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The old and new festival of Qing Ming

Qing Ming, which translates as “tomb-sweeping day” and is a day traditionally spent cleaning the graves of deceased relatives and burning offerings.

News of the World: Students learn about Chinese news media

A group of both local and UK students today gained a unique insight into Chinese news media in Guangzhou. Students …

Clive Barda talking to Mr Xu, Art Director of the Guangzhou Opera House. Photo by Wang Wen Bo

The Man Behind the Camera

He’s a loving father, a doting husband, a music-lover and above all a globally renowned photographer; Clive Barda, according to …

Traditional wedding dress. Photo by Huang Ning

Shamian Island, the top wedding photography destination

Creating an elaborate wedding photo album has become a part of modern Chinese weddings and Shamian Island is the top …

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Learning Tai Chi in Panyu

With ten universities and a student population of 120 000, the higher education megacentre in Panyu, also known as University …

Sausage man of Guangzhou

British bangers with an international twist

  What do you get if you cross Chinese with Malaysian, Indian, Scottish and Welsh? A London-raised gourmet pork sausage …

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Chinese League not yet Super

Football is arguably the world’s best loved sport but in China development of the game seems to be painfully slow. …

A Guangzhou resident takes advantage of the city's new cycle paths. Photo by

Guangzhou’s Greenways set benchmark for Chinese eco travel

  An ‘inspiring’ cycle route initiative being developed in Guangzhou is to be used as a basis for more green …

Alastair Morgan is looking forward to British Day in Guangzhou. Picture by Tian Chuang

A home from home: Guangzhou’s ‘British Day’

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is set to be celebrated in Guangzhou, as locals and British nationals alike join together to …