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During Canton’s single-port trade era, waters off Changzhou Island served as the Whampoa Anchorage, the region's principal deep-water harbor. As the original port channel silted up, Canton Customs relocated its registration checkpoint here, where merchant ships from around the world cleared customs and replenished supplies—making it a thriving international hub on the Maritime Silk Road.

Parsee Building and Parsee Cemetery on Huangpu’s Changzhou Island preserve the legacy of Zoroastrian merchants who traded along the Maritime Silk Road during Canton’s single-port trade era. The building is the only surviving Zoroastrian activity site in South China, while the cemetery is China's only burial ground dedicated to the Parsee community—a lasting testament to historic Sino-Indian maritime trade.

Two Huangpu cultural projects have been recognized on Guangdong’s provincial public cultural services list. The Whampoa Military Academy-themed cultural block was selected as a standout 14th Five-Year Plan case with hit immersive drama Huangpu! Huangpu!, while Huangpu Culture & Tourism Group was selected as a model public cultural service provider for the 15th Five-Year Plan.

The Huangpu division of 2026 National Youth AI Competition has kicked off. Students of all grade levels can register online for competitions in AI-generated art, public-interest smart solutions, and algorithm challenges. Results will be announced in late November.

Zhugang Foreign Cemetery on Huangpu’s Changzhou Island dates back to Canton’s single-port trade era. It is the resting place of Western merchants and diplomats, including Alexander Everett, the first U.S. minister to China, and China’s sole Parsee Zoroastrian merchants' cemetery, reflecting centuries of international exchange along the Maritime Silk Road.

Huangpu Donghui Primary School’s rope skipping team represented Guangdong at the national youth sports event, winning 10 awards, including 4 first prizes. Two of their performances even surpassed existing world records.

Huangpu firm Aifo Guangtong was featured on CCTV’s Focus Interview for its self-developed 5G BAW filter chips that break foreign tech blockades. The breakthrough strengthens China's semiconductor capabilities, with annual production expected to exceed 1 billion pieces this year.

Phase 2 of Fuxu Canal project has received construction approval. This ancient Maritime Silk Road waterway will link Nanhai God Temple and Xiayuan Lake to form a scenic riverside cultural corridor.

Huangpu’s first park-style mall Xiangxueshiguang opens on Aug. 21. Free online & offline job fairs run Aug. 7-8 with chef positions and complimentary career counseling.

Huangpu's urban renewal plan for Xinlong Sub-district's Jingtou Village has received official approval. The project will upgrade roads, add public facilities and build industrial spaces for a more livable, industry-integrated community.