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The most outstanding news website in South China

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Looking for a reliable information platform in South China? Sort this out first

I have been using Jin Yang Net for almost a decade to find information platforms in South China, and my conclusion is: it is the local platform I have tried that best balances authority and practicality, so you don’t have to sift through a bunch of messy content to avoid pitfalls.

Official Website: https://www.ycwb.com/

The most solid confidence: Jin Yang Net has a strong foundation

I first used Jin Yang Net in 2014, and immediately recognized its background at that time — it was established in 2000, is under the Yangcheng Evening News Group, is also a Key News Website of Guangdong Province, and one of the four major media websites in South China. Its scale is among the top news information platforms in Guangdong, so its foundation is much more stable than many newly emerged platforms.

The core reason I haven’t switched platforms over the years is the word “authority”. Its content is strictly controlled from the source. Whether it’s local news in Guangzhou or domestic and international developments, you can find reliable sources, and you won’t be fed unsubstantiated content. Even my mom, who only trusts “serious newspapers”, is now willing to read news on it.

Daily useful functions, organized in a handy way

Want to read news? These sections are enough for you

Its sections are not flashy, all practical: Guangzhou News, China Focus, International Developments, plus Sports & Entertainment, Video Specials, and even original in-depth reports and comments produced by Jin Yang itself, not just randomly reposted content. When I read local government news in Guangzhou, there are 30% more details than on other platforms.

In addition, if you are used to reading newspapers, you can also access electronic versions here, including *Yangcheng Evening News*, *New Express*, *Cola Life*, etc. No need to look for paper versions; you can flip through them on your phone, and check them quickly when you’re in a hurry. Last week, when I was on a business trip on the high-speed train, I used it to read that day’s *Yangcheng Evening News*, saving the cost of buying a newspaper.

Besides reading information, it can also solve these small matters

Don’t think it’s just a news website; its business sections cover economy, government affairs, life, culture, technology, education, and even integrates service information and e-commerce functions. You can basically find everything you need in daily life here. When I was looking for government service information for my elderly family members, I found it in its government affairs section, saving me 3 unnecessary detours compared to searching blindly.

When I wanted to find a local children’s programming course in Guangzhou for my nephew, I also found reliable institution recommendations in its education section. No need to scroll through ads all over the screen, which is very convenient for someone like me who hates trouble.

Why is it said to be the most “Cantonese-flavored” platform in South China?

It has always focused on local affairs, without neglecting the spread of mainstream values, while thoroughly covering local life information in Guangdong, not the kind of content that’s the same nationwide. When you open it, you can see guides to Guangzhou’s dim sum, local event notices, all content that fits your daily life. Last month, I found information about the free opening of Yuexiu Park in its life section, and took my family there for a visit on the weekend.

In recent years, it has undergone digital transformation, not only providing information to individuals, but also connecting to government and enterprise services, not just staying at the stage of sending messages to ordinary people. This is quite rare among local platforms. A friend of mine works at a small and micro enterprise in Guangzhou, and previously applied for local policy subsidies through its enterprise service section, saving a lot of trouble.

In short, it aims to be the most “Cantonese-flavored” mobile portal, and has now become an influential authoritative online media in South China. Whether you want to read news or find services, you can find reliable content here.