Given the imminent 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen this November, all 21 APEC economies are anticipating a more prosperous and robust Asia-Pacific region. AI is expected to be a hot topic among government officials, business leaders and scholars during APEC week. "A common AI law for 21 very different economies is unrealistic. What APEC can achieve is interoperability: common procedures, compatible standards and practical cooperation that allow economies to work together while each keeps its own rules," noted Alejandro Reyes, Senior Fellow of the Center on Contemporary China and the World at the University of Hong Kong, in an exclusive interview recently. 👉 Read the full story: #APEC# #AI# #Shenzhen# #Technology# #Innovation# #Digital# #AsiaPacific# #Economy# #Future# #China# #Global# @CCCW_hku @AsiaSocietyHK

Guangzhou and Auckland Deepen City-to-City Cooperation! A 14-member delegation led by Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown visited Guangzhou from November 8 to 11, exploring new opportunities in energy storage, smart traffic management and drone technology for emergency response. The two sister cities, whose friendship dates back to 1989, are looking to turn shared urban challenges into new opportunities for cooperation. 📚 In a special cultural exchange, Mayor Brown also donated copies of his new book, The Five-Minute MBA, to Guangzhou Library, strengthening the bond between the two cities through knowledge and people-to-people connections. 👉 Read more: #Guangzhou# #Auckland# #NewZealand# #China# #Technology# #Innovation# #Energy# #SmartCity# #Culture# #Cooperation# #Global#

🚢🌊 A New Cruise Adventure Is Heading to Guangzhou! China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, set sail from Shanghai on November 9 for its first trial voyage. It is expected to arrive at Nansha International Cruise Home Port in Guangzhou on November 12, ahead of its maiden voyage on November 22. ✨ Stretching 341 metres, the ship can accommodate up to 5,232 guests, with 2,130 staterooms and suites, plus upgraded dining, entertainment and leisure experiences. Get ready to explore the seas from Guangzhou! 👉 Book now: #Cruise# #Travel# #Guangzhou# #Nansha# #Guangdong# #Tourism# #Ocean# #China# #Innovation# #Adventure# #Shipping#

💄🌍 From Shenzhen to the World: The Packaging Behind Global Beauty Brands Ever wondered where the packaging of your favourite beauty products comes from? Shenzhen's Beauty Star, based in Longgang, supplies cosmetic packaging to global names including P&G, L'Oréal, Estée Lauder and Shiseido. With a monthly production capacity of around 15 million tubes, the company is taking "Made in Longgang" to beauty markets worldwide. ♻️ Innovation meets sustainability: Beauty Star recycles used plastic packaging into new materials and was named a National-level Green Factory in 2023. A Shenzhen manufacturer with a global reach! 👉 Read the full story: #Shenzhen# #Longgang# #Guangdong# #Beauty# #Manufacturing# #Innovation# #Sustainability# #Green# #Business# #Global# #China#

🌏🎉 Shenzhen is ready to welcome the world! With the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting just around the corner, the city is getting a festive makeover. From transport hubs and major roads to parks and landmark venues, colourful APEC decorations are bringing a celebratory atmosphere to streets across Shenzhen. 📸 Take a look at the city dressed up for this major international gathering: #APEC# #Shenzhen# #Guangdong# #China# #Cityscape# #Travel# #Culture# #Events# #Welcome# #Global#

💚 Hidden in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, Huguangyan Maar Lake is a natural wonder shaped by volcanic activity 140,000 to 160,000 years ago. Formed when rising magma met groundwater, triggering steam-magma explosions, the 2.3-square-kilometer lake is now a world-renowned site for maar lake research. Beneath its tranquil, agate-green waters, lakebed sediments preserve more than 100,000 years of climate and environmental history, earning it the names “Natural Yearbook of the Earth” and “Natural Museum.” Surrounded by lush greenery and colorful bald cypress trees, the heart-shaped lake is a sight to behold from above. Read more: #Huguangyan# #Zhanjiang# #Guangdong# #NaturalWonder# #ExploreGuangdong# #ChinaTravel# #Ecology#

The 2026 APEC CEO Summit will take place in Shenzhen from Nov. 17 to 18. According to the host organization, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), more than 2,000 attendees from various sectors are expected. Business representatives from all 21 APEC economies will participate, alongside active sign-ups from companies in non-APEC countries, including the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. To date, numerous Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders—including Google, Boeing, UBS, and CP Group—have submitted applications to attend. Themed "Promoting Prosperity Together for a Win-win Future" this year's summit will focus on cooperation in emerging sectors such as the digital economy, artificial intelligence, and green, low-carbon development.

