The GDToday Shantou Channel was officially launched on October 30, 2024.
As the first GDToday city channel in eastern Guangdong established by Nanfang Media Group, this new platform will focus on the priorities of Shantou city. Managed by a professional bilingual (Chinese and English) team, the channel will highlight major events and projects in Shantou while enhancing the city's global communication efforts. The goal is to make the GDToday Shantou Channel a key window to present Shantou's voice and image on the world stage.
GDToday is a media outlet under the Nanfang Media Group, dedicated to international communication. As Guangdong's leading platform for international communication and the primary source for the world to learn about the province, GDToday offers accurate and timely news reports as well as a wide range of audio-visual services in English, Portuguese, French, and other foreign languages, along with Cantonese and other dialects. In addition, GDToday organizes cultural activities to share China's stories, especially those of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Guangdong. Serving as a bridge connecting China with the rest of the world, GDToday has established a global communication network, attracting nearly 20 million users worldwide.
From November 18 to November 20, Shantou will host the 22nd Teochew International Convention and the 10th World Chaoshan Entrepreneurs Convention.
During the launch of the GDToday Shantou Channel, congratulatory video messages were sent by overseas Chinese national leaders, outstanding overseas Chinese youth and international friends.
Narongsak Putthapornmongkol, Chairman of the Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, sent his congratulations on the launch of the GDToday Shantou Channel. He said that Shantou is his beloved hometown. GDToday serves as an important platform for overseas Chinese to learn about it. He hopes the channel would tell more compelling stories about Shantou's development.
Suraya Pauzi, Consul General of Malaysia in Guangzhou, celebrated the Chinese traditional Lantern Festival in Shantou earlier this year and still has fresh memories of Shantou's scenery, culture, and history. She congratulated the GDToday Shantou Channel on its successful launch and looks forward to getting the latest information about Shantou through the channel.
Malaysia's Datuk Huang Ruilei, Chairman of the 12th International Teochew Youth Convention, said that GDToday is Guangdong's leading platform for international communication and the primary source for the world to learn about Guangdong. He warmly congratulated the GDToday Shantou Channel on its launch and welcomed Teochews from around the world to gather in Shantou to celebrate this grand event together.
Romeo, an Italian internet celebrity and GDToday's special correspondent, has lived in Guangzhou for 18 years and has visited Shantou many times. He loves the culture and food of the Chaoshan region and looks forward to seeing news about Shantou on the GDToday Shantou Channel.
Reporter | Yang Lixuan
Photo | Yang Lixuan
Video | Wu Xiaqing
Editor | He Zhen, Ge Yuting, Monica, James
