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Shenzhen to host star-studded 2026 China Swimming Open |
2026-01-21
The 2026 China Swimming Open and National Spring Swimming Championships will be held in Shenzhen in March, with a star-studded entry list that includes international high-profile swimming superstars such as Thomas Ceccon of Italy, Regan Smith of the U.S. and Australia’s Cameron McEvoy.The four-day event follows the successful 2025 National Swimming Championships and last year’s 15th National Games. It will be held at the Longgang Uni
Shenzhen leads China's megacities in commuting efficiency |
2026-01-20
Shenzhen in Guangdong province has emerged as the leader in commuting efficiency among the nation's megacities, according to a report on commuting in major Chinese cities in 2025.(Photo: Nanfang Daily)Conducted by the China Academy of Urban Planning and Design, the report reveals that an impressive 81 percent of Shenzhen's commuters complete their one-way journeys in under 45 minutes, making it the first and only megacity in
Shenzhen Nanshan hosts first indie game expo as developers meet players |
2026-01-20
Shenzhen hosted its first independent game exhibition, bringing together small developers and players in an event that highlights the city's growing creative scene.The BIG Indie Game Expo was held at the Wanxia Center in Shenzhen's Nanshan District on January 17 and 18, featuring 49 independent games developed by teams from across China. Visitors were able to try games on-site and provide immediate feedback, allowing develope
Taste your way through SZ’s top campuses |
2026-01-19
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. Photo: WeChat account “香港中文大学深圳”Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School. Photo: WeChat account “北京大学深圳研究生院”SZU Yuehai Campus. Photo: WeChat account “爱深大”Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen Campus. Photo: WeChat account “中山大学”Get ready, foodies and explorers! Shenzhen just unlocked a delicious new perk: The canteens at six of its top universities are now open to the public.
Shenzhen Sports Center free to the public |
2026-01-17
An exterior view of Shenzhen Sports Center.Badminton courts at Shenzhen Sports Center. Good news for fitness fans in Shenzhen: Throughout 2026, Shenzhen Sports Center will continue its public-benefit opening plan and make several venues free for residents.What's free4 badminton courts6 full basketball courts (drop-in/single-player tickets available)2 tennis courtsSecond-floor synthetic running track that runs along the gym a
Liuxiandong Metro Station to undergo upgrade |
2026-01-16
A renovation will be carried out at Liuxiandong Metro Station to ease overcrowding and improve passenger experience.Renovation work will start Jan. 23 and run through Feb. 1 and the project will expand the fare-paid concourse, install additional fare gates and add a stairway between the platform and concourse to improve passenger flow. Peak-hour throughput at the station is expected to increase by 77.8% after the upgrade, according t
Work starts on revamp of airport's T3 drop-off area |
2026-01-15
Work began on January 15 on a renovation of the departure curb at Terminal 3 (T3) of Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport — the area where passengers are dropped off before entering the terminal. The project will be carried out in phases and the first phase is expected to be completed in early February.A computer-generated image of the drop-off area outside the T3 departure hall of the Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport. Courtesy
Shenzhen's improved cross-border payment services fuel tourism boom |
2026-01-14
Shenzhen is transforming into a model city for seamless cross-border payments, significantly boosting inbound tourism spending. According to the People's Bank of China Shenzhen Branch, the city's convenient payment services facilitated a remarkable 189 million transactions worth 26.4 billion yuan by international visitors in 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of approximately 30 percent in both volume and valu
Wildlife image competition awards ceremony unveils major honors in SZ |
2026-01-13
A total of 24 annual awards were announced, honoring 122 outstanding works selected from 39,366 submissions spanning 83 countries and regions worldwide, according to the awards ceremony of the 2025 China Wildlife Image and Video Competition.The event, hosted by Chinese National Geography, was held January 12, 2026 at the Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum.Famous scholar Ge Jianxiong during the award ceremony. Courtesy of t
Record trips underscore Greater Bay Area connectivity deepening |
2026-01-10
A drone photo shows vehicles waiting to be inspected at the Zhuhai port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 6, 2026. The Zhuhai land port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has handled over 100 million inbound and outbound passenger trips as of Jan. 6 since it opened to traffic in 2018. This milestone came shortly after the Hong Kong section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong