This Day in History: Hainan Island Becomes a Province

On April 13, 1988, Hainan Island and its surrounding island groups, formerly a division of Guangdong, were declared an independent province.

by Jesse Pottinger, 13 April 2023

Explainer: The Mastermind Behind China's Hybrid Rice

China mourns the passing of food security pioneer Yuan Longping.

by Joshua Cawthorpe, 24 May 2021

7 of South China's Most Dangerous Animals

From insects to tigers, we've rounded up Guangdong's most dangerous wildlife.

by Matthew Bossons, 03 August 2018

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