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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.
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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.
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2026-07
2026-07
Guangzhou deepens New Zealand air link as China Southern expands flights
China Southern Airlines will expand flights from Guangzhou to Auckland, New Zealand's largest urban centre and key commercial gateway, and Christchurch, the largest city on the South Island and an important entry point for southern New Zealand. During the peak season, the two routes will offer a combined maximum of 28 return flights a week.
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2026-07
2026-07
Typhoon Noul threatens 36 airports as South China braces for flight disruptions
Air travel across southern China is expected to face widespread disruption as Typhoon Noul approaches the region. Aviation data provider VariFlight forecasts that 36 airports could be affected between July 25 and 28.
