Is globalization really in retreat? The first phase of the 140th Canton Fair offers a different picture. The fair drew a record 189,000 overseas buyers from 214 countries and regions, up 13.3% from the same phase of the previous session. So why do buyers keep coming back? The answer comes down to three things: competitive prices and quality, connections that are hard to replace, and a fair that never stops evolving. @zhang_heqing @salahzhang

📸 When a photographer observes life from a different perspective, everything takes on a unique sense of beauty. ✨ Photos: IP GUANGDONG creator Ou Wenyi newsgd.com/node_e9dced8600/1… #Photography #Perspective #BeautyInEverything #ThroughTheLens #CreativeVision

#Agriculture | 🍯 In #Jiangmen, a beekeeper beams with joy as he looks at the fresh honey made by his bees. Photo: IP GUANGDONG creator Zhang Suying newsgd.com/node_e9dced8600/2… #Beekeeper #FreshHoney #HarvestJoy #Guangdong #FarmLife #SweetMoments

#Guangzhou |📸 Snapshot: Phase 1 of the 140th Canton Fair From cutting-edge tech to global buyers connecting, here are the highlights through the lens. 🏢✨ Photos: IP GUANGDONG creators Chen Weidong, Xie Zhenyi, Ou Wenyi newsgd.com/node_e9dced8600/3… #CantonFair #140thCantonFair #GlobalTrade #Exhibition #Highlights

#France | 🇫🇷 A second wave of protests hit France last weekend over the high cost of living and poor public services. Cambridge professor Christopher Bickerton tells South: "It's the twilight of Macronism." Led by students angry over crowded classes and the opaque Parcoursup system, the unrest could boost far-right support. With public debt projected at 119.3% of GDP in 2026, finding a solution remains difficult. 📉 newsgd.com/node_99363c4f3b/6… #Protests #Macron #CostOfLiving #FrenchPolitics

#Business |🌐 For #Danish buyer Michael Jensen, the Canton Fair is where long-term partnerships begin. A veteran of 40–50 sessions since 1998, he says #Chinese manufacturers now co-design and produce samples faster than in #Europe. His company also draws trend inspiration from Chinese social media. For him, the fair's lasting value is partnership, knowledge-sharing, and friendship. 🤝 newsgd.com/node_d36b0ef83f/7… #CantonFair #Denmark #GlobalTrade #Partnerships

Malaysian fitness creator Jordan Yeoh, with over 10 million followers, visited the 140th Canton Fair ahead of APEC 2026! "The scale is incredible—you can't see everything," he said. Though he'd seen robots on YouTube and TikTok, seeing them in person showed their real-world industrial applications. "I'm really amazed that China has already achieved this level." But the gadget he most wants to take home? A pair of AI translation glasses. "I can speak Chinese, but reading it is another matter—these could bridge that gap." For Jordan, the fair turned screen-time tech into something tangible and practical. And this is just the start of creators exploring Guangdong ahead of APEC 2026!

From Fenggang to the world, Hakka diaspora ties are opening new doors for international exchange.🌏🤝 On Oct. 26, Fenggang Town in Dongguan launched an international communication base for Hakka diaspora culture, along with dedicated sections on the South app and South English website. The new channels will spotlight overseas Chinese communities, Shenzhen-Dongguan integration and Fenggang's industrial development, connecting the town with audiences across the Asia-Pacific and beyond. Dive in: newsgd.com/node_99363c4f3b/1… #Fenggang #Dongguan #Guangdong #HakkaCulture #OverseasChinese #APEC #GreaterBayArea #InternationalCommunication

#Foshan | Nearly 600 years of tradition, with a fresh twist! The Foshan Qiuse Parade brought autumn nights to life in Xiqiao Town, Foshan, on Oct. 24.🏮✨ With glowing lanterns, colorful floats and lively music, the 3.3-kilometer parade celebrated Guangdong's folk traditions in a vibrant modern spectacle. 🥁🌙 Dive in: newsgd.com/node_d36b0ef83f/e… #Xiqiao #Guangdong #QiuseParade #IntangibleCulturalHeritage #ChineseCulture #FolkTraditions #GuangdongTravel

Did you know one in every three air conditioners worldwide is made in Guangdong?❄️🌍 As heatwaves sweep Europe, Guangdong manufacturers are bringing portable, plug-and-play air conditioners to global markets, backed by the Pearl River Delta's highly integrated supply chain. A new APEC project also aims to align energy-efficiency standards across the region, opening up more opportunities for Guangdong-made products. 🤝 Dive in: newsgd.com/node_d36b0ef83f/2… #Guangdong #APEC #MadeInGuangdong #AirConditioners #SmartManufacturing #GlobalTrade #EnergyEfficiency #Innovation

