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APEC meetings opportunity for region to strive for results-oriented consensus |
2026-02-02
While it is the APEC economic leaders' meetings that grab the headlines, it is the work beforehand that prepares for these high-stake gatherings.That is why the first Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Senior Officials' Meeting and related events, hosted by China in Guangzhou from Feb 1 to Feb 10, deserve more attention than they are likely to receive.The meetings in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, mark the opening a
Shenzhen's Nanshan joins China's district-level trillion-yuan GDP club |
2026-02-01
Nanshan, a district in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, has become one of the few district-level areas in the country to record a gross domestic product (GDP) of more than one trillion yuan.According to the Nanshan District Bureau of Statistics, the district's GDP surpassed the one-trillion-yuan mark in 2025, placing it alongside Pudong in Shanghai and Haidian in Beijing.Nanshan's per capita GDP is estimated at about 54
Shenzhen vows high-standard hosting for APEC meeting |
2026-01-29
Shenzhen will spare no effort to provide professional, orderly and secure services for the APEC leaders’ meeting scheduled for Nov. 18–19, Mayor Qin Weizhong said at a press conference held during the fifth session of the 14th Guangdong Provincial People’s Congress on January 27.Officials address the press at a press conference held during the fifth session of the 14th Guangdong Provincial People’s Congress on January 27. Qin ou
BritCham South China hosts forum on Chinese enterprises “Going Global” in SZ |
2026-01-29
The annual flagship forum "Go Global: Success in the UK and Beyond" was held on January 28 in Shenzhen. Hosted by the British Chamber of Commerce South China (BritCham South China) and supported by the UK Department for Business and Trade and the British Consulate-General in Guangzhou, the event gathered over 150 senior executives, professional service representatives, and business leaders from both China and the UK.Photos
Nanshan: China's 1st district to achieve a trillion-yuan |
2026-01-27
Shenzhen's Nanshan District has become China's first district-level economy to surpass a gross domestic product (GDP) of 1 trillion yuan (US$140 billion) in 2025, according to the district government work report released during the local people's congress session on January 27.District Mayor Li Xiaoning noted that over the past five years, Nanshan achieved an average annual GDP growth rate exceeding 5.8%, rising from 652.
South China's Guangdong to add 6 inbound duty-free shops |
2026-01-23
Guangdong, one of China's leading tourism destinations and a top performer in the country's inbound tourism rankings for years, has announced plans to add 6 more inbound duty-free shops and suspend services at 2 existing shops, according to a notice issued on January 21.The 6 new inbound duty-free shops will be located at Nansha International Cruise Home Port and Pazhou Ferry Terminal in Guangzhou, Liantang Port and Shenzhen
Seniors can now book train tickets by phone |
2026-01-22
Seniors can now book train tickets by phone. This new service arrives as China prepares for the Spring Festival travel rush, the world’s largest annual migration.A cartoon image generated by Doubao AI.This year, the 40-day rush period begins on Feb. 2, ahead of the Lunar New Year on Feb. 15. While the tradition sees many young workers journeying home for family reunions, a noticeable counter-trend has also emerged, with increasi
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