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US-based retailer Walmart has introduced a mobile testing program in the Guangdong capital of Guangzhou in line with its initiative to improve food safety in China. Every mobile laboratory comes with professional facilities and is manned by four third-party technicians. This scheme will serve the retailer’s more than 70 stores in Guangdong and will soon [...]

Chinese officials have talked about efforts to improve decelerating exports on the opening day of the 113th edition of the China Import and Export Fair— the oldest and biggest trade expo in China. Speaking on the first day of the spring session of the Canton Fair, Deputy Minister of Commerce Li Jinzao said the fair [...]

China’s foreign trade and investment is expected to get a boost with the launch of a new e-commerce trade service. E-cantonfair.com was launched on the first day of the 113th session of the China Import and Export Fair, the biggest bi-annual trade event in China. China Foreign Trade Center Deputy Director Liu Jianjun, also the [...]

The southern metropolis of Guangzhou may raise minimum second home down payments to 70 percent, says a report by state-run China Securities Journal. Home prices in the Guangdong capital have increased over 2 percent on month to date in April, according to the report. Guangzhou does not want home prices to increase by over 7.5 [...]

Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou unveils the details of its “Early Bird” promotional offers for guests planning to attend the 114th edition of the Canton Fair in October. Also known as the China Import and Export Fair, the bi-annual event draws sourcing professionals from all over the world. Hotels in Guangzhou are usually overbooked while the event is [...]

The 113th edition of the China Import and Export Fair aims to boost Chinese exports and promotes the integration of China’s economy with the world. The opening of the Canton Fair comes amid the country’s economic downturn but a 13.4 percent growth in foreign trade during the first three months of 2013. About 25,000 companies [...]

Guangzhou plans to re-establish a future exchange by the end of 2015, a move that can lead to the opening of the fifth exchange in the mainland. The plans aim to help local manufacturers support their pricing capacities when it comes to buying raw materials, said Guangzhou Mayor Chen Jianhua. China has set up two [...]

Guangzhou’s newest hotel brings a new style of modern luxury to China by combining the city’s traditions with the brand’s future-forward and dynamic designs. W Guangzhou features 317 guest rooms and suites, offering a perfect retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the busy city. The hotel offers seven different categories of guestrooms ideally [...]

China Eastern will allow transit passengers to stay in Guangzhou for three days without a visa as part of its “Canton Route” strategy. Air passengers with a ticket for a third destination will be able to break their trip at the Guangdong capital for three days with no visa, the airline says. The new visa [...]

The recently concluded LED CHINA 2013 has drawn 1,012 local and foreign investors, making it the biggest combined turnout for LED and LED Lighting in the world. The number of local and overseas visitors increased more than 24 percent and 11 percent, respectively, with Australia, Brazil, Canada, Egypt and France being the top five countries [...]