Tucked away in Butterfly Valley on Dinghu Mountain in Zhaoqing, Guangdong, an emerald lake rests amid lush rainforest. A little island, a canopy of green and tranquil waters create a peaceful escape from the everyday rush.🌿💚 Location: Butterfly Valley, Dinghu Mountain, #Zhaoqing, #Guangdong Dive in: newsgd.com/node_d36b0ef83f/1… #DinghuMountain #ButterflyValley #NatureEscape #ForestViews #ChinaTravel #DiscoverGuangdong

That’s the advice of overseas buyer Sobraj, back for the second phase of the 140th Canton Fair, running from October 23 to 27. This phase focuses on consumer goods, gifts and home decorations. Bringing together buyers and suppliers from across China, the fair lets businesses compare products, prices and quality under one roof. Sobraj hopes to spread the word through videos and livestreams, connecting more international buyers with Chinese suppliers and opening doors to new business opportunities.

#Transportation | ✈️🌏China Southern Airlines will launch a daily Guangzhou–Macao service on December 10, adding another air link between the two cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. 🕖 Flight CZ5013 departs Guangzhou at 7:20 a.m. and arrives in Macao at 8:25 a.m. The return flight, CZ5014, leaves Macao at 6:40 p.m. and lands in Guangzhou at 7:45 p.m. 🌐 The new route will also offer more convenient connections through Guangzhou to destinations across China and overseas. Bookings will be available as part of connecting itineraries with other China Southern flights. info.newsgd.com/node_73b7112… #Guangzhou #Macao #ChinaSouthernAirlines #AirTravel #ChinaTravel #Connectivity

From the Greater Bay Area to the Global South, a new business bridge is taking shape! "Ras Al Khaimah is a gateway for Chinese companies, not only to set up regional headquarters, but also to use it as a springboard to grow further in the Global South," said Raheel Ahmed, Group CEO of RAKBANK. Ahmed made these remarks during a landmark visit to China from October 17 to 23, accompanying a high-level delegation led by His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. The trip was designed to deepen economic ties between the Middle East and the Greater Bay Area. @Rakbanklive

When arts connect, cultures come closer! Representatives from the performing arts sectors of 12 countries and regions visited Qianhai in Shenzhen to explore its cutting edge technology, modern urban development and vibrant cultural scene. 🇨🇳✨ The visit coincided with the launch of the International Performing Arts Investment & Negotiation Summit, bringing new opportunities for cross border cultural cooperation. From theatre to technology, art is building bridges across the Asia Pacific! 🤝🎶 👉 Read more: newsgd.com/node_99363c4f3b/b… #Shenzhen #Qianhai #China #Culture #Arts #Theatre #APEC #Innovation #Tourism #Business #AsiaPacific #Exchange #Global

🌿💚 A little peace, a little green, and a world of possibilities. In Xinfeng County, Shaoguan, sparkling waters meet lush green mountains, while a gentle breeze brings the landscape to life. Sometimes, the best things happen when we slow down and let nature set the pace. ⛰️✨ 📍 Xinfeng County, Shaoguan, Guangdong, China 👉 Read more: newsgd.com/node_d36b0ef83f/f… #Guangdong #Shaoguan #China #Nature #Travel #Mountains #Water #Scenery #Peace #Explore #Outdoor #Escape

🌏📸 What is life in China really like? Hear it from those who have experienced it firsthand! Journalists, influencers, experts and young creators gathered in Zhuhai on October 23 for the "A Date with China" 2026 Annual Content Creation Exchange Meeting, sharing stories of China’s technology, modern infrastructure, daily life and rich cultural experiences. 🇨🇳✨ The event also launched a new China Foreign Youth Content Creation Initiative, inviting Gen Z creators around the world to share authentic stories and build connections across cultures. 🤝🎥 👉 Read more: newsgd.com/node_d36b0ef83f/8… #China #Zhuhai #Culture #Travel #Technology #Innovation #Youth #GenZ #Media #Stories #Digital #Global

🤖🎤 Can drones, AI and robots welcome world leaders? Twelve young performers from Shenzhen are bringing traditional Chinese clapper talk into the high tech age with Who Should Welcome the Guests?, the only artistic act selected for the 30 day countdown event for the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. 🇨🇳✨ Blending folk art, comedy and cutting edge technology, the performance shows how Shenzhen is combining cultural heritage with innovation as it prepares to welcome the Asia Pacific. 🌏🚀 👉 Read more: newsgd.com/node_99363c4f3b/9… #Shenzhen #APEC #China #Culture #Technology #AI #Innovation #Youth #Performance #Tradition #Comedy #Future