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New foreign-invested companies increases by 16.8% in Jan-Feb in Guangdong
In the first two months (January-February) of 2025, a total of 3,484 new foreign-invested enterprises were established in Guangdong, with a year-on-year increase of 16.8%, and the actual use of foreign capital during the period reached 23.31 billion yuan, up 5.9% year-on-year.
Guangdong's transportation development plan supports the launch of low-altitude passenger routes
From 2025 to 2027, Guangdong plans to invest approximately 600 billion yuan in road and waterway projects, with a total transportation investment (including railways and airports) expected to reach 900 billion yuan.
Another national large-scale scientific facility lands in Guangzhou
On March 25, the Human Cell Lineage Atlas Facility (CLAF), a major scientific and technological infrastructure during China's 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), officially commenced construction on the Guangzhou International Bio Island.
Guangdong's transportation development plan supports the launch of low-altitude passenger routes
Guangdong boosts Chaozhou ceramic industry's global reach with cross-border e-commerce
Foreign investors and companies explore business opportunities in Guangzhou’s Nansha
Another national large-scale scientific facility lands in Guangzhou
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Guangdong enters 4.0 employment era: Attracting GBA talent & boosting industry-education integration
On March 16, an eye-catching "Nezha" coser made its debut at the Canton Fair Complex, drawing a large crowd of job seekers to inquire about position details at the Guangdong Human Resources Management Association (GDHRMA) booth. A large-scale job fair was held in Guangzhou as part of Guangdong's "Millions of Talents Gather in Guangdong" initiative. It attracted nearly 120,000 students from over 1,000 universities, both domestic and overseas, to register and participate.
"Land Aircraft Carrier" set for mass production by 2026 as Guangzhou pioneers low-altitude economy
On March 18, a media tour in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, provided a closer look at the city's rapidly growing low-altitude economy and aerospace sectors, featuring key industry players such as XPENG AEROHT, EHang, and XAG.
Guangdong enters 4.0 employment era: Attracting GBA talent & boosting industry-education integration
"Land Aircraft Carrier" set for mass production by 2026 as Guangzhou pioneers low-altitude economy
Textile garment exhibition opens in Shantou, showcasing industry innovation and global trade
Why Shantou? Explore world's largest underwear, loungewear production base
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Guangdong's foreign trade hits 1.35 tln yuan in first two months of 2025 with EV exports surging 119.5%
In the first two months of 2025, Guangdong's foreign trade import and export volume reached 1.35 trillion yuan, accounting for 20.6% of the national total, an increase of 0.1 percentage points, according to statistics from the Guangdong Sub-Administration of the GACC.
Guangdong's CBEC soars: policy boosts, market expansion, and supply chain strength drive success
On March 12, Guangdong hosted its cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) high-quality development seminar, gathering leaders and practitioners from CBEC platforms, enterprises, supporting services, and industry organizations.
Guangdong accelerates cross-border e-commerce growth with policy overhauls and global partnerships
Guangdong, China's manufacturing and foreign trade powerhouse, has rolled out groundbreaking policies to streamline cross-border e-commerce, achieving a record 745.4 billion yuan ($103 billion) in transactions in 2024, according to a cross-border e-commerce-themed event held by the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province on March 12.
Achieve 12,000 km of expressway to traffic in Guangdong by 2025 to accelerate connectivity in GBA
A conference on accelerating the development of a strong transportation province and the 2025 provincial transportation work meeting was held recently. The meeting summarized the work done in 2024, outlined key tasks for 2025, and interpreted the high-quality development plan for the transportation sector over the next three years (2025-2027).
Photo exhibition themed on "Biodiversity in Guangdong" opens in Guangzhou
On March 12, a photography exhibition named "All Creatures Great and Small in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA)—GBA Biodiversity Photography Exhibition" was unveiled at the Guangzhou Cultural and Arts Center in South China's Guangdong Province.
Guangdong's CBEC soars: policy boosts, market expansion, and supply chain strength drive success
Guangdong accelerates cross-border e-commerce growth with policy overhauls and global partnerships
Achieve 12,000 km of expressway to traffic in Guangdong by 2025 to accelerate connectivity in GBA
Photo exhibition themed on "Biodiversity in Guangdong" opens in Guangzhou
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China Xplained | How is AI powering the real world in China?
As China gears up for its annual Two Sessions, the world is also closely watching the country's next plans for AI advancements. How is AI powering the real world in China? And what will be the country's next moves in the sector? This episode of China Xplained will find out the answers.
Secretary General of EuCham in China: 3/4 members reinvest in China
"Approximately three-quarters of our members do reinvest their profits in China, which is a signal that they see continued growth opportunities for themselves here," Adam Dunnet, Secretary General of the European Union Chamber of Commerce (EuCham) in China, shared with GDToday his optimistic outlook on China's economic development and European countries' reinvestment in China.
