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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.
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#Transportation | ✈️ #Iranian carrier Mahan Air launches daily direct flights between #Guangzhou and #Tehran for the 2026–27 winter season, starting October 25!
The airline will operate 15 direct flights a week between Tehran and China:
🇨🇳 Guangzhou: 7 weekly
🇨🇳 #Shanghai: 5 weekly
🇨🇳 #Beijing: 3 weekly
The daily Guangzhou-Tehran service provides a direct air link throughout the winter season. 🌍
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#MahanAir #Iran #DirectFlights #Aviation #WinterSchedule #ChinaIran #TravelUpdate #AirTravel
"You come for the business, and you end up staying for the life."
For Dário Silva of PorCham Greater China, 20 years in Guangzhou means work, arbitration, and family. He loves the speed and convenience, and married a local—"He has a foreign face but a Chinese heart," his wife says. "This is where I will set my roots."
#Foshan | 🥋 On October 25, nearly 50 #Hungarian students arrived in Jun'an, Shunde, Foshan, for a kung fu adventure! 🇭🇺🇨🇳
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#KungFu #MartialArts #CulturalExchange #Hungary #ChinaHungary #KungFuAdventure #LingnanCulture
📸 See you at the Eye of Shenzhen in Gangxia North Station!
The interplay of light and shadow, combined with the surging crowds, breathes a rhythm into the space. ✨🚇
Video: IP GUANGDONG creators Dai Jie, Luv Barry, Liu Ruihua, Ou Wenyi, Ran Guangjun, Jakly, and Zou Yongchun
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#Shenzhen #EyeOfShenzhen #GangxiaNorthStation #UrbanRhythm #CityVibes #IPGuangdong #ShenzhenTravel #LightAndShadow #MetroStation #Guangdong
French football star Kylian Mbappé has lost at least three Chinese sponsorships following backlash over his controversial remarks in an interview.
Dongpeng Beverage, dairy giant Mengniu and cheese maker Milkground have announced they will end their cooperation with the Real Madrid forward. Meanwhile, RedNote is reviewing and removing related content, and CCTV's news apps have taken down content featuring the player.
The controversy has sparked widespread criticism on Chinese social media, with many users calling for accountability.
#Mbappe #China #Football #RealMadrid #SportsNews #ChineseBrands #BrandPartnerships #Sponsorships #SocialMedia #PublicRelations
Several Chinese brands are ending or distancing themselves from partnerships with French football star Kylian Mbappé after his China-related remarks sparked criticism on Chinese social media.⚽
Dongpeng Beverage and dairy giant Mengniu have announced they will end all cooperation with the Real Madrid forward, while Swiss sportswear brand On has removed Mbappé-related content from its Chinese social media account. Retailer Pangdonglai also said it would not restock his jerseys.
#Mbappe #China #ChineseBrands #Football #BrandPartnerships #SportsMarketing #Dongpeng #Mengniu
⚠️ Chinese netizens are demanding an apology from Kylian Mbappé over his erroneous remarks about China.
The hashtag #MbappeStillOwesAnApology is trending on Weibo, while at least three Chinese companies—Dongpeng Beverage, Mengniu, and Milkground—have terminated cooperation with the Real Madrid star, citing zero tolerance for actions that hurt national sentiments. 📉
Media platforms have also responded: RedNote is removing related content, CCTV apps removed Mbappé-related material, and his accounts on RedNote and Weibo have been muted. Brands like Dior, On, and Hublot have also deleted his related content on Weibo. 🚫
"The Chinese market welcomes celebrities from all countries," noted Jimu News, "but has no place for 'two-faced' figures or opportunists."
"The greater a football star's influence, the more mindful they should be of their words and actions," sports commentator Zhu Meng said. "Respect must be mutual."
#Mbappé #China #Apology #NationalSentiments #Sports #MbappeStillOwesAnApology #CommercialFallout #Respect
#Culture | 🎨 10+ #American arts luminaries toured #Guangzhou on Oct 26, visiting the Chen Clan Academy and Yongqing Fang. "We're far more similar than different," said Patrick Brien of ARTS OC. Rick Stein urged more Americans to experience China firsthand. Delegates noted how direct human encounters are the best tool for cultural understanding. 🌏🤝
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#USChina #ArtsExchange #CulturalUnderstanding
#Event | 🔬 The 2026 Greater Bay Area Science Forum runs Oct 31–Nov 2! Four Nobel laureates will attend, including a 2026 laureate in #Medicine. Held across #Guangdong, #HongKong, and #Macao, it features 15 sub-forums on #AI, life sciences, and future networks. Expect major policy releases and tech commercialization platforms! 🌏✨
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#GSF2026 #GreaterBayArea #ScienceForum #NobelLaureates #AI #Innovation
🌺 Walking in Sun Yat-sen’s Footsteps in Hawaii
As China marks the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen’s birth on November 12, 2026, take a walk through Honolulu to discover the schools, streets and memorials that shaped his early years and revolutionary journey. From Chinatown to historic schools, Hawaii offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of the man who helped transform modern China.
