Stories from Guangzhou · China

A procurement delegation of 167 people from 12 South American countries is visiting Guangzhou for the Canton Fair. The group's itinerary includes five days of procurement activities and two days of tourism.

Red imported fire ants have been discovered on lawns and in green belts within Yuexiu Park in Guangzhou. Local authorities have initiated disinfection and control operations to manage the infestation. The ants form loose mounds of soil measuring 10 to 30 centimeters in height. These mounds feature a distinct honeycomb-like structure, which differs from the flat trails made by ordinary ants. Expert Zhou Xingming noted that the ants' venom is highly hazardous and can cause severe systemic discomfort even with small stings. The insects possess a stinger at the end of the abdomen used for defense. Even small amounts of venom can cause severe systemic discomfort in humans. The venom consists of toxic proteins that are released from a venom sac during an attack.

China will implement a policy of waiving highway tolls for five days starting from 00:00 on Friday, May 1, until 24:00 on Tuesday, May 5.

China expects high passenger and vehicle volumes during the upcoming May Day holiday. China's border authorities have established special emergency plans to manage the expected peak in cross-border travel during the May Day holiday. Measures include increasing frontline personnel and emergency police presence at inspection and consultation posts. A-share markets are scheduled for a 5-day holiday and Hong Kong markets for a 3-day holiday during the May Day period. Travel traffic is expected to peak on May 1 with an estimated 70 million trips. Traffic is projected to peak on May 1 with 70 million trips, setting a new single-day record. China is entering a peak travel period ahead of the May Day holiday, with congestion expected in provinces including Jiangsu, Hubei, Hunan, Anhui, Sichuan, Hebei, and Henan.

The General Office of the Guangzhou Municipal People's Government released implementation opinions regarding the promotion of stable and healthy development in the real estate market. Guangzhou authorities released new real estate policies focusing on eight optimization areas including loan replacement subsidies and land supply. Guangzhou has introduced eight measures to optimize the real estate market, including increasing housing provident fund loan limits.

Airports in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hangzhou are expected to handle between 2,700 and 3,000 flights during the May Day holiday period. Airports are projected to operate between 2,700 and 3,035 flights, transporting 407,000 passengers. Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen remain top destinations for foreign tourists.

Guangzhou municipal authorities have issued implementation opinions to encourage state-owned enterprises to acquire second-hand housing through market-oriented methods.

Banks in Guangdong province are utilizing meteorological data, including humidity, rainfall, and disaster frequency, to conduct credit assessments. This model aims to address three primary issues according to provincial financial officials.

Guangdong Province expects high highway traffic volumes during the upcoming May Day holiday period. The Guangdong Provincial Department of Transportation is coordinating with the Public Security Department's Traffic Management Bureau to ensure road safety and smooth operations. Officials noted that travel demand is expected to return to normal levels during the period. Measures will be implemented on highways in cities including Shenzhen, Yangjiang, Qingyuan, Heyuan, Yunfu, Zhongshan, and Shaoguan. Officials plan to conduct early assessments and deploy resources to manage weekend traffic flows. Guangdong authorities have increased the number of tidal lanes to manage May Day holiday traffic from 19 to 24 points. The expansion from the previously announced 19 points includes additional locations for vehicles leaving the province.

A LNG carrier built by China Shipbuilding Industry Group's Gland Co. China Shipbuilding Group's GIC Guangzhou has completed construction of a LNG carrier. A LNG carrier built by CSSC Guangzhou International has been completed.