Guangzhou
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It was formerly called Canton.
Guangzhou was the first Chinese port regularly used for trade, especially following the Opium War (1839–1842), and was the seat of the revolutionary movement under Sun Yat-sen in 1911.
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Earlier this week, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said in a news conference that the United States Consulate General in Guangzhou was notified of Min Zin’s arrest, the Times said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026
As well as Beijing, Reiche will visit the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
At a furniture expo in neighboring Guangzhou in March, there were fewer prospective buyers than previous years, according to Luk, who thought attendance was affected by the war.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
Gu added that Xpeng is focusing on robotaxis, with tests due to start in Guangzhou this year.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
“One day! How can you see your family in one day! Toishan is many hours’ drive from Guangzhou.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
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