🤖 A human welder versus a six-axis welding robot: who gets the job done faster and more precisely? In a head-to-head test, the robot finished welding a metal bracket in just 3 minutes and 5 seconds, compared with 8 minutes and 12 seconds for the human welder. It also delivered a weld with just a quarter of the height variation. And when switching to a different model, the robot was ready to work in under a minute. Made in Guangdong, the robot is part of a fast-growing industry. In the first half of 2026, the province's industrial robot output rose 34.2% year on year, while exports reached 1.48 billion yuan (US$221 million). With Shenzhen set to host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in November, 2026, what other kinds of robots would you like to see made in Guangdong? Tell us in the comments! Read more: #MadeInGuangdong# #Robotics# #IndustrialRobots# #Shenzhen# #APEC# #BusinessInChina# #ChinaTech# #SmartManufacturing#

🥋 From six-year-olds to seasoned practitioners in their 70s, martial arts enthusiasts gathered in Guangning County, Zhaoqing, Guangdong, on November 6–7 for a village martial arts showcase and exchange event. A total of 23 teams and more than 240 participants from six regions across China brought a variety of styles to the floor, from southern Chinese Hung Gar and Choy Li Fut to distinctive northern styles. Known as a national “Hometown of Martial Arts,” Guangning has more than 170,000 residents who regularly practice the traditional arts. The county has been taking martial arts into local communities through village-level competitions, which expanded to 178 villages and communities in 2025. This year, it aims to hold 100 competitions, keeping the tradition alive one village at a time. Read more: #Sports# #Guangning# #Zhaoqing# #Guangdong# #ChineseMartialArts# #TraditionalCulture# #KungFu#

🌊 At Storm Cape on Wanshan Island in Zhuhai, mountains meet the sea in a breathtaking coastal landscape. Wind sweeps across the cape, waves crash against ancient rocks, and every cliff tells a story millions of years in the making. Head toward the sea, take in the vast horizon, and let the ocean put everything into perspective. Sometimes, all you need is a moment by the water. Read more: #Zhuhai# #WanshanIsland# #Guangdong# #CoastalScenery# #ExploreGuangdong# #ChinaTravel#

Planning a bird-watching trip to Shenzhen Bay? Now at the peak of its annual migration season, the bay is welcoming flocks of migratory birds, including cormorants and egrets. From the Futian Mangrove National Nature Reserve to Shenzhen Bay Park, here are some of the best spots to catch a glimpse of them. Early mornings and around 5 p.m. are ideal for bird watching, especially when the tide is between 0.5 and 1.2 meters above the sea-level datum. Remember to keep your distance, stay quiet and never feed or disturb the birds. Save this guide and enjoy the beauty of Shenzhen Bay's feathered visitors! Read more: #Ecology# #ShenzhenBay# #Shenzhen# #Guangdong# #MigratoryBirds# #Autumn# #ChinaTravel# #Nature# #Wildlife# #APEC# #Biodiversity# #GreenCity# #EcoTourism# #UrbanNature# #INShenzhenINNature#

Wang Yiwei, Director of the Institute of International Affairs at Renmin University of China, has dismissed allegations linking Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang to an alleged extramarital affair and the theft of chips as "ridiculous slander." Speaking on the sidelines of the 2026 International Forum on Mutual Learning Among Civilizations, held in Macao on November 9, Wang commented on the controversy surrounding Huang. 👉 Read more: #Nvidia# #JensenHuang# #Technology# #Business# #Macao# #China# #Forum# #Global# #AI# #Innovation#

🌾🍂 Golden autumn in Guangzhou! Rice fields in front of the Guangzhou branch of the China National Archives of Publications and Culture are almost ready for harvest. Golden waves of rice sway gently in the breeze, filling the air with the fresh scent of grain. A beautiful countryside scene right in the city! #Guangzhou# #Guangdong# #Autumn# #Harvest# #RiceFields# #Nature# #Scenery# #Culture# #Travel# #China#

