach the Port of Los Angeles in just 14 days.

Guangzhou deploys cutting-edge tech for national games, boosting urban innovation
As China prepares for the 15th National Games, the first to be jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, Guangzhou is leveraging the event to showcase technologies designed to enhance accessibility, sustainability, and urban efficiency. These innovations will be introduced during the November event before being scaled up for citywide applications.

Int'l conference held in Guangdong highlights GBA's clinical trial breakthroughs
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) International Clinical Trial Conference was held in Shenzhen, Guangdong, on July 12, inviting global medical experts, journal editors, and academics to explore how cutting-edge research can be rapidly translated into patient care.

New low-altitude air route to open between Shenzhen and Dong'ao Island of Zhuhai
On July 15, an intercity low-altitude air route from Shenzhen to Dong’ao Island in Zhuhai was announced. The first group of passengers got onboard a helicopter, taking off from Shenzhen Shekou Cruise Homeport and landing 25 minutes later at the helipad on Dong'ao Island. The route will officially open for regular service on July 26.
World's first 24/7 humanoid robot with autonomous battery swapping unveiled in Shenzhen
Guangzhou deploys cutting-edge tech for national games, boosting urban innovation
Int'l conference held in Guangdong highlights GBA's clinical trial breakthroughs
New low-altitude air route to open between Shenzhen and Dong'ao Island of Zhuhai