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Lingnan, a general name of the southern part of the five ridges in China. Let’s travel through ancient and modern times and visit Lingnan without leaving home.
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09/12/2024

Very creative! The shape of chrysanthemum with Chinese characteristics~

09/12/2024

A wonderland in Shenzhen! Come and visit here~

09/12/2024

City Life | The 2024 Marathon kicked off on the morning of December 8th, departing from Tianhe Sports Center and concluding at Haixinsha Island. The route passed through Tianhe District, Zhuhai District, Liwan District, and Yuexiu District, running along both banks of the Pearl River. Participants passed various Lingnan-style buildings such as the Customs Museum, Nanfang Building, and the Memorial of Generalissimo Sun Yat-sen's Mansion. With sunlight filtering through the trees, the vibrant runners complemented the historic streetscapes, creating a beautiful painting of Guangzhou.

09/12/2024

Lingnan: Beauty Beyond Borders | December 6th is Major Snow, the 21st solar term of the year. On that day, the silk floss at the Software Engineering Institute of were in full bloom in the sun, allowing people to experience the unique wintery charm of the Flower .

09/12/2024

In early November, Province dispatched ophthalmic and urologic surgical expert teams to Fiji and Nauru, respectively, to perform cataract , and to the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to carry out minimally invasive urologic surgeries.
It is reported that during their stay on the , the expert team trained nearly 100 healthcare workers, and conducted 17 complex surgeries and demonstrations in the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. Among them, the oldest patient was 82 years old and had been using a urinary catheter for three years. After the surgery, he was completely free of the catheter. This incident caused a great deal of buzz locally.

09/12/2024

On the morning of December 8th, 2024, the officially started, with 26,000 participants. In the minds of long-distance running enthusiasts, gold medalist Kenenisa Bekele is regarded as a "legend." What left the deepest impression on long-distance runners was undoubtedly the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where Bekele won gold in both the 5,000m and 10,000m events, setting new Olympic records in the process.
This year, Bekele was invited to be the ambassador for the Marathon. On December 7th, during an interview with Yangcheng Evening News in Guangzhou, he referred to China as his lucky place. He recalled winning two gold medals for Ethiopia at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and said that he is always happy to visit . "I've met some amazing people here," he said. "China is a vibrant country with both traditional and diverse cultures. There are many beautiful sights, and I've even visited the Great Wall. I always enjoy my time in China."

09/12/2024

On December 4th, "Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional new year" was officially inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Recently, a Yangcheng Evening News reporter interviewed Zhu Gang, a researcher at the Institute of Ethnic Literature of the Academy of Social Sciences and Deputy Secretary-General of the Chinese Folklore Society, to discuss this significant achievement.
The inscription from a state-level intangible cultural heritage to a heritage of humanity underscores that the is not only a treasure of the Chinese people but also a shared heritage of all humankind. This recognition fosters intercultural dialogue, deepens mutual understanding and respect among diverse groups, and potentially contributes to the vision of a "community with a shared future for mankind."

08/12/2024

A month ago, officially released its first national standard for organs-on-chips, "General Technical Requirements for Skin Chips." Domestically, companies laying out organs-on-chips industry chains are mostly located in the -Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Yangtze River Delta. Products such as skin chips, liver chips, lung chips, kidney chips, and human chips have emerged. Globally, there are now over 60 companies commercially producing organs-on-chips.

08/12/2024

's domestically developed jet C919 is rapidly expanding its commercial network, with three new routes announced this week alone. As of now, the C919 connects 10 cities across the country.
Since adding the C919 to its fleet, China Southern Airlines has launched routes connecting to , , and as part of the "China Southern Air Shuttle" services. With the addition of the Guangzhou-Haikou route, the airline will have four regularly scheduled C919-operated routes. Haikou will become the fifth destination for the aircraft, joining Guangzhou, Shanghai Hongqiao, Hangzhou, and Chengdu Tianfu. China Southern plans to expand C919 operations to more destinations as additional aircraft are delivered.

08/12/2024

On December 6th, the 2024 Global Investment Promotion Conference was held at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (Futian). Over 700 enterprise and institution representatives,including over 200 Fortune Global 500 companies and multinational corporations, from more than 35 countries and regions, including , , and the , gathered in Shenzhen. A number of significant projects were signed on site, And the conference has facilitated discussions and agreements on more than 400 projects, involving an investment amount exceeding 900 billion yuan.

