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2026 marks the first year of China's 15th Five-Year Plan. Against this backdrop, China's Two Sessions have drawn widespread attention. The world is looking to the Two Sessions to better understand potential changes in China's macroeconomic policies. So, what signals has China sent? Facing major global changes, what impact will China's development have on the international landscape? On these questions, we conducted an exclusive interview with Fabrizio Hochschild, former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations.
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GenZ Pop Quiz｜What Does It Feel Like to Live in the Future? U.S. Technologists Find That Out in South China From June 19 to 23, a delegation of young technologists traveled across the Pacific to Guangzhou, China, for a five-day journey of technological and cultural exploration. Among the delegation members are many current university students from the U.S. majoring in science and engineering, and they have a keen interest in China's technological development. "China is living in the future" has recently become a trending topic on global social media. What do these young people at the forefront of innovation think about it? In this episode of GenZ Pop Quiz, let's capture their genuine reactions and perspectives on China's technology.
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Vietnamese Youth Called for Deeper Bilateral Youth Cooperation to Further Strengthen China-Vietnam Friendship From April 11 to 13, the "Staying True to Original Aspiration" study camp, part of the "Red Study Tour" for Vietnamese youth in China, was held in Guangzhou. A representative of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of Vietnam called the visit to revolutionary historical and cultural sites "extremely interesting, rewarding, and meaningful". He noted that the tour deepened his understanding of the friendly history between China and Vietnam and offered valuable inspiration for his future work. He hoped that youth organizations of the two countries would expand cooperation in education, cultural exchanges, science and technology, digital transformation, green transition, and community volunteer services. CHINA MFA Spokesperson 中国外交部发言人 Viet Nam Government Portal Viet Nam Diplomacy MoFAVietNam Spokesperson VnExpress
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GenZ Pop Quiz｜Bags Unpacked: What are the "Guangdong-Made" Products International Students Always Bring Home? Remember the Milan hotel clerk who went viral for his love of Chinese candy? That one crisp candy sparked a heartwarming "cross-border candy relay." But here's the thing: Guangdong, the factory of the world, has more than just candy. From the drones buzzing above us to the air conditioners keeping us cool, from the snacks filling our shopping carts to the smart phones at our fingertips—"Guangdong-made products" are woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. So, which of these local gems have won the hearts of young international students living right here in Guangdong? Let's find out.
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Echoes of History: Tracing Wartime Footprints in Guangdong with Belarusian Blogger This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. In Dongguan, South China's Guangdong Province, an exhibition showcasing Guangdong's wartime cartoons and woodcuts kicked off on Aug. 29. Belarusian blogger Vika, a long-time resident in Guangdong, explored the exhibition. She was not only shocked by the scale of suffering but also deeply touched by the dauntless resistance spirit of the local people. Let's relive Guangdong's wartime history with Vika and honor the sacrifices made. CHINA MFA Spokesperson 中国外交部发言人 Belarus MFA 🇧🇾 薛剑XueJian Wonderful Dongguan DongguanToday
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GenZ Pop Quiz | Young Pioneers in Sports: How Dragon Boating Becomes a New Fashion Among Gen Z? The 15th National Games of the People's Republic of China will be jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao from November 9 to 21, 2025. As more and more young athletes and sports enthusiasts are stepping onto the stage of the National Games this year, what fresh trends and vitality are they bringing to China's sports events and industry? "Young Pioneers in Sports" special series, launched by SFC's original program GenZ Pop Quiz, showcases the new energy, new trends, and new opportunities across different sports at this edition of the National Games. In Episode 1 of our series "Young Pioneers in Sports," we dived into the dragon boat event of China's 15th National Games' mass competition, and chatted with young athletes and industry insiders to uncover: Why is this millennia-old tradition captivating Gen Z? How is the dragon boat culture being revitalized today? Join us to find out together! 薛剑XueJian Lijian Zhao 赵立坚 CHINA MFA Spokesperson 中国外交部发言人 Hua Chunying 华春莹 Dragon Boat BC 龍舟會
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Zhanjiang Builds a Portside Industrial Cluster Worth over 100 Billion Yuan In 2025, the regional gross domestic product (GDP) of Zhanjiang was expected to approach 400 billion yuan, with industrial added value projected to exceed 100 billion yuan and the growth rate of added value of industrial enterprises above the designated size achieving double-digit growth. Over the past five years, 2,367 major provincial and municipal projects have been implemented, with cumulative investment reaching 440 billion yuan, ranking first in eastern, western, and northern Guangdong.
