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Turkish merchant: Canton Fair changes my life
Murat Kolbasi from Türkiye is an "old friend" of the Canton Fair and comes to Guangzhou to attend the ongoing session. He is the Chairman of Arzum, a Turkish household appliances company, and has been attending the Canton Fair since 1992 to find Chinese partners.
French buyer full of expectations for progressing Canton Fair
At the 134th Canton Fair bustling with a constant flow of business people, Christophe Bénard, an old friend of Canton Fair, has once again traveled from afar and arrived at the venue. As the Managing Director of Schneider Consumer Asia, Bénard leads his team to seek new products and explore new collaborations at the fair. He has participated in Canton Fairs for over 20 sessions, and is enthusiastic about China and full of expectations for the fair.
Intelligent manufacturing in Dongguan amazes international media
Situated to the east of the Pearl River estuary, Dongguan lies in the heartland of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The city has seen a blooming marine economy in recent years, with a gross marine product of approximately 87.6 billion RMB in 2022, up 3.3 percent from 2021.
Shenzhen presents its "blue economy" card to the world
On October 31, media delegation participating the "Explore Guangdong along coastline" event arrived in Shenzhen, the economic powerhouse of Guangdong province, gaining in-depth insights into the city's expanding and thriving marine businesses. The city boasts a coastline of 260 kilometers and 51 islands and has geographical advantages bordering Hong Kong and Macao.
Foreign media wowed by Guangzhou's marine economy
On October 30, the delegation embarked on their tour to Guangzhou’s Nansha District, the only passage from Guangzhou to the ocean.
On October 30, the delegation embarked on their tour to Guangzhou’s Nansha District, the only passage from Guangzhou to the ocean.
At the Nansha Planning Exhibition Hall, the first stop of the trip, the delegation was introduced to the economic, social, and ecological conditions, history, and culture of Nansha District.
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2nd phase of the 134th Canton Fair embraces more exhibitors from countries involved in BRI
Household items, kitchenware and tableware, weaving, rattan and iron products, gardening products, home decorations, festival products...All of these products are now being displayed at the second phase of the 134th Canton Fair in Guangzhou.
Alice at Canton Fair 3 | Explore magical "silent pod" at Canton Fair
The second phase of the 134th Canton Fair was held in Guangzhou and lasted for five days. The total exhibition area of this period is 515,000 square meters, with 24,551 booths and 9,674 exhibitors. The exhibition focuses on household items, gifts and decorations, building materials and furniture.
Exhibitors strengthen green and sustainable cooperation during Canton Fair
On October 24, Guangdong Master Group Co., Ltd., a long-time participant in the Canton Fair, received the Green Product Mark from TÜV Rheinland, an international independent third-party testing, inspection, and certification organization.
Data Explorer | Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge celebrates 5 years since opening
Over the past five years, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has played a crucial role in deepening the cooperation among cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The Bridge has seen 36 million people and 7.5 million vehicles crossing the Zhuhai Port back and forth since its opening on October 23, 2018, according to the latest statistics from the border inspection station.
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Cooperative projects worth 224 million RMB signed at Guangdong investment promotion in Ningxia
Cooperative projects worth 224 million RMB were signed at the Guangdong Industrial Investment Promotion Conference during the sixth China-Arab States Expo on September 22 in Yinchuan, the capital of Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.
Global Guangdong entrepreneurs gather in Guangzhou, explore business opportunities
The 2023 World Guangdong Entrepreneurs Convention kicked off in Guangzhou on September 22, aiming to promote the province's business opportunities and foster exchanges and cooperation between Guangdong entrepreneurs and global partners.
How digital transformation empowers "little giant" firms in Foshan?
At the workshop entrance of Guangdong Chuang Xing Precision Fabrication Co., Ltd. (Chuang Xing), a sheet metal fabricator based in Foshan city of Guangdong province, there is a large central control screen updating production progress, monitoring equipment operation, and demonstrating order completion rate.
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2023 Global Guangdong Entrepreneurs Conference to kick off in Guangzhou
The 2023 Global Guangdong Entrepreneurs Conference will be held in Guangzhou from September 21 to 23, and will gather entrepreneurs of leading Guangdong brands and high-profiled scholars to highlight and seize the opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
China (Guangdong)-Qatar Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum held in Doha
On September 11, the China (Guangdong)-Qatar Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum was held in Doha, further exploring the investment and trade opportunities between the two countries. More than 140 businesses and representatives from chambers of commerce and associations of both sides attended the event.
