On April 18, the fourth round of the Guangdong BA regular season, the Heyuan team defeated the Shanwei team at home, achieving a three-game winning streak in the league. During the lucky draw at the venue, fan Mr. Rao from Lianping Zhongxin Town won a grand prize of one ton of Wanlv Lake water.

On the afternoon of April 20, the Provincial Finance and Economics Committee held a meeting to deeply study and implement the important speech spirit of the General Secretary at the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Central Economic Work Conference, fully implement the General Secretary’s important speech and instructions on Guangdong, study the economic operation of the province in the first quarter, and deploy the next phase of work.

Chaozhou, Guangdong, a low-key small city, why has it become increasingly eye-catching in recent years?

The 2026 Guangdong “Zhongchuang Cup” Entrepreneurship Competition is actively accepting registrations. The competition officially started on March 23 with the theme “Gathering Talents in Guangdong, Creating the Future Together.” This year, the “Zhongchuang Cup” is combined with the national entrepreneurship competition “Chuangying Future” Guangdong provincial selection, adopting a “4+2” structure with four main tracks: technological achievements, industrial development, vocational skills, and people’s livelihood needs, as well as two special tracks: AI “One Person Company” (OPC) and youth innovation, with the OPC special track attracting significant attention.

It has been learned that the Shenzhen Futian District People’s Government and the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) in the UAE recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Beijing, announcing the establishment of friendly exchange and cooperation relations. According to the MoU, the two places will carry out multi-level and multi-form exchanges and cooperation in areas such as economy, culture, tourism, and education, jointly exploring new paths for prosperity and development, marking that Futian District’s international “circle of friends” has gained an important partner from the Middle East.

Recently, the Guangdong Coast Guard, in conjunction with the Zhuhai Public Security Bureau, uncovered a case of suspected maritime smuggling of frozen products, arresting 5 suspects on the spot, seizing 1 fishing vessel and about 20 tons of frozen products, with a case value of about 800,000 yuan.

It was learned from the Southern Power Grid Guangdong Power Grid that in the first quarter of 2026, the total electricity consumption of the whole society in Guangdong Province reached 201.221 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 7.57%, sounding a strong “good start” for high-quality development with a robust power pulse.

At 5:20 a.m., in the Qingzhou sea area of Yangjiang, Guangdong. Xiao He, a maintenance squad leader from Mingyang Smart Energy, climbed onto the 16.6 MW “dual-rotor” floating wind turbine for inspection. “The power generation in the first quarter this year is nearly 20% more than last year,” he said, looking back at the coast. “This big wind turbine is very capable, generating about 54 million kWh annually, enough to meet the electricity needs of 20,000 households for a year.”

What can an old TV or a discarded mobile phone become after disassembly? In Guangdong, they are no longer “e-waste” but recyclable “urban mines.” In recent years, Guangdong has taken the disassembly of waste electrical appliances as a breakthrough, deeply integrating the national strategy of “two new” (large-scale equipment renewal and consumer goods trade-in), allowing waste electrical appliances to be reborn through standardized disposal, both safeguarding the ecological bottom line and injecting strong momentum into the green transformation of the real economy—in 2025, the province achieved a reduction of 210,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions through standardized disassembly, writing a practical answer sheet for the win-win of environmental protection and development.

Recently, with the last pipe precisely in place under the command of the intelligent jacking system, the main structure of the Beibu Gulf Ring Guangdong Water Resources Allocation Project’s railway-related works (Phase I), undertaken by China Railway Sixth Group Guangzhou Company, was successfully completed, marking a phased victory for a key railway-related node of this national major water conservancy project.

This special action closely follows the theme of the activity, focusing on residents’ living concerns, and precisely targeting three major areas for effective results.

Wanlv Lake

Wanlv Lake, located in Heyuan, Guangdong Province, China, is a large artificial reservoir created in the 1950s as part of the Xinfengjiang Hydropower Station project. Its name, meaning “Ten Thousand Green Lakes,” reflects the emerald waters and the 370 surrounding verdant islands formed by submerged hills after the dam’s construction. Today, it is a popular eco-tourism destination, known for its scenic beauty and clear water quality.

Chaozhou

Chaozhou, a city in eastern Guangdong Province, China, is renowned for its well-preserved ancient culture and architecture, particularly from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Historically a major economic and cultural center along the Maritime Silk Road, it is famous for its unique Chaozhou cuisine, traditional opera, and exquisite woodcarving. The city’s iconic Guangji Bridge, a historic stone bridge with floating sections, dates back to the Song Dynasty and symbolizes Chaozhou’s rich heritage.

Shenzhen Futian District

Shenzhen’s Futian District is the city’s political, economic, and cultural center, serving as the seat of the municipal government. Historically, it was a rural area of small fishing villages and farmland before being designated as a Special Economic Zone in 1980, which led to its rapid transformation into a modern urban hub. Today, it is known for its iconic skyline, including the Ping An Finance Centre, and landmarks like Lianhua Mountain Park and the Shenzhen Civic Centre.

Abu Dhabi Global Market

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is an international financial center established in 2013 in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Located on Al Maryah Island, it operates under its own legal and regulatory framework based on English common law, designed to attract global financial institutions and businesses. Its creation is a key part of Abu Dhabi’s strategy to diversify its economy beyond oil and position itself as a leading hub for finance and investment in the Middle East.

Qingzhou sea area of Yangjiang

The Qingzhou sea area of Yangjiang, located in Guangdong Province, China, is historically significant as part of the Maritime Silk Road and is renowned for the 1987 discovery of the “Nanhai No. 1” shipwreck, a Song Dynasty merchant vessel. This well-preserved wreck, containing thousands of artifacts such as ceramics and gold items, offers valuable insights into ancient maritime trade routes and seafaring culture. Today, the area is a key archaeological site and cultural heritage destination, with the Maritime Silk Road Museum built to house and conserve the shipwreck and its treasures.

Beibu Gulf Ring Guangdong Water Resources Allocation Project

The Beibu Gulf Ring Guangdong Water Resources Allocation Project is a major infrastructure initiative in southern China designed to transfer water from the Beibu Gulf region to water-scarce areas in western Guangdong. Its construction began in the 2010s to address severe water shortages caused by rapid economic growth and uneven rainfall distribution. By linking rivers and reservoirs, the project aims to ensure a stable water supply for millions of residents, agriculture, and industries.

Guangdong

Guangdong is a coastal province in southern China known for its vibrant culture, economic dynamism, and Cantonese heritage. Historically, it was a key hub for maritime trade, particularly during the Silk Road era, and played a pivotal role in China’s modern history as the birthplace of the 1911 Xinhai Revolution led by Sun Yat-sen. Today, it is famous for its bustling cities like Guangzhou and Shenzhen, as well as its distinctive cuisine and traditional arts.