Guangzhou

Guangzhou, a major city in southern China's Guangdong province, is currently in the news for several economic and academic developments. Janusz Pawliszyn, a renowned Canadian chemist, has joined Sun Yat-sen University, indicating the city's growing appeal for international academics. The Canton Fair, a large trade exhibition held in Guangzhou, has set records despite rising tensions in the Middle East and high costs for Chinese exporters, highlighting its continued importance in global trade. Furthermore, new home prices in Guangzhou have risen, contributing to the first increase in mainland China's first-tier home prices in ten months, suggesting a potential shift in the property market. Hong Kong tourists are also increasingly choosing Guangzhou for travel due to affordability and safety concerns, further boosting the city's economy. A new rule in Guangzhou regarding handmade dim sum also sparks debate in Hong Kong.