Neymar was only fit enough for the bench due to a groin problem and Luis Enrique's side was given further cause for concern when Messi was ruled out just hours before kick off with renal colic.
But Suarez seized responsibility for the European champion, pouncing on a rebound shortly before halftime to give Barca the lead before doubling the advantage with a well-taken second on 50 minutes in Yokohama.
Guangzhou rarely showed signs of a fight back and Suarez blasted home a penalty to complete his treble - the first in the tournament's history - on 67 minutes and secure the victory for Barca, which remain on course to claim its fifth trophy of 2015 in Sunday's final against River Plate.
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