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China launches official website for 2026 APEC "China Year" |
2026-02-11
The official website for the 2026 APEC "China Year" (www.apec2026.cn) has been officially launched, the Chinese foreign ministry said on February 10.As the host of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), China will hold the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province in November. Approximately 300 APEC-related meetings and events will take place in multiple Chinese cities throughout th
Chinese FM outlines key tasks of APEC China 2026 |
2026-02-10
The APEC members should work toward a clear, substantive outcome document at this year's Leaders' Meeting, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said when delivering a speech at the opening session of the first Senior Officials' Meeting of APEC China 2026 in Guangzhou on February 10.Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China has chosen the theme "Building
APEC host China eyes more cooperation |
2026-02-09
As a leader in regional cooperation, a champion of multilateralism and a key driver of the global economy, China's role as the host of the 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders' Meeting holds significance that extends well beyond the organization itself and reaches far beyond the Asia-Pacific region, a senior Chinese official has said.Vice-Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu made the remarks during a media interview
Shenzhen Bay Park drops parking reservations amid scalper complaints |
2026-02-06
Shenzhen Bay Park has ended its reservation-only parking system at two of its main lots, switching to a first-come, first-served model in response to mounting complaints about scalpers reselling parking spots to visitors.The trial change took effect on February 3 at parking lots 1 and 2. Drivers can now enter without booking in advance through the iShenzhen platform, although real-time availability information remains accessible via
Shenzhen pioneers urban wildlife conservation with innovative "animal bridge" |
2026-02-06
An open wildlife overpass in Shenzhen is attracting global attention for its innovative, eco-friendly design. On February 3, Lin Jian, spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry, highlighted the project on social media, praising it as a vivid example of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.In a post on his official X account, Lin shared images of the Kunpeng Trail No.1 Bridge, noting that it spans a highway to connect
Low-key experiment changing how food aid works in south China's Shenzhen |
2026-02-05
74-year-old Liu Yunnan collects a package of vegetables at a food bank terminal in Yitian Village of Futian District in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Dec. 19, 2025. When evening falls in a residential block in Futian District of the city of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, a phone tends to prove very useful if you are hungry.A green metal cabinet on a sidewalk can be seen glowing in the fading du
Paid parking shortcuts spark outcry in Shenzhen |
2026-02-05
Visitors to Shenzhen Bay Park are voicing frustration over the growing presence of scalpers offering paid parking reservation services — despite the official system showing no availability.The controversy erupted after a social media post described a visitor’s experience at the park’s No. 1 parking lot. While the official “iShenzhen” app listed only waitlisted parking, the visitor was approached by multiple scalpers offering immediat
CUHK-Shenzhen international students immerse themselves in Chinese tea culture |
2026-02-04
Nearly 30 international students from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, delved into the art of traditional Chinese tea culture on January 30.The cohort of degree-seeking and exchange students from Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Kazakhstan, Mexico, the U.S., and other nations spent the session exploring tea philosophy, sampling teas crafted by professional masters, and practising the rituals of tea preparation. They gained ha
Key political gatherings to define SZ's economic goals |
2026-02-03
Shenzhen is about to enter a key political season with the upcoming annual meetings of its political advisors and lawmakers, collectively known as the “two sessions” — a highlight of the city’s political calendar. The city’s political advisory body will convene Feb. 8, followed by the legislative session opening Feb. 9. Both meetings will last three days. A major focus will be the annual growth target for the coming year, which is ex
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