On July 5, a press conference on guaranteeing and improving people's livelihood in Guangdong was held in Guangzhou, presenting Guangdong's achievements in medical care, education, and pensions in the past five years.
On December 23, the Guangdong Provincial Committee of the CPC held a press conference to brief the 15th Plenary Session of the 12th CPC Provincial Committee (15th Plenary Session) which was held in Guangzhou on December 21 to 22. It is also the first press conference held by the Guangdong Provincial Committee of the CPC.
Exchanging commemorative pins with athletes and greeting volunteers with pats on the back, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach looked as happy as everyone in the Asian Games Village.