Guangzhou, also known as Canton, is a vibrant metropolitan and the capital city of Guangdong province in south China. It is also widely called southern capital of the country. As an ancient port city, it played a significant role in the historic Maritime Silk Road, facilitating connections between China and the world. This rich legacy has earned Guangzhou a reputation of being a melting hub of diverse cultures and traditions. In modern time, Guangzhou continues to play an important role in the country’s Belt and Road initiative, also thriving as the key powerhouse for the social and economic reforms of China. It pivots the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), which is the key information and communication technology (ICT) research and industrialization zone of China. Yes, it is where many of our theories and techniques can find its ground and take off.