Loucun Lion Dance Every year during the Lantern Festival, the Loucun Dance Team from Xinhu Subdistrict present a spectacular performance for the local community.
From Shenzhen to Phu Quoc: APEC's back-to-back hosts forge closer Guangdong-Vietnam trade ties In 2026 and 2027, the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will be held consecutively in Shenzhen, China, and Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam with China hosting in 2026 and Vietnam in 2027.
AustCham South China Chair: 2025 revived China–Australia business, next phase ahead After seven years living and working in Shenzhen, Greg Smith has witnessed the evolution of China-Australia relations from the ground up, through periods of uncertainty, adjustment, and now, renewed momentum.
British helmsman makes match racing history in Bao'an As the last sailboat faded into the horizon over the waters of Qianhai Bay off OH Bay park in Bao’an CBD, British skipper Ian Williams was in dominant form to claim an unprecedented ninth World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) annual title and the match-racing world championship by winning 2-0 at the 2025 WMRT Shenzhen·Bao’an Final that ended on January 11.
Shenzhen living showcase of China's development story: Australian scholar on APEC 2026 As the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) enters what is being referred to as the "China Year," with Shenzhen set to host the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, the forum is once again in the spotlight. For Australia, a founding member of APEC, the organization has long served as a vehicle for promoting open markets and regional integration.
14th Five-Year Plan concludes: What has Guangdong achieved? 2025 marks the final year of China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025). The five-year plans serve as a comprehensive blueprint for China's economic and social advancement, outlining goals, strategies, and priorities for each planning cycle. Each province formulates its five-year plan accordingly. As southern China's economic powerhouse, Guangdong has played a significant role in turning those goals into reality.
Inside China | How China's Special Economic Zones change the game: A dialogue with Kishore Mahbubani China's Special Economic Zones (SEZs), once designed as pilot programs, are once again drawing attention as the global economy slows. During a recent visit to southern China, Singapore's former UN ambassador Kishore Mahbubani joined Chinese expert Tao Yitao to reflect on how the zones emerged and what lessons they offer today.