07/12/2024

The "2024 Swatow International Wind Power Technology Innovation Conference" opened on December 5th at the Shantou International Convention and Exhibition Center. The event unveiled several landmark initiatives, including the world's first offshore wind power equipment manufacturing industrial park for "integration in four aspects" and the construction of the Shantou offshore wind power concentrated transmission project (onshore portion) in Chaoyang District.

07/12/2024

The "2024 Swatow International Wind Power Technology Innovation Conference" opened on December 5th at the International Convention and Exhibition Center. The event unveiled several landmark initiatives, including the world's first offshore wind power equipment manufacturing industrial park for "integration in four aspects" and the construction of the Shantou offshore wind concentrated transmission project (onshore portion) in Chaoyang District.

07/12/2024

Since the expansion of China's visa-free policy, Shenzhen's Futian Checkpoint has become a prominent gateway, offering efficient and convenient customs services, thus strengthening its role in international trade and cultural exchange. On December 4th, a tourist from the Republicof , Lee Sangbin, entered through the visa-free program at Futian Checkpoint and praised the officers of Huanggang Exit and Entry Inspection Station. He commented, "The service is very professional and thoughtful, and I believe China Travel will become more and more popular!"
According to data, from January to December 4th of this year, the number of foreign tourists entering through Shenzhen's Huanggang and Futian checkpoints reached 370,000, marking a 93.7% year-on-year increase.

06/12/2024

How far is it from a small town in to ?
On April 20th, 2024, the "2024 Young Director Support Program" (hereinafter referred to as the Maritime Guangdong Program) kicked off. With the theme "Backflow," the program called for short scripts from young Chinese directors worldwide.
In August, nine selected directors set off to various locations in to begin filming, creating their own images of small towns.
From December 19th to 23rd, the Maritime Program will bring nine short films to Paris for their first public screening.
Small towns have always been a symbol of -language cinema on the global stage. Amidst the tide of change, how do China's new generation of creators grasp and reconstruct the ever-changing contemporary small towns? These nine short films will provide the answers.
See you in Paris.

06/12/2024

Lingnan: Beauty Beyond Boaders | The scent of rice waves fills the air, and fruits hang abundantly. In this bountiful season, the rice fields of Dongguan seem to be in a golden coat, with the golden grains gently swaying in the breeze, resembling a sea with golden ripples. Harvesters work across the fields back and forth, gathering the heavy burdens of hope into their folds, painting a captivating picture of the harvest. Along the ridges of the fields, children run and play freely, reveling in the moments of contact with nature, adding a warm atmosphere to urban life.

06/12/2024

City Life | At 5 a.m. in early winter, the mountainous regions of Shaoguan, are enveloped in chill. Beyond the dim glow of lights, the outside still remains dark, as if everything in the has come to a pause. While most people are still lost in their dreams, a group of individuals have already risen from their warm beds, bustling with passion on the cold winter morning. Who are they? They are the people of Shaoguan, relentlessly striving for a better life.

06/12/2024

At the 2024 Understanding Conference ( ), Zheng Yongnian, the Founding Director of The Institute for International Affairs at the Chinese University of , , shared his insights. He emphasized that the key to understanding China lies in China's openness and confidence. China has become increasingly open, as seen in policies like unilateral visa exemptions, which have attracted many foreign visitors. These visitors, in turn, share short videos of China on social media, helping the West gain a more authentic understanding of the country. During the 27th China-ASEAN Summit, China also discussed the possibility of unilateral openness to ASEAN countries, which, if realized, would have significant implications for creating a common market. Zheng highlighted that openness and confidence are mutually reinforcing, creating a positive cycle.

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The "2024 Swatow International Wind Power Technology Innovation Conference" opened on December 5th at the #Shantou International Convention and Exhibition Center. The event unveiled several landmark initiatives, including the world's first offshore wind power equipment manufacturing industrial park for "integration in four aspects" and the construction of the Shantou offshore wind #power concentrated transmission project (onshore portion) in Chaoyang District.

