21
2026-07
2026-07
Tax refund upgrade makes shopping easier in Guangdong
At Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and other ports in Guangdong, eligible travelers can now complete tax refund procedures without unpacking their luggage. Customs officers verify purchases by scanning a QR code. Under the new policy, purchases worth less than 10,000 yuan are subject to random physical inspections, while those worth 10,000 yuan or more still require full inspection.
20
2026-07
2026-07
Full guide to Guangzhou's best libraries for international readers
Looking for foreign-language books, study spaces, or family-friendly reading spots in Guangzhou? Guangzhou offers an impressive network of public libraries with extensive foreign-language collections, free reading spaces, and cultural events.
25
2026-07
2026-07
China raises emergency response as Typhoon Noul nears
On Saturday, the headquarters office and the Ministry of Emergency Management held a joint consultation with the China Meteorological Administration, the Ministry of Water Resources, and authorities from nine provincial-level regions, including Guangdong and Fujian, to discuss flood and typhoon control efforts.
25
2026-07
2026-07
Taste Xinfeng, discover chayote
Xinfeng Chayote, a product with national geographical indication originating from Xinfeng, Shaoguan, derives its name from its shape resembling a pair of hands clasped together in prayer.
