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Latest news, analysis, explainers and updates on policy announcements, corporate developments and investment opportunities focused on the Guangdong provincial capital under the Greater Bay Area (GBA) initiative in southern China’s Pearl River Delta The coverage includes politics and policies, business, lifestyle and culture and useful to-do guides about living, working and studying in the GBA.
Head of Government
Party Secretary of Guangzhou Guo Yonghang
Swire Coca-Cola will supply Bonaqua drinking water to government offices on Hong Kong Island and parts of outlying islands. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

Swire Coca-Cola wins HK$32 million government deal after bottled water scandal

Company to supply Bonaqua drinking water to government offices on Hong Kong Island and parts of outlying islands.

Made in China 2025

Global drug giants double down on China amid push for self-reliant supply chains

Music

Nicholas Tse, EXO among top music and art events coming up in Greater Bay Area

Robotics

How Chinese robot makers are tapping OpenClaw to take on real-world tasks

OpenClaw AI is being integrated into robots for real-world tasks, from household chores to enterprise services.

OpenClaw is being integrated across the wider robotics industry. Photo: Shutterstock
China property

Shanghai joins major cities in loosening commercial property loan rules

Beijing remains the lone top-tier holdout as other cities ease their down payment requirements.

China property

China’s first-tier home prices stabilise in February after a 9-month decline

Annual price declines deepen nationwide, with policy support and supply reforms seen as key to recovery.

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Cathay Pacific

Beijing first stop as Cathay launches global drive to hire 3,000 workers

Hong Kong carrier has openings for pilots, flight attendants and engineers as well as vacancies for digital positions.

Cathay Pacific has openings for cabin crew among other vacancies. Photo: Eugene Lee
Xpeng

Flying car dreams gain altitude as Xpeng affiliate Aridge raises US$200 million

Fresh capital comes as the company ramps up manufacturing of its Land Aircraft Carrier vehicle and pushes towards commercial deliveries.

US-China trade war

Trump’s tariff investigation ‘bluff’ will not work on China, analysts warn

Beijing has grown wise to the US president’s ‘art of the deal’ tactics and will not be fazed by the new Section 301 investigations, analysts say.

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China trade

As Iran war hits trade hubs, China’s logistics firms rush for alternatives

Disrupted Middle East transit routes squeeze sector, pushing freight costs higher and pressuring supply chains.

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About half of China’s oil comes from the Middle East, underscoring the importance of the Strait of Hormuz (pictured, with anchored LPG gas tanker on Wednesday), which also serves as a crucial trade corridor for the country’s exports. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong can do more to connect mainland funds with tech stocks

Readers discuss the Stock Connect scheme, a Chinese research team’s breakthrough using AI, and assessing teachers’ English proficiency.

MiniMax founder and CEO Yan Junjie (second left) and chief operating officer Yun Yeyi (second right) pose with Hong Kong Stock Exchange CEO Bonnie Chan (left) and Chairman Carlson Tong (right) at the Chinese artificial intelligence model developer’s listing ceremony at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, on January 9. Photo: Reuters
International Property

Singapore offices cost the most to outfit, Asia-Pacific survey says

Fit-out costs in the city average more than US$2,000 per square metre, topping Tokyo, with Hong Kong in eighth, Knight Frank report says.

China GDP

Chinese regions cut growth targets for 2026

Most of China’s 31 provincial-level regions have set lower economic targets for this year than for last year.

Aviation

Helicopter travel takes off in China during Spring Festival rush

Helicopter services boomed during the Chinese New Year, offering fast travel and new routes across different cities.

Demand for helicopter flights surged during China’s Spring Festival. Photo: Handout
Mainland China

Why ‘ghosts’ are most dangerous foes in China’s cutthroat civil service exams

A bizarre case of inflating applicant numbers to deter potential job candidates has become a national talking point.

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In China, hundreds or even thousands of applicants may vie for a position that offers a light workload alongside strong career prospects. Photo: China News Service/VCG via Getty Images
Hong Kong economy

How Guangdong drivers are celebrating Lunar New Year in Hong Kong

‘I’m a fan of Hong Kong’s car culture, so I wanted to see how local owners modify their vehicles and chat with them about cars,’ one visitor says.

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Lunar New Year

Letters | As we celebrate the Lunar New Year, let’s ensure we do better by horses

Readers discuss the exploitation of equine animals, the spirit of Ramadan in Hong Kong, and why members of the ethnic minority community should master Chinese.

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China consumption

Why are so many South Korean visitors flocking to China’s Guangzhou?

Safety concerns in Southeast Asia and China’s visa-free travel policy among factors fuelling boom in golf tourism.

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Holiday Islands Golf Club in Guangzhou. Photo: Handout
China consumption

China targets foreign tourists for Lunar New Year ‘consumption feast’

Beijing sees huge untapped potential in spending by inbound travellers as it strives to drive up demand over the crucial nine-day holiday.

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Hong Kong society

Festive buzz in Hong Kong as visitors pour in for Lunar New Year

More than 1.7 million Hongkongers made outbound trips from February 13 to 16, up from 1.47 million between January 25 and 28 last year.

China jobs

Year-end bonuses shrink in China amid slowing growth, report finds

As China heads into the Year of the Horse, its firms’ bonuses have slowed to a trot, with many employees missing out completely.

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People walk on The Bund in Shanghai on October 3, 2024. Photo: Shutterstock
Lunar New Year

Being Chinese | The great Chinese New Year divide and how I bridged it

After sitting through the Spring Festival Gala with mainland Chinese friends, I had to introduce them to a delightful ritual from Singapore.

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Children hold up calligraphy banners they have just received for Chinese New Year in Singapore on January 29, ahead of the holiday. Photo: Xinhua
My Life

He thought his life was a failure. Then he wrote it down.

The author of I Deliver Parcels in Beijing, a viral account of China’s gig economy, will appear at the Hong Kong International Literary Festival in March.

China consumption

‘Disgusting’: pre-made Lunar New Year meals lose lustre for Chinese families

Food fight between star influencer and restaurant chain becomes a hot potato at reunion dinner tables as hosts pick quality over convenience.

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Food and Drinks

He saw Guangzhou as a challenge. Now, his restaurant has a Michelin star

Chef Louis Tam’s Chowa earned a Michelin star in Guangzhou, defying the city’s fine dining norms with his rebellious Japanese-French cuisine.

Chef Louis Tam’s bold culinary vision has earned Chowa, which he opened in 2023, a Michelin star in Guangzhou. Photo: Hei Kiu Au
China consumption

China’s gold rush: why families are doubling down on precious metals

Gold is becoming more popular in China ahead of the Lunar New Year, with households viewing the asset as a safety net amid an uncertain economy.

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Decorative items made of gold are displayed at a jewellery store in Beijing on January 28. Photo: EPA-EFE
China travel

Japan out, Australia in? China’s tourists heading down under for Lunar New Year

Bookings projected to surge on new flights, flexible itineraries and ease of payment.

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China property

No floor yet: China home prices keep falling despite policy support

Monthly declines narrowed in January, yet worsening year-on-year prices suggest housing pressures persist.

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