The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), one of China's most open and economically dynamic regions, is deepening its business ties with Colombia.

On October 29th, the 2024 World Laureates Greater Bay Area Forum convened at One Pengrui in Guangzhou, bringing together Nobel Laureates and global thought leaders under the theme "Journey With the World." Jointly hosted by the Parkland Foundation and the WLA Foundation, the forum sought to amplify Guangzhou's role as a dynamic center for science and technology in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

On October 27, GDToday invited international purchasers from the U.K., Begium, Tajikistan and more to emark on the second episode of the Canton Fair Business Tour, offering a unique opportunity for international guests of the Canton Fair to delve into Baiyun District of Guangzhou.

From October 29 to 30, as invited by the Guangdong People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, a delegation of representatives from international sister cities and friendly organizations in five countries, including South Korea, Russia, Serbia, Tunisia, and Vietnam, arrived in Shenzhen for a visit.

China's domestically produced aircraft, the ARJ21, successfully completed its longest commercial flight on Tuesday, landing at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport after departing from Sam Ratulangi International Airport in Manado, Indonesia.

The Nanzhong Expressway, connecting Nansha in Guangzhou to Zhongshan, opened at 3 PM October 30. This infrastructure links the cities of Guangzhou, Zhongshan, and Shenzhen, integrating various expressways and national highways,  to enhance connectivity in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

If you want to trade with China, you have to come to Guangdong.

In a recent press conference, the Guangdong Sub-administration of GACC reported that the province's foreign trade reached 6.75 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of 2024, marking a year-on-year growth of 11.1%. The growth rate surpasses the national average by 5.8 percentage points, with exports totaling 4.39 trillion yuan (up 9.1%) and imports at 2.36 trillion yuan (up 15%).

Guangdong achieved a GDP of 9,993.918 billion yuan, representing a 3.4% year-on-year increase, according to the report of the province's economic performance for the first three quarters of 2024 released by the Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Statistics on October 21.

The second phase of the 136th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) will be held at the Pazhou Complex in Haizhu District, Guangzhou, from October 23 to October 27. We have compiled information on Canton Fair benefits, buyer certificate registration offices in Haizhu District, airlines that offer check-in services at the Pazhou Ferry Terminal, and more. Keep this handy!

The UK launched a new visa application centre in Guangzhou on Tuesday.

Let's hit the streets to get the answers straight from the veterans of Canton Fair. You'll discover the reasons behind their enthusiasm—from the diverse range of products and the latest market trends to the invaluable networking opportunities.

Dr. Harley Seyedin, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in South China (AmCham South China), shared his insights on the Canton Fair in a live stream with GDToday.

The total exhibition area of the 136th Canton Fair is 1.55 million square meters, and it features a total of 74,000 booths distributed among 55 exhibition areas and 171 special zones. The first phase will take place from October 15th to October 19th and includes six categories: electronics & appliances, manufacturing, vehicles & two-wheelers, lighting & electricals, hardware, and the international pavilion.

The 136th Canton Fair officially opens in Guangzhou today. Here is a travel guide for you to embark on a cheerful journey in the city!

The 136th Canton Fair officially commenced on October 15. As a crucial transportation hub for domestic and international guests arriving in and departing from Guangzhou, Baiyun Airport has set up exclusive comprehensive service counters at the Canton Fair exhibition venue for guests to conveniently handle ticketing, check-in, and luggage check in one stop.

The 136th Canton Fair is set to open grandly on October 15th , with hotels throughout Guangzhou offering exceptional services to merchants from China and beyond.

China's southern economic powerhouse, Guangdong, has vowed to boost bio-pharmaceutical and health industry into a one trillion RMB business by 2027, according to its latest action plan.

On October 9, Guangdong released an action plan for further promoting the high-quality development of the province's biopharmaceutical industry, proposing 38 key tasks and initiatives themed around innovative mechanisms, product upgrading, industry clustering, and business environment creation.

The 2024 Global Cross-border E-commerce Annual Meeting kicks off in Hengqin, Zhuhai, on October 8.

