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In the 21st century, the Internet has become a dominant source of information and a crucial means of communication and interaction in all facets of modern life. As noted by Singh and Pereira (2005, p.1), the Internet has significantly reduced advertising and communication costs, allowing for direct access to global market segments and customer feedback, while minimizing the need for intermediaries. This has enabled Chinese companies to expand their global reach, with an increasing number of them targeting customers worldwide through their multilingual websites. This paper examines the website globalization practices of 147 "Guangdong Famous Export Brands of the Year 2017." The selection of Guangdong province for the study is due to its top export hub in China and the presence of some of China's most famous brands, such as Gree and Midea. Using the website classification framework developed by Singh and Pereira (2005), the study aims to analyze and assess the extent and nature of website globalization among these brands.