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First APEC Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings kick off in Guangzhou
The First Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM1), the first event of APEC China 2026, are being held in Guangzhou from February 1 to February 10. The meetings aim to fully advance cooperation across all sectors and mechanisms, engage in in-depth discussions on concrete collaborative efforts, and lay the groundwork for outcomes to be achieved at the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in November. More→
China unveils new version of Catalogue of Encouraged Industries for Foreign Investment
The 2025 version of the Catalogue of Encouraged Industries for Foreign Investment came into effect on February 1, 2026. Compared to the 2022 version, the new document features a net increase of 205 items and includes 303 modifications. The catalogue aims to guide more foreign investment toward advanced manufacturing, modern services, high-tech, energy conservation, and environmental protection. More→
Guangdong unveils new plan to optimize international business environment
Guangdong will optimize cross-border trade services and advance the construction of smart ports. Leveraging the National International Trade "Single Window" platform, it will improve the cross-border trade big data platform to further expand the functions of port logistics, finance, and trade facilitation.
The province will ease market access for foreign investment, building on the demonstration effect of Guangzhou and Shenzhen as comprehensive national pilot zones for expanding the opening-up of the service sector. It will promote further opening up in fields including healthcare, telecommunications, finance, and education.
Guangdong will enhance services for foreign-invested enterprises by leveraging policies such as those supporting multinational corporations' regional headquarters, headquarters upgrading incentives, and incentives for establishing foreign-funded R&D centers. By 2026, it aims to certify a new batch of multinational corporations and foreign-funded R&D centers. More→
International commercial court established in Guangzhou
The court has exclusive jurisdiction over foreign-related commercial cases, including the first and second instance cases under the jurisdiction of the Guangzhou Intermediate People's Court, arbitration in judicial review cases, cases confirming foreign-related mediation agreements, cases reviewing applications for the recognition and enforcement of civil and commercial judgments, and rulings from foreign courts. More→
Living in Guangdong
Hengqin extends dual-currency payment to six major districts to serve Macao residents
It allows Macao residents to shop using Macao Patacas (MOP) as effortlessly as they do in Macao. This unified system allows a single QR code or terminal to process various Macao-based e-wallets, such as MPay, alongside mainstream mainland mobile payment tools. More→
Travel in Guangdong
Guangzhou's Chinese New Year fireworks show reservations open on Feb. 8
Reservations for the highly anticipated Guangzhou Baietan Chinese New Year Fireworks Display are set to open from February 8 to 10, giving residents and visitors a chance to secure their spots for the celebration. More→
Zhuhai launches intercity railway pet consignment service
Zhuhai Station of the Guangzhou–Zhuhai Intercity Railway launched pet consignment services starting January 28. Pets will be placed in transport crates and carried in a separate express cargo compartment on the train, with staff monitoring them throughout the journey. Zhuhai Station offers both online and offline reservation channels. Passengers without a ticket can make a reservation by calling the 95572 hotline 2 to 5 days in advance. More→
Reporter | Xie Maishi
Design | Chen Siyuan
Poster image | Guangzhou Liwan Fabu
Yang Ling (intern) also contributed to the story.
