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Daily Guangzhou-Amsterdam Direct Flight to Open June 13

May 24, 2012
China Southern Airlines will open daily direct flights from Guangzhou to Amsterdam starting June 13. Read more>>

Beijing Leapfrogs Shanghai in Urban Competitiveness Ranking

May 23, 2012
In an urban competitiveness ranking of 294 cities in Mainland China and across the Strait, Beijing surpassed Shanghai by 0.7 points, coming in third...Read more>>

Wanda Group Buys America’s Second Largest Cinema AMC

May 22, 2012
On May 21, the Dalian Wanda Group officially sealed a multi-million deal to purchase the world’s second largest cinema, AMC. Read more>>

Guangzhou Economy to Catch up to Singapore and Hong Kong by 2015

May 21, 2012
According to the Guangzhou Economic Blue Book released by Guangzhou University, the economic gap between Guangzhou and Hong Kong, Singapore and...Read more>>

Japanese Burger Chain Mos Burger Opens in Guangzhou

May 16, 2012
Guangzhou’s first Mos Burger, a Japanese burger chain, opened at Beijing Road Pedestrian Street on May 9. Read more>>

Beijing Begins 100-Day Crackdown on Illegal Foreigners

May 15, 2012
As of May 15, Beijing will begin a 100-day crackdown campaign on foreigners who live and work in the city illegally. Read more>>

Free Guangzhou Silk Industry Museum Opens

May 14, 2012
The Guangzhou Silk Industry Museum, formerly Chinlon Hall, opened on May 3rd. Read more>>

South China on High Alert Following Days of Torrential Rainfall

May 14, 2012
South China has been on high natural disaster alert following several days of torrential rain in the region. Read more>>

Guangzhou Increases Daily Flights to Melbourne

May 11, 2012
China Southern Airlines has added one daily flight from Guangzhou to Melbourne on May 8. Read more>>

Public Outrage as Foreigner Attempts to Rape Chinese Woman on Street

May 10, 2012
A case in which a foreign man attempted to rape a Chinese woman in the open, has sparked fury among the public. Read more>>

First Southern China Nike Brand Experience Store Opens

May 09, 2012
The first Guangzhou Nike Brand Experience Store opened on May 4 at Zhangjia Plaza. Read more>>

Lafite Group: Wine's Reputation Tarnished by Chinese Counterfeiters

May 09, 2012
According to a recent statement by Christopher Salin, the CEO of Lafite Group, the abundance of Chinese counterfeiting has seriously tarnished the...Read more>>

50 RMB Immediate Fine for Smoking in Restricted Areas

May 07, 2012
Guangzhou has amended the regulation that a warning should be provided before fining people who light up in non-smoking areas. Read more>>

Lost Real Name Train Tickets Can be Replaced

May 06, 2012
Starting May 10th, passengers who misplace or lose their real name train ticket can report the loss and apply for a new one. Read more>>

Guangzhou-Cheju Direct Charter Flight Now Operating

Apr 27, 2012
Nanhu International Travel Service now offers direct charter flights from Guangzhou to Cheju. Read more>>

Ticket Prices for Scenic Spots Surge During May Day Holiday

Apr 27, 2012
Ticket prices for many well-known scenic spots across the country are rising as the May Day holiday approaches. Read more>>

Cheap Asiana Airlines Flights From Guangzhou to Los Angeles and Seattle

Apr 26, 2012
Asiana Airlines (South Korean) recently announced that preferential pricing is available for China-United States flight tickets from May 1st to...Read more>>

'Foreigner Repatriation Centres' Set to Handle Illegal Aliens

Apr 26, 2012
China plans to build repatriation centres in order to handle the so-called “three illegalities” among foreigners: illegal entry in to the country,...Read more>>
 
Guangzhou’s Beautiful Neighbour: Foshan City

Guangzhou’s Beautiful Neighbour: Foshan City

Foshan, Guangzhou’s next-door neighbour, is a city often overlooked by visitors to the region. But...More>>
The Relationship Minefield: 4 Challenges for Multicultural Couples

The Relationship Minefield: 4 Challenges for Multicultural Couples

Jumping into a relationship with someone from a different culture can be a bit like stepping onto a minefield. Challenges abound, and no matter how much a couple loves each other, sometimes the difficulties get the best of us. Here we look at four of the biggest challenges of multicultural couples in China. More>>