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Nearly 60% foreign travelers arrive at Shenzhen Airport visa-free |
2025-09-19
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport has handled over one million foreign arrivals and departures so far this year, marking the earliest milestone ever reached and a jump of more than 45% compared to the same period in 2022.The airport achieved this figure 87 days earlier than last year, placing it among China's busiest hubs for international passenger traffic.According to airport authorities, the surge is attributed to Chin
Shenzhen boosts healthcare with widespread AI adoption |
2025-09-18
A drone light show is staged to mark the 45th anniversary of the special economic zone of Shenzhen in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 26, 2025. The southern Chinese city of Shenzhen is transforming urban healthcare through the integration of large-scale artificial intelligence (AI), with nearly 450 AI medical products already implemented across the city's healthcare institutions.This technological shift
China starts building ultra-high voltage power line from Xizang to Greater Bay Area |
2025-09-17
China on Sep. 16 began construction of a massive ultra-high voltage (UHV) power transmission line that will carry clean energy from Xizang autonomous region in Southwest China across thousands of kilometers to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in South China.The ±800 kV direct current transmission project involves a total investment of about 53.2 billion yuan (roughly $7.5 billion). It starts in Qamdo, Xizang autonomous
City streamlines tax refund service for cross-border shoppers |
2025-09-17
Shenzhen has become the first city in China to roll out a streamlined “one sheet, one bag, one code” value-added tax (VAT) refund service for eligible cross-border tourists.The measure, rolled out Sep. 15 at all 1,640 tax refund stores across the city, lets cross-border shoppers clear customs without opening sealed shopping bags, speeding departures and improving their shopping experience.Under the new system, each tax refund form is
Shenzhen transforms former landfill into future tech hub |
2025-09-16
At the foot of Yinhu Mountain in Luohu District, south China's Shenzhen City, a vast green canopy covers 116,900 square meters of worksite where excavators and bulldozers operate at full capacity. Workers were busy covering leveled areas with anti-seepage film to prevent rainwater from seeping in.This is the former Yulong landfill, once Shenzhen's largest dumping ground, now undergoing the nation's largest full-excavation
Shenzhen Pingshan English-speaking contest highlights language skills and global vision |
2025-09-14
The Pingshan round of the 2025 "Speak Shenzhen · Link the World" English Contest was held on September 13 at Pingshan Cultural House. Centered on the theme "Pingshan Voices Speak · Future Ideas Spark," the event featured 17 participants from local schools, universities, and workplaces sharing their stories about Pingshan in English.The event aimed to enhance the language environment and support the district's
Shenzhen launches official English portal for 15th National Games |
2025-09-12
On September 5, Shenzhen launched its official English portal for the upcoming 15th National Games, providing global audiences with a one-stop platform to explore competitions and venues. The site features news, event schedules, venue guides, and ticketing services, allowing users to stay updated and plan their visits effortlessly.With a clear layout and intuitive navigation, the platform ensures quick access
World-class airport cluster emerges in China's Greater Bay Area |
2025-09-11
Passengers walk past a flight information board at the Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, south China, July 20, 2025. A world-class airport cluster is rapidly taking shape in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), marking a significant milestone in regional infrastructure development. This ambitious project integrates multiple major airports to create a cohesive and efficient aviation network.On July 30
Overseas e-wallet tax refund service set to stimulate tourist spending |
2025-09-11
A foreigner uses an Alipay code on his mobile phone to buy coffee in Shanghai. Experts believe that Alipay+'s introduction of the country's first overseas e-wallet tax refund service will further enhance the mainland's tax refund system, stimulate spending by overseas tourists and drive the global expansion of payment platforms.Ant Group's global wallet platform Alipay+ announced on Sept 8 to include tax ref
Overseas visitors saving cash with instant tax refund service |
2025-09-10
Staff members offer tax refund service for a tourist at a MixC shopping mall in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, April 30, 2025. Overseas visitors to China are spending more and claiming more refunds thanks to the expansion of the instant tax refund service, which has contributed to a surge in sales and refunds since its nationwide rollout in April.In the first half of this year, the number of overseas travelers u