Guangzhou: Quick Facts

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Venus Williams loses her doubles match at Guangzhou on the WTA Tour • Oct. 31, 2026, 4:33 AM ET (AP)

Venus Williams 0-13 in singles this year after losing to rival 28 years younger at Guangzhou Open • Oct. 27, 2026, 8:39 AM ET (AP)

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Central Guangzhou

Locator map of East Asia highlighting the position of Guangzhou in southern China, with surrounding countries labeled and a small inset showing the region's global location. Guangzhou is marked prominently within China, formerly known as Canton.

Narrow street in Guangzhou

Central business district of Guangzhou

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall

Guangzhou trade fair

Baiyun International Airport

Five Goats statue

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