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History runs deep: China's first café opened here in 1836; its first roasting workshop followed in 1905. Today, 183,000 tons of green beans cleared Guangzhou customs in 2024, worth $800 million to $1 billion. Huangpu Port, Nansha Port and Baiyun Airport form an efficient distribution network, with 48-hour customs clearance getting global beans to market faster. Equipment manufacturing adds muscle: annual revenue of RMB 5-8 billion, with smart machines packing IoT systems shipped to 100+ countries. JETINNO alone has an annual production capacity of 260,000 units, with 70% exported, and its products have successfully entered traditional coffee-consuming powerhouses such as Italy and Japan. "Guangzhou-made" is now a global coffee staple.

The Guangzhou Coffee Culture Festival is about to kick off on May 1-5, bringing 30+ global brands and 100+ citywide events to advance the city's bid as an international coffee trading center. Not a traditional growing region, Guangzhou boasts 8,017 coffee shops — second nationally, first in South China. It's the main gateway for green bean imports, a creative coffee innovation hub, and a smart equipment export base. In 2025, the coffee industry chain generated RMB 67 billion, employing 150,000+ people directly, with green bean imports accounting for 42% of national volume. #coffee #guangzhou #globaltrade

#DataSpeaks Social media is now deeply woven into teenage life. Recently, Australia and Indonesia have successively implemented bans for people under 16, and many European countries are considering similar measures. Supporters say early exposure harms minors' physical and mental health. Opponents argue a blanket ban only tackles symptoms and may push teens to riskier, more secretive use. Perhaps the real solution lies in curbing addictive algorithms and promoting digital literacy. What's your view? #socialmediaban #teenagers #digitalliteracy #algorithm #addictive #mentalhealth

Indonesian influencers praised Green Guangdong and said APEC guests should visit Shenzhen's ecological parks.

From April 4 to 6, 2026, the 3rd "Global Bay Area Chorus Bridge" Sino-American Youth Choral Education Symposium was held in Guangzhou. Organized by Guangdong Experimental High School (GEHS), this event featured Francisco J. Núñez, artistic director of the Young People's Chorus of New York City (YPC), and Elizabeth Núñez, creative director of the YPC. They traveled to Guangzhou to lead a series of in-person workshops, making the seminar a vibrant platform for exchange and collaboration.

This cat domino setup is so much fun!#cat #funny

Truck driver found a litter of puppies—now they roam the world with him 🚛🐶#fun #funny ##pet #puppylife #truck #driver

A boy plays with his six puppies. Netizens: “A soul-soothing session of dog therapy.” #fun #animals #pets #puppies #therapy #healing #soothing #dog

The Guangzhou Affiliated School of JNU for Hong Kong & Macao Students (ASJ Guangzhou) opened its new campus on April 10 in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. Based in the heart of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the Poly campus will integrate into the digital economy innovation ecosystem in Guangzhou's Pazhou area, aiming to develop a comprehensive K-12 science and innovation education system. The new campus has established innovation labs focused on AI, robotics, digital art, and other scientific and technological fields. The labs were projects in cooperation with leading technology companies such as Huawei and Aridge, an arm of new energy vehicle maker Xpeng Motors. In addition to enrolling children from Hong Kong and Macao, the school, founded in 2021, will start enrolling children of overseas Chinese, foreign nationals, and returned overseas talents starting this autumn semester. #education #guangzhou #hongkong #macao

The U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC) led its largest and highest-level delegation of American companies to visit Guangzhou and Shenzhen from April 8 to 10, demonstrating their strong interest in deepening commercial ties with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and confidence in the Chinese market. The delegation included representatives from dozens of U.S. firms such as Procter & Gamble, Pfizer, General Electric, Carrier, Cargill and Cisco, covering biomedicine, information technology, finance, consumer goods and other sectors. Sean Stein, president of the USCBC, said the visit aims to introduce more U.S. companies to the business-friendly policies and environment of the GBA. "Guangdong is no longer just a market or manufacturing center, but it's a platform," Stein said. #guangdong #guangzhou #shenzhen #usa #china #biomedicine

Payment services have been expanded across the city. More than 15,000 merchants across Guangzhou now accept international bank cards, while nearly 400 metro stations allow passengers to tap international bank cards to enter. Currency exchange facilities have been added at ports, hotels, exhibition venues, and metro stations, alongside multiple payment options including mobile payments, cash, and foreign currencies. A dedicated section for international users has also been launched on the "OneStop" WeChat mini program, integrating transport, payment, and daily services.