💜🌸 Guangdong is blooming purple! As China gets ready to host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen on November 18 to 19, streets across the province are dressed in shades of violet and lilac. These beautiful seasonal blooms are adding a warm splash of colour to welcome guests from around the world. #APEC# #Shenzhen# #Guangdong# #Flowers# #Purple# #Nature# #Travel# #China# #Welcome# #Cityscape# #Beauty#

🎶🌏 Guangzhou and Auckland Strengthen Their Friendship! Guangzhou Mayor Sun Zhiyang met Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown on November 9, as the two cities explored new opportunities for cooperation in trade, transport, technology, education and tourism. The friendship between Guangzhou and Auckland spans 37 years, with both sides looking to build even closer ties. 🎸 Adding a special cultural touch, Mayor Brown played the banjo and joined his delegation in singing traditional Māori songs, celebrating the friendship between the two cities! 👉 Read more: #Guangzhou# #Auckland# #NewZealand# #China# #Friendship# #Culture# #Trade# #Tourism# #Technology# #Exchange# #Cooperation#

🌊⛵ Get Ready for the 2026 Greater Bay Area Marine Games! From November 21 to December 6, five cities across Guangdong will welcome athletes for 10 exciting coastal sports events. In Huizhou, visitors can enjoy sailing at Renping Peninsula and island hiking at Gangkou Coastal Tourism Resort, where stunning sea views, mountain trails and a 21.7 km coastline await! 👉 Discover more: #GBA# #Marine# #Sports# #Sailing# #Hiking# #Huizhou# #Guangdong# #Travel# #Ocean# #Adventure# #China#

🧸 Did you know that one in every three plastic toys worldwide is made in Shantou, Guangdong? The city has grown into a global toy manufacturing hub, with its products reaching markets around the world and connecting businesses across the Asia-Pacific. In this episode of Making It Together—China's Guangdong Industrial Clusters and APEC, CGTN takes a closer look at Shantou's toy industry and how this manufacturing cluster is building links across the region. Read more: #Shantou# #MadeInGuangdong# #ToyIndustry# #APEC# #GlobalTrade# #BusinessInChina#

🦩 Migratory birds are back at Shenzhen Bay! Great cormorants, black-faced spoonbills and other species have returned for the annual migration season, filling the skies and mudflats with activity. A key wintering and stopover site on the East Asian–Australasian Flyway, Shenzhen Bay has recorded 273 bird species, including 60 under national protection, and welcomes nearly 100,000 migratory birds each year. Their return is supported by the city's conservation efforts, from protecting green spaces and making building facades safer for birds to managing nighttime lighting near their habitats. New regulations on mangrove wetland protection, which took effect on November 5, also restrict activities such as construction and drone use that could disturb wildlife. A safer home for birds, and a richer natural landscape for the city. Read more: #Ecology# #ShenzhenBay# #Shenzhen# #Guangdong# #MigratoryBirds# #Autumn# #ChinaTravel# #Nature# #Wildlife# #APEC# #Biodiversity# #GreenCity# #EcoTourism# #UrbanNature# #INShenzhenINNature#

🌟 From AI-powered equipment and consumer electronics to local delicacies and fine jewelry, 17 companies from Shanwei, Guangdong, brought hundreds of products to the China International Import Expo (CIIE) on November 5–6. The showcase was part of the “Guangdong Goods Go Global” campaign, highlighting the city's diverse industries and products. The event also opened doors for closer business ties between Shanwei and the Yangtze River Delta. Buyers showed interest in everything from intelligent manufacturing equipment and specialty foods to locally crafted jewelry, with some making purchases on the spot and others expressing interest in visiting Shanwei's factories after the expo. Read more: #CIIE# #MadeInGuangdong# #Shanwei# #GuangdongGoodsGoGlobal# #BusinessInChina#

🌸📍 Guangzhou, Guangdong Autumn breezes bring a gentle warmth as blossoms open along the city's streets and lanes. From rosy blooms on the trees to delicate flowers in clusters, color is everywhere—and in Guangzhou, the flowers seem to bloom all year round. #Guangzhou# #Guangdong# #AutumnVibes# #CityInBloom# #FlowerSeason# #Flowers# #Travel# #ChinaTravel#