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China to promote 25 cross-border trade facilitation measures nationwide
Twenty-five pilot-tested measures have been announced for nationwide implementation to facilitate China's cross-border trade, covering areas such as multimodal transport, e-commerce, special goods supervision, and smart ports. Guangzhou, one of the first cities to adopt this package, has already launched the "Guangzhou-Hong Kong Auto Export Express" and implemented air-freight reforms for battery-powered goods, promising shorter clearance times and lower logistics costs. More→
Guangdong's monthly minimum wage set at 2,500 yuan
Guangdong Province's minimum wage standards for 2026 will maintain a four-tier structure, with the highest monthly minimum wage set at 2,500 RMB and the highest hourly wage at 23.7 RMB. More→
Living in Guangdong
Guangdong launches year-long campaign to promote local goods worldwide
A year-long campaign to promote Guangdong-made products globally kicked off recently. Participating e-commerce platforms and companies will offer discounts and special deals to encourage consumer spending and boost online sales. The initiative will focus on major industries in Guangdong, such as home appliances, mobile phones, clothing, and food. More→
Guangzhou's Nansha expands overseas professional qualification recognition lists
The expanded lists now include 105 newly added overseas professional qualifications, covering critical fields such as smart and connected vehicles, new energy storage, semiconductors and integrated circuits, and modern finance. Eligible overseas professionals holding these certificates can receive a talent reward of up to 1 million RMB. More→
Travel in Guangdong
Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport relocates int'l flights from T1 to T3
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has postponed the planned closure of Terminal 1 (T1), relocating international flights currently operating from T1 to the new Terminal 3 (T3). Most domestic flights will continue to operate from T1 for the time being, with the exception of Spring Airlines.
Under the updated plan, starting at 11:30 Beijing time on January 22, international flights operated by 30 foreign carriers, as well as international services by China Eastern, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, and Spring Airlines, will move to T3. More→
Your complete transportation guide to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport's new Terminal 3→
90-day GBA Lantern Carnival to be held in Guangzhou's Nansha
The 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Lantern Carnival will kick off in Nansha, Guangzhou, on February 10 and run for a total of 90 days until May 10. This grand cultural event will feature five thematic zones, hundreds of large-scale lantern installations, thousands of performances, and tens of thousands of exquisite lanterns. It will also integrate traditional activities such as Spring Flower Markets and intangible cultural heritage celebrations, showcasing a vibrant Lingnan-style Chinese New Year atmosphere. More→
Reporter | Xie Maishi, Wang Ziyi (Intern)
Design | Chen Siyuan
Poster image | Chen Zhiqiang (IP Guangdong)
Editor | Ouyang Yan, Hu Nan, James Campion, Shen He
