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South China's first cruise-to-nowhere voyage sets sail from Shenzhen |
2026-11-02
The "Dream" cruise ship left Shenzhen Shekou Cruise Home Port on October 30, opening South China's first pilot cruise-to-nowhere route. Shenzhen is the third port in China to launch such a service, following Shanghai and Tianjin.A cruise-to-nowhere voyage leaves from a domestic cruise home port, sails entirely in international waters without calling anywhere and returns to where it set out.Mainland passengers on the She
Over 1M Shenzhen residents pledge car-free days during APEC meetings |
2026-11-01
More than 1 million Shenzhen residents had signed up by Oct. 30 to leave their private cars off the road for at least one day during the APEC meetings in November, as the city seeks to ease traffic congestion and promote greener travel.The milestone came just 15 days after Shenzhen launched its voluntary “Green Travel, Smooth Traffic” initiative Oct. 15, encouraging motorists to switch to public transportation, cycling or walkin
Shenzhen's electronics hub finds new global audience ahead of APEC |
2026-11-01
This photo taken on June 24, 2026 shows tourists from South Korea experiencing AI translator at Huaqiangbei of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. Andrea Triboldi stepped into Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei, the well-known electronics hub, with a handwritten shopping list of more than 20 products, noting model numbers, prices and stall locations. At the top was a DJI drone for the Italian tourist's 11-year-old son.In
Shenzhen Opera House to be completed by 2028 |
2026-10-28
As one of Shenzhen's 10 major cultural facilities for the new era, the Shenzhen Opera House is expected to be completed by the end of 2028, adding a new cultural landmark to the city.Located in the Dongjiaotou area of Shekou, Nanshan District, the Shenzhen Opera House will be a large-scale cultural complex with a total floor area of approximately 250,000 square meters. It will integrate artistic performances, public services as w
Chinese research institutes, enterprises co-innovate from lab to factory |
2026-10-28
Huang Xiaohua, who is in charge of the Industrial Development Center at the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, introduces the technology achievement supermarket in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 19, 2026. At a special supermarket in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province in South China, shelves are stocked not with fruits or vegetables, but cards featuring cutting-edge scie
New Huanggang Port: Institutional innovation boosts high-standard opening-up |
2026-10-26
Passengers arrive in Hong Kong via Huanggang Port, South China, Oct 12, 2026. On Oct 12, the new Huanggang Port between Shenzhen, Guangdong province, and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region officially opened. As the first 24-hour land port between Shenzhen and Hong Kong adopting the "one place, two inspections" model together with the "joint inspection and one-off clearance" mechanism, the new facility is
Silk Road cultural delegation visits Qianhai, praising GBA's openness and vitality |
2026-10-25
Representatives from the performing arts sectors of 12 countries and regions recently visited Qianhai in Shenzhen in the lead-up to the International Performing Arts Investment & Negotiation Summit and the 4th Investment and Trade Fair of the Silk Road International League of Theatres. The two events kicked off on October 20.The guests toured the Qianhai Exhibition Hall, the sci-tech exhibition hall in Qianhai Block V, Qianhai St
Shenzhen optimizes payment services ahead of APEC meeting |
2026-10-24
People pose for photos with a flower decoration themed around the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, Oct 17, 2026. Shenzhen will set up payment service points in key hotels to facilitate smooth transactions for visitors from outside the Chinese mainland during the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in November.Professionals from financial institutions will be stationed in the ho
Metro stations brighten up for APEC Summit |
2026-10-20
A commuter snaps a photo at Gangxia North Metro Station. As Shenzhen prepares to host the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in November, its metro system has been transformed into a vibrant welcome mat for international delegations.Seven major transport hubs, including Gangxia North, Futian, and Shenzhen North, now feature APEC-themed decorations and signage to greet arriving guests.Electronic screens across stations display bi
Guangdong invites global travelers to explore the GBA with new AI travel card |
2026-10-19
China is welcoming more international visitors as visa-free policies make it easier for eligible travelers to visit the country. In southern China, Guangdong hopes to tap into that growing interest by showcasing its modern cities, coastal scenery and traditional culture.China recorded 154.5 million inbound tourist visits in 2025, up 17.1 percent year on year. Foreign nationals made 30.08 million visits under visa-free polic