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22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair invites overseas visitors |
2026-05-20
Dear overseas visitors, The 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) will be held from May 21 to 25 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center in Bao'an District. The main venue will span 160,000 square meters. We invite overseas visitors, including visitors from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, to attend this year's event. Free credential registration services will be provided.
Cultural fair to host 310 exhibitors from overseas |
2026-05-17
The 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) is set to host 310 overseas exhibitors from 65 countries and regions participating both online and offline, organizers announced on May 12. Scheduled for May 21–25 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center in Bao'an District, the fair will feature 148 on-site exhibitors from 42 countries and regions. With 120,000 items on display across
Second Senior Officials' Meeting of APEC China 2026 to be held from May 18 to 19 in Shanghai: FM spokesperson |
2026-05-14
As the host of APEC in 2026, China will hold the Second APEC Senior Officials' Meeting in Shanghai from May 18 to 19, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on May 14.Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks at a daily press briefing when answering a related query, adding that through the meeting, the participants will review the APEC cooperation in the first half of this year, gather early harvests, and make preparations f
2026 "Discover China Cultural Tour" brings diplomats to Guangdong |
2026-05-13
A group of diplomats posted to China began an immersive journey across South China's Guangdong Province on May 12, exploring the region's traditions, modern development and distinctive Lingnan culture.The five-day program, titled the 2026 "Discover China Cultural Tour" of Guangdong for Diplomats in China, brings together 13 diplomats from nine countries, including Guyana, Seychelles, Bulgaria, El Salvador, Alba
ICIF 2026 to launch APEC exhibition zone |
2026-05-12
An exhibition zone dedicated to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies will be launched at the 2026 China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF), as Shenzhen prepares to host APEC meetings in November.The fair, one of China's largest cultural industry events, will run from May 21 to 25. Organizers said the APEC exhibition zone will highlight tourism, cultural products, herita
Guangdong systematically advances international medical service pilots |
2026-05-12
In March 2026, Guangdong Province unveiled its first batch of 25 pilot hospitals for international medical services, marking a systematic push to upgrade healthcare for foreign patients. Since then, these pilot hospitals have been continuously improving their services to better serve international patients.Guangdong is accelerating its alignment with global healthcare standards. Introduced in Shenzhen in December 2020,
2026 International Youth Poetry Festival brings Chinese, Arab poets to Shenzhen's innovation hub |
2026-05-11
Guests take photos at Shenzhen Bay Cultural Park.For a group of young poets from China and the Arab world, Shenzhen was more than just a stop on their cultural tour. It was a chance to see how China imagines the future—where technology, culture and city life are closely connected.On May 11, more than 100 poets, writers and literary scholars participating in the 2026 International Youth Poetry Festival (China-Arab State
Electric carts put into service in Qianhai parks |
2026-05-11
Self-drive electric carts named "巴适行 (Bashixing or Comfortable Ride)" were recently put into use at Qianhai Stone Park and Guiwan Park in April, which serve visitors who are tired of walking long distances and look for a comfortable ride.Ten electric carts are currently in operation during the trial period. Each electric cart seats up to four people and travels at a gentle speed of 6
First-ever APEC Youth Scholars Forum opens in Shenzhen to explore new drivers of Asia-Pacific growth |
2026-05-08
Group photo of guests participating in the forum on May 7, 2026 in Shenzhen As part of the official "APEC China 2026" program, the two-day APEC Study Centers Consortium Youth Scholars Forum opened on May 7 in Shenzhen. The forum aims to enhance exchanges among young scholars and nurture the next generation of APEC researchers. The forum is jointly organized by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Sh
APEC delegation launches APEC China 2026 'Tech for People' Nanshan Day |
2026-05-07
Eduardo Pedrosa, executive director of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat, attended the APEC China 2026 “Tech for People” Nanshan Day on May 6 during his multi-day visit to Shenzhen with a high-level delegation.The visit comes as preparations for the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Informal Meeting, to be held in the southern China tech hub in November this year, gain momentum. The delegation toured local innovation