GBA officials vow to further development

On the Agenda The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area should further promote scientific and technological innovation to fulfill its goal of becoming a world-class bay area, senior officials and experts said

Expansion of ‘Bay Area Standards’

The State Administration for Market Regulation announced that the number of "Bay Area Standards" has reached 235, covering sectors like transportation, healthcare, food, and culture. These standards aim to facilitate

Shenzhen cultural industries fair showcases innovation

The 21st China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair opened, featuring over 500 cultural enterprises from the GBA. The event highlights the region's commitment to cultural and technological innovation, with exhibitions

AI forum discusses economic development

An "Artificial Intelligence+" forum was held, discussing the integration of AI into the GBA's economic development. Experts highlighted the role of AI in transforming industries and promoting high-quality growth, the

Health and Nutrition Initiatives Launched

The inaugural GBA Health and Nutrition Festival commenced as part of Guangdong's National Nutrition Week. The event promotes public health awareness and showcases advancements in nutrition science within the region,

Hengyang promotes investment in the GBA

During the 2025 Hunan-GBA Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange, Hengyang officials conducted investment promotion activities in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, aiming to attract enterprises to the city's industrial

Gym-bro Chambers: mighty community

Analysis Over the course of one’s life – shaped by education, one’s temporal environment, upbringing, community and situational norms – one has a sense of how

Exploring Jiangmen: timeless towns and coastal bliss

Travelog Forget what you think you know about Guangdong’s mega-cities. While everyone else is elbowing through crowds in Shenzhen or Guangzhou, Jiangmen is quietly carving

Businesses in GBA view tariff pause with caution and uncertainty

On the Agenda While U.S. President Donald Trump has talked of victory after reaching a weekend deal with China to reduce the sky-high tariffs levied

Startups and integration – A snapshot of the Greater Bay Area

Analysis I was on a business trip in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) last week. The schedule was tight, but a few details stand out

The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link: Transforming the Greater Bay Area

Analysis The Pearl River estuary, where the Pearl River flows into the South China Sea, is one of the most densely populated and economically dynamic

Chinese fintech company begins cross-border trade operation

On the Agenda Chinese fintech company Ant Group began operations of its digital and cross-border trade operation centers in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province,

AI weather models are changing forecasting – one street at a time, and GBA is the laboratory

Analysis Artificial intelligence is transforming weather forecasting, making it possible to deliver predictions with a level of detail and speed that traditional systems cannot match.

GBA businesses optimistic before US reciprocal tariff

Businesses across the GBA were optimistic before the US reciprocal tariff hikes, as shown by the Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Survey this week. The

Social sustainable and community supported agriculture

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guandong’s agricultural trade volume is the highest in the country, and the contribution of technological and

Study highlights rising school reluctance among teens

On The Agenda A growing number of Chinese teenagers are experiencing school reluctance, with recent research revealing alarming trends. A study cited by psychologist Zong Min during

Foshan Snowlight signs debt restructuring agreement

Yesterday, Starlight Co., Ltd. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Foshan Snowlight, reached a debt restructuring agreement with Shanghai Nongnongguo. Foshan Snowlight agreed to repay 3.5793 million yuan in

Dongguan news highlights urban development initiatives

The April 5, 2025, edition of Dongguan News featured several key urban development projects, including the acceleration of major infrastructure developments in the city’s central business district. These

Jiangmen holds annual basic education work conference

Jiangmen held its annual basic education work conference this week to summarize the educational achievements of 2024 and outline key tasks for 2025. The meeting emphasized high standards

Discover Foshan’s Cultural Fusion: Art, Commerce, and Community

Travelog Nestled in the heart of the Pearl River Delta, Foshan 佛山 is a city that effortlessly bridges China’s rich heritage with cutting-edge modernity.

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