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Latest news, analysis, explainers and updates on policy announcements, corporate developments and investment opportunities focused on the Guangdong provincial capital under the Greater Bay Area (GBA) initiative in southern China’s Pearl River Delta The coverage includes politics and policies, business, lifestyle and culture and useful to-do guides about living, working and studying in the GBA.
Head of Government
Party Secretary of Guangzhou Guo Yonghang
Analysts are examining satellite imagery of China’s Comec Longxue shipyard near Guangzhou for insight into how China’s navy plans to operate. Photo: Google Earth
China's military weapons

Is China building a bigger support ship for its future Type 004 carrier group?

New satellite imagery offers insight into how Beijing plans to keep future strike groups supplied at sea.

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UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles)

Did the Ukraine war spark China’s ban on most civilian drone flights in cities?

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IPO

Shein clears Hong Kong IPO hurdle as valuation halves to below US$50b: sources

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to position Greater Bay Area as equine hub, grow racing tourism

Hong Kong Jockey Club proposes leveraging its Guangzhou racecourse as strategic platform for deeper cooperation with mainland.

Horse racing enthusiasts pack the stands for the season finale at Happy Valley on July 15. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

Mainland schools for Hong Kong pupils beat city average in university entrance exams

Shenzhen’s Pui Kiu College reports 87 per cent pass rate, while ASJNU in Guangzhou says its rate was 71 per cent, compared with 42.7 per cent for Hong Kong.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

CUHK launches first cross-border clinical trial centre in Nansha

Chinese University of Hong Kong teams up with Guangzhou First People’s Hospital and district authorities to establish Greater Bay Area Clinical Trial Centre.

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China property

China’s first-tier home prices extend 4-month rebound amid market stabilisation

However, only Shanghai recorded a year-on-year increase – of 3.1 per cent – with Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen all down.

Blocks of flats in Shanghai. Photo: JPix/NurPhoto via Getty Images
China shipbuilding

China’s historic sea-based rocket recovery puts spotlight on local shipbuilder

Unlike conventional vessels, the platform must maintain exceptional stability and positioning accuracy in rough seas.

China manufacturing

Why factories in southern China are feeling the squeeze despite pickup in orders

Manufacturers hoping for stimulus measures turn attention to coming Politburo meeting as costs eat into profits and investment.

China technology

How AI is changing the way China’s students select a university degree

This summer, millions of families turned to AI for advice on selecting a degree programme – a role once played by teachers, relatives and consultants.

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Graduates celebrate after a graduation ceremony at Renmin University of China in Beijing. Photo: Xinhua
Artificial intelligence

China’s circuit-board makers push capex towards record to feed AI boom

Hundreds of millions of dollars invested in high-end plants as more than 20 PCB makers disclose aggressive expansion plans.

A pivot towards the high-end boards required for AI servers is driving a capacity surge among PCB makers. Photo: Shutterstock
Electric & new energy vehicles

Beijing opens lithium futures to foreign traders to cement pricing power over US

Miners, battery makers and traders outside China can now trade lithium carbonate futures and options on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange.

Indonesia

‘Strong deterrent’: Indonesia expels 92 Chinese suspected scammers

The Chinese nationals were arrested in May in connection with an alleged online gaming and investment fraud syndicate operating from Batam.

China travel

Further to fly? Shenzhen poised to add more international flights

Shenzhen Baoan Airport could add more routes as China’s aviation regulator considers easing requirements for intercontinental flights.

An artist's rendering of the new Terminal 2 at Shenzhen Baoan Airport, a facility that handled 66 million passengers in 2025. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong stock market

China’s tax crackdown: A-share and Hong Kong-listed firms hit hard

Beijing’s anti-tax evasion campaign could expand, raising concerns that corporate earnings, cash flows and investor sentiment may be at risk.

BeOne Medicine's manufacturing site in Guangzhou. The company's Chinese subsidiary has agreed to pay 446 million yuan (US$65.6 million) after receiving a notice from a local tax authority. Photo: Handout
China travel

How China’s visa-free boom is reshaping tourism beyond major cities

A growing number of foreign travellers are taking advantage of looser rules to venture inland, fuelling a shift away from traditional hotspots.

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Hong Kong economy

Mainland Chinese tourists pack landmarks as Hong Kong marks July 1 anniversary

Visitors enjoy complimentary ferry rides, free museum admissions and an array of dining and retail discounts of up to 29 per cent.

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Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign

China removes 6 generals from legislature amid ongoing anti-corruption drive

Apart from the senior commanders, the former Xinjiang party chief and a senior financial regulator were also stripped of their status.

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The PLA commanders were among the 13 legislators who were removed. Photo: Reuters
HKEX

Hong Kong vows stronger exchange with reforms, bond futures and gold push

Listing changes and new product launches are set to bolster Hong Kong’s role as a global financial hub, deputy finance chief says.

China property

Have China home prices hit bottom? Some buyers are hunting bargains

It’s a buyer’s market as signs of recovery in first-tier cities return bargaining power to home purchasers amid policy easing.

China-Russia relations

Russian visitor numbers surge in southern China on visa-free arrival scheme

Guangzhou’s Baiyun airport reported more than 210,000 Russian entries and exits in the first five months of 2026, up 110 per cent year on year.

Russian nationals line up for immigration processing at the Baiyun Airport in Guangzhou. Photo: gzdaily
Food and Drinks

The winding path of a chef marrying Cantonese and Jiangnan cuisines in Macau

Chef Kevin Zhu blends Cantonese and Jiangnan cuisines at Lakeview Palace in Macau, crafting dishes that reflect his unique culinary journey.

Shrimp fried noodles by Chef Zhu. Photo: Chloe Loung
China travel

Why are foreign travellers racing to China for the June Dragon Boat holiday?

Chinese travel platforms have logged a big jump in bookings by inbound tourists over the holiday, as global interest in Chinese festivals rises.

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Hong Kong economy

Tycoon Gordon Wu says he’s very optimistic about China due to its ‘stability’

‘I am very optimistic about the future of China. Why? Because these are the people who really work hard,’ Wu says after receiving Asia Society award.

China property

China’s first-tier new home prices rise for third month as measures take hold

Price gains in tier-one cities in May suggest confidence returning as policy support steadies sentiment.

High-rise residential towers under construction in Shenzhen on May 28. Photo: Getty Images
Artificial intelligence

Surge in AI-related court cases fuels calls for China to clarify its laws

Growing number of tech-related cases has increased calls for a comprehensive legal framework to govern the technology.

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The State Council said last month that it was working on “ comprehensive legislation”. Photo: Reuters
Espionage

Beijing confirms arrest of US citizen Min Zin on espionage charges

On the same day China said Myanmar’s president will visit, it said it had arrested the former Myanmese democracy activist.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Why Hongkongers should be very interested in the Pinglu Canal

China-Asean trade is expected to surge as the Pinglu Canal synergises with the Hainan free-trade zone – creating demand for services Hong Kong can provide.

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