With 30 days to go until the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen, the region faces a pressing question: how can economies stay open, innovative and connected amid growing uncertainty? Under the theme "Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together," this year's agenda focuses on trade facilitation, digital and AI governance, and sustainable development. Officials, scholars and international organization representatives broadly agree that APEC's convening power remains its greatest asset: bringing economies together when formal mechanisms stall. @ChinaEmbOttawa @AmbGuoHaiyan @zhang_heqing @salahzhang

🌾 In October, golden rice fields ripple in the autumn breeze in Shaoguan, Guangdong, as the harvest season arrives. 🍂 May you, like these fields, grow at your own pace and reap a bountiful harvest when your season comes. 📍 Shaoguan, Guangdong 🎥 Footage: @阿军航摄韶州 (on WeChat Channels) Read more: newsgd.com/node_d36b0ef83f/9… #Guangdong #Shaoguan #AutumnHarvest #ChinaTravel #RuralChina

As visa-free travel brings more international visitors to China, Guangdong is showcasing its vibrant cities, coastal scenery and rich cultural heritage. On October 19, travel agents and influencers from 55 countries and regions gathered at Chikan Ancient Town in Kaiping for the "Guangdong Magical Night" carnival, featuring kung fu robots, local delicacies, a fish-lantern parade and more. 🎫 An AI travel card offering public transport credit and smart travel services will also be distributed free to international travelers at Guangzhou and Shenzhen airports from mid- to late November. 👉 Discover more of Guangdong: info.newsgd.com/node_ed2910c… #Guangdong #ChinaTravel #VisaFreeTravel #Jiangmen #CulturalTourism #TravelChina

🤖 Shenzhen's AI computing power hits 10 EFLOPS! Pengcheng Laboratory has put domestically developed computing capacity at its Pengcheng Cloud Brain III facility into trial operation, supporting home-grown AI model training and scientific research. The project is also expected to become a core node of China Computing NET (C²NET), helping connect computing centres across regions and make computing resources available on demand. ⚡ newsgd.com/node_99363c4f3b/5… #Shenzhen #Guangdong #AI #ComputingPower #ArtificialIntelligence #ChinaTech #Innovation #Technology

🌏 The first phase of the 140th Canton Fair wrapped up on October 19, attracting around 189,000 overseas buyers from 214 countries and regions—up 13.3% from the same period of the previous session. Held in Guangzhou, the fair connects global buyers with Chinese suppliers, opening doors to new products, markets and business partnerships. 🤝 info.newsgd.com/node_a420130… #CantonFair #Guangzhou #Guangdong #ForeignTrade #GlobalTrade #Business #China @cantonfair

For the first time in its 70-year history, the Canton Fair has opened an International Medical Services Zone! Under the theme "Fair2Care," nearly 30 medical institutions from the Greater Bay Area are showcasing China's healthcare services, from traditional Chinese medicine to AI-powered health technologies. Overseas buyers are already trying TCM treatments and exploring new possibilities for medical care in China.

☕🤖 Meet a robot barista in Shunde, Guangdong! Taking up just 2–3 square meters, it can whip up two cups of coffee in as little as 80 seconds. From Shenzhen and Hangzhou to several cities across Europe, this coffee-making robot is brewing up a global presence! newsgd.com/node_d36b0ef83f/c… #Shunde #Foshan #Guangdong #RobotBarista #Robotics #Coffee #ChinaTech #Innovation

🌍🏥 Guangzhou Medical University (GMU) has opened new overseas medical training centers in Italy and Russia, bringing its total to five. The centers at the University of Palermo and St. Petersburg State University were inaugurated in early October, alongside strategic cooperation agreements and international urology workshops featuring clinical case studies and live surgical demonstrations. GMU also has centers in Kazakhstan, Türkiye and Dominica, promoting medical training and international collaboration in urology, thoracic surgery and respiratory medicine. info.newsgd.com/node_91423f6… #GMU #Guangzhou #Guangdong #MedicalEducation #Healthcare #InternationalCooperation #China

🛍️ In Guangzhou for the 140th Canton Fair? Enjoy exclusive shopping deals, dining perks and travel discounts across the city from October 15 to November 4! 📍 cdf Guangzhou Downtown Duty-Free Shop (广州市内免税店): Show your exhibitor badge for 25% off duty-free products, plus dining vouchers, Metro passes and ride-hailing discounts. 📍 Parc Central (天環): Claim a Gold Card for shopping and dining offers, get a travel kit with a qualifying purchase, and enjoy ride-hailing coupons and Alipay+ deals. Time to shop and explore Guangzhou! 🛍️✨ info.newsgd.com/node_a420130… #CantonFair #Guangzhou #Guangdong #Shopping #DutyFree #TravelDeals #ChinaTravel

📈 Guangdong's foreign trade hits 8.72 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of 2026, up 24.5% year on year. September saw a record monthly total of 1.18 trillion yuan, with trade growing 45.7% year on year — the fastest monthly growth in nearly five years. Trade with other APEC economies rose 26.4%, while trade with Belt and Road partner countries reached 3.2 trillion yuan. 🌏 info.newsgd.com/node_a420130… #Guangdong #ForeignTrade #InternationalTrade #APEC #BeltAndRoad #Economy #ChinaEconomy