UAE's Ras Al Khaimah to strengthen business ties with Guangdong
“It’s the 6th time I've been to Guangzhou. There are always potentials for cooperation between Guangdong and Ras Al Khaimah.” Ramy Jallad, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), the United Arab Emirates (UAE), shared in a recent interview with GDToday during his visit to Guangdong.
Hengqin launches government affairs service center access to cross-border affairs
On September 11, the Government Affairs Service Center of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin was officially opened, creating a new government service platform to serve the diversified and integrated development of Macao and Hengqin.
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Expert highlights opportunities brought by latest plan for Shenzhen-Hong Kong sci-tech zone
Hetao zone will emphasize the development of high-tech industry with a series of opening up policies and close cooperation with Hong Kong, which is expected to provide global tech companies, laboratories and investors with new opportunities, according to Xie Laifeng, Deputy Director of Department of Hong Kong, Macao and Regional Development of China Development Institute in a recent interview with GDToday.
Guangdong's services trade sparkles in CIFTIS to attract more investment
The Guangdong Theme Day of the 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), was held on the afternoon of September 2 in Beijing, showcased the province’s achievements in the field of service trade, attracting more than 300 attendants from various provinces and service enterprises.
Seamless bridge-to-air transfer service linking Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao
Outbound passengers taking buses from the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge to Hong Kong International Airport will no longer need to go through the exit and entry procedures as the new SkyPier Terminal went into trial operation on August 30.
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We aim to deepen Thailand-Guangdong ties in all areas: Thai CG in Guangzhou
“The Consulate General aims to deepen cooperation between Thailand and Guangdong in all areas, especially following up on the discussion that Guangdong Governor Wang Weizhong had in Bangkok earlier in June to strengthen cooperation in such areas as renewable and clean energy, and electric vehicle (EV),” said the Consul General of the Kingdom of Thailand in Guangzhou, Jiraporn Sudanich, in a recent interview with GDToday.
Ferries added for the upcoming Canton Fair between Pazhou Ferry Terminal, HK
Starting from September 1, Pazhou Ferry Terminal plans to add two more ferries to and from Hong Kong International Airport and also makes adjustments on the schedules to provide cross-border transportation services for the upcoming 134th Canton Fair.
New event site option in Guangzhou: Baiyun international conference center
Guangzhou, the Canton Fair city, boasts to host trade fairs and events all year round. The new Guangzhou Baiyun International Conference Center, opened at this year's beginning, has become a new hot choice for important business meetings and events.
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Video | Global scholars shared insights on China's digital economy development in Shantou
On August 16, the 2023 China Digital Economy Innovation Development Conference kicked off in Shantou, an eastern city in Guangdong known as the "hometown of overseas Chinese". Sixteen world-leading scholars, including Shing-Tung Yau, Fields Medal winner, and Joseph Sifakis, Turing Prize winner, participated and shared insights on the digital economy.
2023 China Digital Economy Innovation Development Conference kicks off in Shantou on August 16
The 2023 China Digital Economy Innovation Development Conference kicks off in Shantou, an eastern city in Guangdong province known as the "hometown of overseas Chinese", on August 16. A forum on the development of new digital economy infrastructure will be highlighted during the conference.
5-day international furniture conference and expo kick off in Dongguan
The Annual General Meeting of the World Furniture Confederation & World Furniture Industrial Clusters Conference kicked off in Guangdong’s Dongguan on August 17, after which the Dongguan International Design Week 2023 & International Famous Furniture Fair will be held from August 18 to 21.
Incentives up to 500 million RMB! Hengqin introduces new policy on cultural and tourism industry development
On August 14, the "Support Measures for the Development of Cultural and Tourism Industries in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin" were issued, with a total of 25 policies to provide specific financial support in terms of the creation of brands, activating the consumer market, promoting cooperation between Hengqin and Macao, and developing new business forms, etc.
Canton Fair’s trade matchmaking events to connect businesses worldwide
5-day international furniture conference and expo kick off in Dongguan
China-Europe freight trains departing from Guangdong up 60.35% in H1, 2023
Incentives up to 500 million RMB! Hengqin introduces new policy on cultural and tourism industry development
