Sci-fi writers and publishers see the future in Shenzhen's drone and EV companies On 30 August, a group of international writers and publishers visited the headquarters of BYD and DJI in Shenzhen. The visit, part of the 2026 Southern China Book Fair, was designed to take literary exchange out of conference rooms and into the workplaces of China's most globally recognised technology companies.
Shenzhen marks 100-day countdown to APEC 2026 The southern Chinese city of Shenzhen marked the 100-day countdown to the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, scheduled for November 18 and 19. The countdown milestone puts the spotlight on the host city as it prepares to deliver the year's most closely watched diplomatic gathering in China.
APEC-themed media tour explores Shenzhen's tech innovation ecosystem Shenzhen launched a three-day media tour starting August 6 to showcase its preparations for hosting the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in November and related events throughout the year. Dozens of Chinese and international media outlets are participating, visiting sites along three thematic routes focusing on public cultural services, technological innovation and economic and trade development.
Chinese, Papua New Guinean children sing Chinese folk song This year marks the 50th anniversary of China–Papua New Guinea diplomatic relations and the APEC "China Year." To celebrate the milestone, young people from the two countries joined in a virtual performance of the Chinese folk song "Jasmine Flower." Their voices carried across mountains and oceans, celebrating the friendship between the two countries.
Smart bollards, delivery drones, indoor skiing: Shenzhen is living the future What does the future look like? In Shenzhen, it's already part of everyday life. Charge your phone from a smart bollard, order food delivered by drone, ski at the world's largest indoor ski center, and see firefighting drones reach over 300 meters. China's innovation hub is turning futuristic ideas into reality.
APEC artists draw inspiration from Shaoguan's nature and culture The artists taking part in the APEC Vision, Guangdong Impressions program continued their five-day Guangdong tour on July 28, with a visit to Shaoguan, a city in northern Guangdong, known for its rich cultural heritage, natural landscapes and growing industries.
APEC mainstream media tour to Nansha, Guangzhou A delegation of mainstream media journalists from APEC member economies visited Nansha District, Guangzhou, on July 21. The tour offered the international media professionals an on-the-ground look at the district's cutting-edge infrastructure and its growing role in cross-border trade and technological innovation.