Former Slovenian president: China a key pillar of global economic stability
"5% growth in China equates to 1/3 of the global growth. If we think about this, we can see the stabilizing effect of Chinese growth, and its stable growth benefits the whole world," said Danilo Türk, former President of Slovenia, as well as President of Club de Madrid in an exclusive interview with GDToday.
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Shenzhen 2025: Innovation, growth, and global ambitions
From a fishing village to a global tech powerhouse, Shenzhen continues to redefine the future. In 2025, as China's "City of Future" marks the 45th anniversary of its economic miracle, its government work report unveils bold plans that blend innovation, resilience, and global vision.
Dongguan sets 5 percent economic growth targets for 2025 | Dongguan Two Sessions
The 17th Dongguan Municipal People's Congress kicked off its fifth session on February 27. During the meeting, Mayor Lv Chengxi delivered a government work report outlining the city's economic and social development goals for 2025.
Bridging counties to global markets: conference in Qingyuan fuels cross-border e-commerce
On February 26, the "Qingyuan Industry Matchmaking Conference: Cross-Border E-Commerce Empowering the 'High-quality Development Project for Guangdong Counties, Towns, and Villages (the Project)'" was held in Fogang County, Qingyuan.
240-hour visa-free transit hits two months! What new conveniences await international travellers?
It has been two months since the National Immigration Administration of China fully relaxed and optimized the visa-free transit policy to 240-hour visa-free entry, effective December 17, 2024. By February 17, 2025, nearly 3,000 passengers have enjoyed this convenient policy at Baiyun Airport.
Dongguan sets 5 percent economic growth targets for 2025 | Dongguan Two Sessions
GBA private entrepreneurs discuss modern industrial development in Dongguan
Bridging counties to global markets: conference in Qingyuan fuels cross-border e-commerce
240-hour visa-free transit hits two months! What new conveniences await international travellers?
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Guangzhou issues e-commerce high-quality development measures with incentives up to 10 million yuan for enterprises
Recently, Guangzhou issued 19 measures to facilitate the high-quality development of e-commerce in order to support e-commerce enterprises in expanding and undergoing digital transformation to help build the city into an international consumption center.
China Southern Airlines to open up Urumqi-Guangzhou-Kuala Lumpur route
Starting February 24, 2025, China Southern Airlines (CSA) will launch a new round-trip flight service connecting Urumqi, Guangzhou, and Kuala Lumpur. This new route marks CSA's first direct flight from Xinjiang to Malaysia, and its fifth overall to Kuala Lumpur from China, joining existing services from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Changsha, and Zhengzhou.
Guangdong's first provincial-city-district-township jointly-built "reverse enclave" settles in Nanhai, Foshan
On February 19, the Maoming Dianbai-Foshan Nanhai Industrial Cooperation Park was inaugurated in Foshan City. This marks the first "reverse enclave" jointly built by provincial, city, district, and township levels in Guangdong Province.
Low-altitude flights to soon take off in Guangdong, offering affordable aerial commute
Total foreign trade value of Huangpu Customs up by 8.1% in 2024
China Southern Airlines to open up Urumqi-Guangzhou-Kuala Lumpur route
Guangdong's first provincial-city-district-township jointly-built "reverse enclave" settles in Nanhai, Foshan
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5 foreign law firms approved to set up representative offices in China, 3 in Shenzhen
Recently, the Ministry of Justice of China has approved five foreign law firms to set up representative offices in China after examination under the Regulations on the Administration of Foreign Law Firms' Representative Offices in China.
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Emojis decode the future industrial high-quality development of Guangdong in 2025
The Provincial High-quality Development Conference was held in Guangdong on February 5, the first working day after the Chinese New Year holiday. The event focused on building a modern industrial system with greater international competitiveness to drive further high-quality development.
Guangdong to build a modern industrial system through better leveraging foreign trade and investment in 2025
Despite changes and challenges in 2024, Guangdong province, a leading economic region in China, saw its foreign trade volume exceed 9 trillion yuan and reach a new high, maintaining its top position in the nation for 39 consecutive years.
Sub-forum of Guangdong’s High-Quality Development conference highlights balanced growth with focus on county-level economy
On the afternoon of February 5, a key sub-forum of Guangdong's Provincial High-Quality Development Conference brought together government officials, experts, and industry leaders to assess the progress of the "Hundreds, Thousands, and Tens of Thousands Project." Launched two years ago, the initiative aims to drive rural revitalization, foster county-level economic growth, and promote balanced regional development across the province.
Guangdong releases 2025 action plan for building a modern industrial system
Emojis decode the future industrial high-quality development of Guangdong in 2025
Guangdong to build a modern industrial system through better leveraging foreign trade and investment in 2025
Sub-forum of Guangdong’s High-Quality Development conference highlights balanced growth with focus on county-level economy