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When #NeZha2 stormed the box office, #toy factories in #Dongguan shifted into hyperdrive. Wogongchang finalized plans for 300,000 units of merchandise in just three days, while Henglitai delivered over 300,000 units by early January. Neither could predict the surge in demand: Wogongchang's orders exploded 500-fold, and Henglitai faced a million-unit follow-up wave. How did Dongguan become the "Capital of the Pop Toy Universe"? Click the video to discover the secret.
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Key Economic Developments in Guangdong 2024丨With a population exceeding 150 million, what is Guangdong's allure? Beyond its delicious food, stunning scenery, high-quality products, and business opportunities, there are numerous dynamic economic milestones. Here are the Top 10 Key #Economic Developments in #Guangdong in 2024. Which one do you find most impressive?
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Hello World! I'm ICIF from China! I'm #ICIF, short for the China (#Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair. As the No. 1 fair for China's cultural industry, my job is to package Chinese #culture and deliver it from the Greater Bay Area to the world. So far, I have made online novels, dramas and games—China's cultural "new trio" popular to the world and revived China's intangible cultural heritage like drama dance "Wing Chun". Click the video to learn more. 😀
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Companies in the GBA | Shocking YouTube star #IShowSpeed, China's cutting-edge innovations are on full display here! On April 15, the 137th #CantonFair opened its doors to global visitors. Spanning an exhibition area of 1.55 million square meters (about 200 standard soccer fields), the venue was packed with buyers from over 200 countries and regions. Walmart, Carrefour, Metro, and 252 other major retailers have also confirmed their participation. Click the video to see why global #business leaders are flocking to Guangdong. Canton Fair
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Companies in the GBA | At the 136th Canton Fair, various cutting-edge AI technologies are making waves and going global. A group of Guangdong companies is focusing on new sectors such as the low-altitude economy, humanoid robots, and new energy, leading a new trend in intelligent manufacturing with new quality productive forces. When AI meets the Canton Fair, just how exciting can it be? Let's experience the Canton Fair through an AI lens and explore together. Canton Fair 薛剑XueJian #CantonFair
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Guangzhou's autonomous driving sector is in the global spotlight. #Nvidia's latest disclosure shows it owns 1.74 million WeRide shares, valued at $24.65 million. Nvidia's bet on WeRide is strategic. Autonomous driving's real-time data processing relies heavily on GPUs, and Nvidia aims to transition from a chip supplier to an autonomous driving ecosystem architect. This move is a mutual attraction. Prior to its 2024 Nasdaq listing, #WeRide raised over $1 billion in six funding rounds, with investors including Yutong Bus, GAC Group, Bosch, SenseTime, and He Xiaopeng. What makes WeRide so attractive? #Guangzhou
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Global Echoes on Guangdong | China's "Two Sessions" in Beijing set the country's 2025 GDP growth target at around 5%. Paul Gruenwald, Global Chief Economist at S&P Global Ratings, highlighted China's progress in renewable energy and emerging innovations like DeepSeek. He praised the Greater Bay Area's transformation into a global innovation center, with eight clusters valued over one trillion yuan and ten over 100 billion yuan. He believed that driven by the increasing internationalization of the RMB, as well as China's industrial chain upgrade, Guangdong's role in innovation and Hong Kong's role in finance will become increasingly important. #China #TwoSessions #Guangdong S&P Global Ratings
Glocal219,767 次观看 • 1 年前