China's SEZ offers inspiration for the world: Kishore Mahbubani on Shenzhen preparing for APEC At the handover session of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, it was announced that China will host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen in 2026. In an exclusive interview, Professor Kishore Mahbubani, former Singaporean Ambassador to the UN, shared his insights on the city's remarkable journey and global significance.
Stories behind the virtual ICIF The 16th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair was held from Nov. 16 through Nov. 20. Using technologies such as 5G, livestreaming, and virtual reality, this year’s cultural fair went online for the first time. As of 12 p.m. on Nov. 20, the online event had attracted more than 14 million visits.
2020 Shenzhen Design Week The 2020 Shenzhen Design Week has been relaunched amid the scorching summer to further promote Shenzhen as a City of Design.
Youngsters brave winds and waves On July 24 and 25, a group of children led by Chen Jinhao, a professional athlete from the Chinese Yachting Association, sailed the Optimists and completed a long-distance rally challenge on the sea waters in Dapeng New Area.
Nature in Shenzhen Every day when you walk through the concrete jungle, do you still remember the forest, the sea and the cloud? Have you ever stopped to take the time to observe the vast cycle of life in nature?
Teenagers in Bao'an say no to tobacco The theme of the 33rd World No Tobacco Day, which fell on Sunday, is "Protecting youth from industry manipulation and preventing them from tobacco and nicotine use." Teenagers in Bao'an District expressed their concern over the use of tobacco products among their peers and their potiential exposure to second-hand smoke. They also speak alound their sincere hope of making the world a tobacco-free place.
Happy family of five in Pingshan On the hot early summer afternoon of May 7, Amorn Samuel and his family were walking to a newly opened bookstore near their apartment in eastern Shenzhen's Pingshan District.