In the first three quarters of this year, Baiyun Airport reclaimed the top spot nationwide in passenger throughput, Baiyun Station saw passenger numbers more than double year-on-year, and Guangzhou International Port posted nearly 40 percent growth in cargo throughput.

The modern high-rise in Baiyun. [Photo/WeChat account: gz_baiyunfabu]

The district is also a magnet for major companies. In the first three quarters of 2026, fixed-asset investment exceeded 100 billion yuan ($15 billion), up 15.9 percent year-on-year, while newly signed investment projects totaled over 130 billion yuan. New energy output rose 13.9 percent.

Baiyun is home to the only national innovation center in the new energy storage field and Huawei's Guangzhou R&D Center. Its cosmetics industry accounts for one-sixth of the national total, covering R&D, production, design, branding, livestreaming, and overseas expansion. Companies such as Perennial, Donghan Semiconductor, Otis Elevator, and Fosun Health have all chosen Baiyun.