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Gen Z APEC reporters explore green GBA at flower show |
2026-03-30
Members of the Gen Z APEC Reporters team pose for a photo during a visit to the 2026 Greater Bay Area Flower Show at Bijiashan Sports Park in Futian District on March 28. A Gen Z APEC Reporters team, composed of 15 international students, visited the 2026 Greater Bay Area Flower Show at Bijiashan Sports Park in Futian District on March 28. The event marked the first youth communication initiative of the APEC “China Year” in Shen
APEC News at a Glance |
2026-03-26
Feb. 1-10: The first APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) and related sessions were held in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, serving as the inaugural official event of the APEC “China Year.”Feb. 7-9: A Chinese business delegation led by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) hosted the first 2026 meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event served as the first major b
China's first robot volunteer service station opens in Qianhai |
2026-03-25
Robots wearing volunteer vests welcome visitors at a volunteer service station in Qianhai Stone Park in Shenzhen. China's first robot volunteer service station became operational at the park on March 20. Developed by local companies, the robots offer eight key services: daily consultations, convenience assistance, patrol reminders, knowledge outreach, policy explanations, emergency support, interactive communication, and entertai
Shenzhen plans drone delivery across borders |
2026-03-24
Shenzhen, Guangdong province, is drafting a pilot plan for cross-boundary, low-altitude logistics transport based on border crossings, aiming to launch its first route within the year and create a new logistics model with Hong Kong.The initiative is part of Shenzhen's broader push to develop the economy in areas surrounding border crossings, a key task outlined in the city's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) to boost domestic dem
Futian gears up for APEC with upgraded intl. volunteer program |
2026-03-23
Bruno Amorim Ribeiro, a Brazilian student at the Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, chats with a visitor during the launch of a new package of international volunteer service projects at Xiangmi Park in Futian District on March 21. Courtesy of the event organizerThe Futian District Government launched a new package of international volunteer service projects in Xiangmi Park on March 21, marking a significant step toward streng
China’s first domestic cleaning robot enters service in Shenzhen |
2026-03-20
A domestic robot tidies up scattered toys on the floor at Chen Guo’s home in Bao’an District. Courtesy of the intervieweeA professional cleaner arrives at the door with an unusual partner — a specialized domestic robot. This futuristic scenario is now a reality in Shenzhen, where the nation’s first home cleaning robot has officially entered the consumer service market.Chen Guo, a resident of Bao’an District, got a firsthand look at t
Shekou hosts ‘Hello APEC’ market showcasing Russian heritage |
2026-03-18
Performers lead visitors in a traditional circle dance during the “Hello APEC · Shekou Cultural Market — Exploring Russia” event in Shekou on March 15. Courtesy of Shekou MSCEA cultural market blending food, music, art, and interactive activities was held in Shekou on the afternoon of March 15, offering local and expat residents an immersive Russian cultural experience.The market, titled “Hello APEC · Shekou Cultural Market — Explori
Bantian Culture and Sports Center to open in Q2, 2026 |
2026-03-17
The Bantian Culture and Sports Center in Longgang District is putting the final touches on construction and is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2026.Strategically located near the intersection of Jiaxian Road and Banlan Avenue, the complex spans about 12,000 square meters of land, with a total floor area of approximately 73,000 square meters. It is designed as a one-stop destination combining sports, e-sports, cultural
Inter-city bus route for cyclists links Shenzhen to Dongguan |
2026-03-17
The undated photo shared on a WeChat public account of Shenzhen Bus Group shows an aerial view of the cycling trail around Tongsha Lake in Dongguan, Guangdong. (深圳巴士集团@WECHAT)Shenzhen Bus Group has launched an inter-city route to Dongguan for cycling enthusiasts, shuttling them between public transit hubs in Shenzhen and Dongguan's Tongsha Lake.The route operates on weekends, connecting Shenzhen's Songpingshan Bus Terminal (松
Guangdong launches initiative to attract one million young talents in 2026 |
2026-03-15
Guangdong Province on March 15 launched the 2026 "Millions of Talents Gather in Guangdong" Initiative in Guangzhou, a program aimed at attracting over one million college graduates to work or start businesses in the province this year.As part of the year-long initiative, a large spring job fair opened the same day at Area D of the Canton Fair Complex and will last until March 16. Another major job fair will be held in Shenz