How far is it from a small town in #SouthChina to #Paris? On April 20th, 2024, the "2024 #MaritimeGuangdong Young Director Support Program" (hereinafter referred to as the Maritime Guangdong Program) kicked off. With the theme "Backflow," the program called for short #film scripts from young Chinese directors worldwide. In August, nine selected directors set off to various locations in #Lingnan to begin filming, creating their own images of small towns. From December 19th to 23rd, the Maritime #Guangdong Program will bring nine short films to Paris for their first public screening. Small towns have always been a #cultural symbol of #Chinese-language cinema on the global stage. Amidst the tide of change, how do China's new generation of creators grasp and reconstruct the ever-changing contemporary small towns? These nine short films will provide the answers. See you in Paris.

Art and Culture | On the evening of December 4, 2024 (Beijing time), at the 19th session of #UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Asunción, Paraguay, #China's "#SpringFestival—Social Practices of the #Chinese People in Celebration of the Traditional New Year" was officially inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. With this addition, China now has 44 #cultural elements or practices recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, ranking first in the world! #artandculture

Art and Culture | The #GuangdongMuseum has recently welcomed a "mysterious nation": #Armenia, located at the border of Europe and Asia, where different civilizations converge. The #pomegranate, an important #cultural symbol of Armenia, plays a prominent role in the "Exhibition of Armenian Cultural Treasures of the 18th to 20th Centuries" at the Guangdong Museum. Many of the exhibits hide pomegranate motifs, each carrying rich cultural significance. What cultural meanings do these symbols hold? What connections do they have with #Guangdong? Let's step into the Guangdong Museum, encounter Armenia, and uncover the secrets of the pomegranate... #artandculture

Lingnan: Beauty Beyond Borders | On the afternoon of December 2, at the "Understanding China Through Sports" forum of the 2024 Understanding China Conference (#Guangzhou), Olympic gymnastics champion, member of the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame, and Laureus World Sports Academy member Li Xiaopeng shared his deep connection with Guangdong, where he won two gold medals. He expressed great anticipation for the #15thNationalGames, which will be held across #Guangdong, #HongKong, and #Macao. In his view, this is not only a grand event in the sports world, but also a valuable opportunity for the world to better understand #China. #SplendidLingnan

From December 2nd to December 4th, the 2024 Understanding China Conference (#Guangzhou) is being held. The theme of this year's conference is "Carry through the reform to the end—Chinese #modernization and new opportunities for world development." The conference began in 2013 and has been held seven times. It has become one of the most influential platforms for the world to understand #China's development strategy. This year marks the eighth Understanding China Conference and the fifth time it has been held in Guangzhou. This year's conference focuses on four major themes. Firstly, the conference aims to introduce the global significance of China to further deepen reform comprehensively and advance Chinese modernization. Secondly, the conference showcases the characteristics and achievements of Chinese modernization, demonstrating how China's reform vitalizes the world. Thirdly, the conference focuses on promoting the #traditional Chinese #culture, thus enhancing cultural exchanges and mutual learning. Lastly, the conference demonstrates the unique advantages and #development prospects of the #Guangdong-#HongKong-#Macao Greater Bay Area, the leading region in China's modernization process.

Lingnan Cuisine | #Zhanjiang thrives by the #sea and looks to it for progress. Beyond the tender and springy #WhiteCutChicken, seafood is a must on every Zhanjiang dining table. Over time, the city's #seafood has developed its own distinctive flavor: fresh, light, tender, and flavorful. Every bite is a vivid expression of "Delicious Zhanjiang." With its rich history of savoring the ocean's bounty, how irresistible is Zhanjiang's seafood? Let's explore the local seafood market to find out! #LingnanCuisine

Art and Culture | "With twin mallets rising in the air, the passion of #Chaoshan runs deep, unstoppable by anyone..." On November 27, the theme song of the large-scale ethnic #DanceDrama Ying Ge, which shares the same name as the #drama, was released. Performed in the vibrant Chaoshan dialect and paired with the drama's thrilling scenes, this song is a hit that gets your adrenaline racing! #artandculture

On November 21st, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS) hosted its 16th World Culture Festival, drawing #international students from 31 countries and regions. The event served as a vibrant platform for #cultural exchange, offering a wealth of experiences for all attendees. The food court was one of the festival's highlights, where international students set up booths showcasing their #culinary traditions. The air was filled with the irresistible aromas of Turkish lahmacun, French canelés paired with wine, Venezuelan arepas, and Malaysian nasi lemak. These delectable #dishes delighted both students and faculty who gathered to savor the international flavors.