Guangzhou has introduced a range of measures to streamline entry procedures, transport, payment, and city services for international visitors attending the Canton Fair, which will open on April 15 in Guangzhou, according to a release of the Guangzhou Municipal Commerce Bureau on April 10. Dedicated channels will be set up at airports and passenger ports, with multilingual assistance available. Visa-free transit and port visa services are also in place to facilitate entry. Transport capacity will be increased during the fair, with more frequent metro services, additional taxis and ride-hailing vehicles, and shuttle buses linking the exhibition complex with major wholesale markets. At least 2,000 taxis and ride-hailing cars will be arranged every day during the fair to ensure smooth transit at the fair venue. Also, traffic management around the venue will be enhanced to ease congestion and improve parking and accessibility. #guangzhou #cantonfair #globaltrade

Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party who is on a visit to the Chinese mainland, said on April 10 in Beijing that the meeting between the leaders of the CPC and the KMT is of great significance. She emphasized that as long as the starting point is correct, peace across the Taiwan Strait holds optimistic potential for positive development. #Taiwan #PeaceForTheWold

In China, how do we express our bond with a true friend? This lady sings it for you. #singing

The 139th session of the China Import and Export Fair will introduce nine dedicated exhibition zones for the first time, covering smart wearables, display technologies, consumer drones, modular housing and garden solutions, according to the Ministry of Commerce. The event, commonly known as the Canton Fair, is regarded as the barometer of China's foreign trade, and is scheduled to take place in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, from April 15 to May 5. It will span a total exhibition area of 1.55 million square meters, with 75,700 booths and more than 32,000 participating companies — all exceeding previous editions. Among them, about 3,900 exhibitors will be making their debut. #CantonFair

Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party,led a KMT delegation to visit the Meituan headquarters in Shanghai on Wednesday and experienced the drone delivery service. Ordering milk tea on her phone, Cheng had it delivered by drone in about 15 minutes. "The drink is still warm!" she said after taking a sip. "This is a rare opportunity for me to experience firsthand how the low-altitude economy operates -- an industry of the future," Cheng said. "It offers valuable reference for Taiwan."

From April 7 to 11, four Indonesian influencers visited #Guangzhou and #Shenzhen on a Greater Bay Area tour, experiencing firsthand how Guangdong integrates technology with local culture. One of them, Siti Nadia Rahmawati, recalled that the dress she wore on her first day in Guangzhou was bought by her mother in the city 15 years ago. She also shared her strong attachment to Miniso, a homegrown Guangzhou brand. In Indonesia, she never misses a chance to stop by Miniso whenever she goes to a mall. According to Nadia, many of her blind boxes, stationery, and home goods at home are from #Miniso.

"Guangdong is no longer merely a market or manufacturing base; it has evolved into a platform where businesses can leverage China's advantages in innovation and speed-to-market to boost their global competitiveness," said Sean Stein, president of the US-China Business Council (#USCBC), during a series of business matching events between Guangdong Province and U.S. multinational corporations held in Guangdong's capital City #Guangzhou on April 8. This delegation marks the largest and highest-level group ever sent by the USCBC in its 53-year history, underscoring the strong confidence U.S. businesses have in both Guangdong and the broader Chinese market. Representatives from U.S. institutions and enterprises emphasized the enormous potential for collaboration between Guangdong and the U.S., given the strong complementarity across various fields, and expressed their intent to expand investments in Guangdong, focusing on areas such as sci-tech innovation, green development, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare.

A man posing for a photo in Bali gets his sunglasses snatched by a passing monkey. Netizen: "So skilled, definitely not his first time." #funny #animals #monkey #NatureVibes #bali #tourist #robbery

Silver-haired superwoman! Guangdong grandma's park workout — light as a swallow, swift as the wind. Netizens: that balance is unreal! #workout #senior #health #sportsshow #FitnessFashion #funny #super #amazing #balance