🌼🍂 Osmanthus flowers are in bloom across Liannan Yao Autonomous County, Qingyuan, filling the autumn air with their sweet fragrance. Tiny golden blossoms peek through green leaves like stars scattered across the season. After autumn rains, the blooms have arrived in full splendor. Take a stroll and enjoy their fragrance! 🌿 newsgd.com/node_e9dced8600/1… #Qingyuan #Guangdong #Osmanthus #Autumn #Flowers #Nature #Scenery #ChinaTravel

🥋 How tough is Foshan? Let's find out at Foshan Hongsheng Martial Arts Hall! Founded in 1851, this historic home of Choy Li Fut kung fu has disciples across dozens of countries and regions. On October 18, disciples from around the world gathered in Foshan to celebrate its 175th anniversary with kung fu performances and traditional ceremonies, keeping the martial arts spirit alive across generations. 👊 newsgd.com/node_d36b0ef83f/4… #Foshan #Guangdong #ChoyLiFut #KungFu #ChineseMartialArts #TraditionalCulture #IntangibleCulturalHeritage #ChinaTravel #Chancheng

The viral "China Haul" trend meets the 140th Canton Fair! With more than 32,000 exhibitors, nearly 5 million products and over 700 new product launches, the fair is a treasure trove for tech lovers and global shoppers. Join Venezuelan content creator Rafael Saavedra on an immersive tour, from playful robots to futuristic mobility tech. What would you pack in your suitcase? Watch the video and see what's catching the world’s attention!

🌡️🍃 A cooldown may be on the way for Guangdong! A weak cold front will bring a slight temperature drop on October 21, with temperatures across much of the province falling by 2°C to 5°C. Strong winds are also expected over parts of Guangdong's coastal waters. From October 25, Super Typhoon Champi's residual circulation could interact with cold air, bringing a more significant cooldown and a damp chill to Guangzhou. The typhoon's future track remains uncertain, so stay tuned for updates. info.newsgd.com/node_ce515f4… #Guangdong #Weather #ColdFront #TyphoonChampi #ChinaWeather

🚗 From Nansha to the world, how is Guangdong shaping the future of autonomous driving? In Episode 17 of Beacon Over Lingnan, Pony.ai Pfounder and CEO Peng Jun shares his decade-long journey building L4 fully driverless technology in Guangzhou. 🌏 From early prototypes to regular robotaxi services in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, Peng's story highlights the Greater Bay Area's industrial strengths and willingness to innovate. Can the region offer a model for autonomous driving worldwide—and help address its safety challenges? Read more: newsgd.com/node_d36b0ef83f/5… #BeaconOverLingnan #AutonomousDriving #Robotaxi #GreaterBayArea #Guangdong #BusinessInChina

🌊 Along the shores of Nanshui Lake in Ruyuan, Shaoguan, a winding road leads through a vast landscape of shimmering waters and rolling mountains. 🏞️ One glance, and the world seems to open up. Take a moment to soak in the breathtaking beauty of Guangdong. 📍 Nanshui Lake, Ruyuan, Shaoguan, Guangdong 🎥 Footage: @还是那一片海 Read more: newsgd.com/node_d36b0ef83f/3… #Guangdong #Shaoguan #NanshuiLake #DiscoverChina #ChinaTravel

#Healthcare | 🏥 The 2026 Pacific-Rim Conference on Healthcare Innovation was held in #Guangzhou (Oct 16–18)! Co-hosted by FAH-SYSU and UC Berkeley, it focused on "AI and Robotic Surgery." The event unveiled the Ke Lin Academy for Surgical Robotics and a Remote Robotic Surgery Center to boost global training. FAH-SYSU also signed an MOU with Shenzhen Qianhai Taikang Hospital to advance GBA healthcare. "Smart healthcare must truly benefit patients," said President Xiao Haipeng. 🤖 info.newsgd.com/node_91423f6… #HealthcareInnovation #AIRobotics #Surgery #MedicalTech

#Business | 🇧🇷 A delegation of 40+ industrialists from Paraíba, #Brazil, is at the 140th Canton Fair! Led by Cassiano Pascoal Pereira Neto, the group represents minerals, civil construction, technology, and fashion. "We're fostering two-way exchanges, vital to Brazil's productive sector," he said. The fair's global reputation is a major draw: "It is a world benchmark, so Brazil is present, and Paraíba is present." newsgd.com/node_d36b0ef83f/7… #CantonFair #140thCantonFair #Guangzhou #Paraiba #GlobalTrade #BusinessCooperation #Innovation

#Business |🌏 The 140th Canton Fair is underway in Guangzhou! A 300-strong delegation from #Brazil is here to find opportunities. Bruno Veloso, leading 60 buyers from Pernambuco, praised the fair's scale and diversity: "It fully meets our demand for machinery, equipment, and cross-sector cooperation." Brazilian entrepreneurs are ready to build trusted ties and seal deals! 🤝 newsgd.com/node_d36b0ef83f/c… #CantonFair #140thCantonFair #GlobalTrade #Guangzhou #BusinessOpportunities