🌏 Discover the historic ties between Hawaii and Guangdong, and the overseas Chinese community that supported Sun’s revolutionary cause.
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#SunYatSen #History #Hawaii #Honolulu #Guangdong #China #Culture #Travel #Heritage #Education #Revolution
🌤️ Dry, comfortable weather is set to continue across much of Guangdong over the coming days, with warm afternoons and cooler nights.
From October 27 to 29, daytime highs will reach 32–34°C in parts of western Guangdong and the Pearl River Delta, while temperatures in northern areas could dip to 16–21°C overnight. 🌡️
⚠️ Dry conditions are also raising wildfire risks. Take care when using open flames and electrical appliances, and help prevent forest fires.
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#Guangdong #WeatherForecast #ChinaWeather #AutumnWeather #WildfirePrevention #StaySafe
🇨🇳🇬🇷 Guangzhou and Greece are looking to deepen cooperation in shipping, trade, tourism and cultural exchanges.
On October 26, Guangzhou Mayor Sun Zhiyang met with Greek Ambassador to China Evgenios Kalpyris to explore closer ties, including port partnerships, cruise tourism and cross-border e-commerce. 🤝
The meeting comes as 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the China-Greece comprehensive strategic partnership, ahead of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027.
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#Guangzhou #Greece #ChinaGreece #Guangdong #ChinaGreeceRelations #20thAnniversary #55thAnniversary #Trade #Tourism
Tennis star Venus Williams visited Gulong Gorge Scenic Area in Qingyuan, Guangdong, on October 24, trying out the glass skywalk and canyon go-kart ride and meeting costumed characters along the way.🎾🌄
Known for its thrilling high-altitude attractions, Gulong Gorge holds 12 world records and was the only scenic area in Guangdong included in the 2008 Beijing Olympic torch relay. ✨
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#VenusWilliams #Qingyuan #Guangdong #GulongGorge #ChinaTravel #SportsTourism #Adventure
Related promotional materials have been removed from their official social media accounts.
Dairy giant Mengniu, its subsidiary cheese brand Milkground, Dongpeng Beverage, its electrolyte drink brand Bushuila, and social media platform Xiaohongshu (RedNote) have taken steps to sever or distance themselves from their ties with French football star Kylian Mbappé. The moves followed controversial China-related remarks he made in a recent interview, which drew criticism on Chinese social media.
Dairy giant Mengniu, its subsidiary cheese brand Milkground, Dongpeng Beverage, its electrolyte drink brand Bushuila, and social media platform Xiaohongshu (RedNote) have taken steps to sever or distance themselves from their ties with French football star Kylian Mbappé. The moves followed controversial China-related remarks he made in a recent interview, which drew criticism on Chinese social media.
The backlash followed Mbappé's appearance on The Bridge, a YouTube interview show hosted by his Real Madrid teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni.
His remarks involving China drew criticism on Chinese social media, prompting calls for brands to reconsider their partnerships with the football star.
The ensuing response has extended beyond sponsorships, with promotional content removed and one retailer saying it would not restock his jerseys.
The backlash followed Mbappé's appearance on The Bridge, a YouTube interview show hosted by his Real Madrid teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni.
His remarks involving China drew criticism on Chinese social media, prompting calls for brands to reconsider their partnerships with the football star.
The ensuing response has extended beyond sponsorships, with promotional content removed and one retailer saying it would not restock his jerseys.
Several Chinese brands are ending or distancing themselves from partnerships with French football star Kylian Mbappé after his China-related remarks sparked criticism on Chinese social media.⚽
Dongpeng Beverage and dairy giant Mengniu have announced they will end all cooperation with the Real Madrid forward, while Swiss sportswear brand On has removed Mbappé-related content from its Chinese social media account. Retailer Pangdonglai also said it would not restock his jerseys.
#Mbappe #China #ChineseBrands #Football #BrandPartnerships #SportsMarketing #Dongpeng #Mengniu
Several Chinese brands are ending or distancing themselves from partnerships with French football star Kylian Mbappé after his China-related remarks sparked criticism on Chinese social media.⚽
Dongpeng Beverage and dairy giant Mengniu have announced they will end all cooperation with the Real Madrid forward, while Swiss sportswear brand On has removed Mbappé-related content from its Chinese social media account. Retailer Pangdonglai also said it would not restock his jerseys.
#Mbappe #China #ChineseBrands #Football #BrandPartnerships #SportsMarketing #Dongpeng #Mengniu