Hengqin will play a notable role at the 29th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF), which will kick off next Wednesday (October 16) at the Venetian Macao, running for four consecutive days. The exhibition will feature over ten promotional activities focused on Portuguese-speaking countries, along with a dedicated "Portuguese-speaking Countries Market Zone."

The 2024 Global Bay Areas Chorus Bridge Guangzhou Concert took place on the evening of October 9 at Xinghai Concert Hall in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong province.

On October 9, the "2024 Global Bay Area Chorus Bridge" Youth Choral Education Seminar & Choral Master Workshop was held at Guangdong Experimental High School in Guangzhou. The event gathered music teachers and students from Guangdong Province, along with instructors and students from the Young People's Chorus of New York City (YPC). Both sides engaged in in-depth exchanges on music teaching and performance skills in order to seek deeper cooperation in music education.

As the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone celebrates its third anniversary, significant strides have been achieved in economic development, employment, social security, and cross-border flow, among other areas.

In September 2021, the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin was established.

China Southern Airlines' first C919 aircraft completed its maiden commercial flight on Thursday, Sept. 19 (09/19), a carefully arranged alignment between the date and the model number.

Recently, SupBio based in Guangzhou's Huangpu District officially released its independently researched and developed Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) DNA Detection Kit (PCR-Fluorescent Probe Method), making it the world's first approved DNA load detection reagent.

Guangzhou's Nansha District has announced plans to deploy 36 sets of automated drone hangars across the region, forming a drone network that offers round-the-clock, comprehensive, low-cost, and high-frequency data collection and urban monitoring capabilities.

It's Rafael Saavedra here, bringing you my latest video from an unforgettable trip to Zhongshan!

On September 9th, the People's Government of Guangdong Province successfully completed the roadshow for its 2024 offshore renminbi (RMB) local government bonds. Held at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, this roadshow marked the first one that the Government has conducted in Hong Kong for the issuance of offshore local government bonds, attracting numerous investment institutions from China, the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, South Korea, etc.

"Over the years, Singapore and Guangdong's collaboration in key sectors has generated spin-off effects at the regional level. For example, robust trade and supply chain networks now straddle regions," said Singaporean Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung in a recent exclusive interview with GDToday.

From July to September, Guangdong plans to issue subsidized coupons worth eight million RMB to the public in several rounds, in a bid to boost tourism and cultural consumption. The third batch of coupons will be released at 10 a.m. on September 13, 20, and 27.

A ceremony was held at the Canton Tower, on the afternoon of September 12, to launch the Great Towers Alliance of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

The 2024 Guangzhou Marathon will take place on December 8th. The registration period for the race will last until 5:00 pm on September 19.

On September 7th, the "Nice to 'Sea' U" freshman welcome event was held at the Shenzhen University Town International Conference Center. Subsequently, the Nanshan Service Manual for Expats was officially released.

The 2024 Guangzhou-UK Economic and Trade Cooperation Roundtable Dialogue was held recently in Guangzhou, highlighting the city's vast consumer market as a prime opportunity for British businesses.

Shenzhen's cross-border e-commerce comprehensive pilot zone has been selected by the Ministry of Commerce into the highest echelon for three consecutive years in terms of comprehensive construction progress.

XPENG AEROHT hosted a preview event showcasing its modular flying car, the "Land Aircraft Carrier", marking the first public appearance of the physical vehicle in Guangzhou.

The 20th Summer Summit of Yabuli China Entrepreneurs was held in the Guangzhou Development District and Huangpu District, Guangzhou, from August 30 to September 1.

The 2024 Shenzhen Marathon is scheduled to start on December 1st and will open for registration from 10:00 a.m. on September 3rd to 5:00 p.m. on September 18th. This will be the 10th edition of the event since its inception.

On August 29, the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin officially released its new brand visual identity. It is inspired by the Bingdi lotus, a rare type that carries a pair of flowers on each stalk, unlike most other species which typically have a single flower. This vividly reflects the harmony between Hengqin and Macao.

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.