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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Last month, Guangzhou Automobile Group said it would acquire a 50% stake in FAW Toyota from FAW Group.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
The airline increased flights from Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou to Tehran to about 27 a week by the end of April from four at the start of March, according to FlightRadar24 data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
"The company was doing pretty well at that time and most of our staff in Guangzhou were also our fellow villagers from Zheng'an," the founder of Shenqu Guitar told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
It's a short journey from Zhu's home in Guangzhou on China's southern coast to the crowded street in Hong Kong's Sham Shui Po district, where Hunter is sandwiched between fabric sellers, garages and trendy cafes.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
I have looked these names up, because after we see my father’s aunt in Guangzhou, we will catch a plane to Shanghai, where I will meet my two half-sisters for the first time.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
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