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Former Singaporean diplomat: APEC meeting in SZ to inspire global progress |
2025-12-24
Kishore Mahbubani, former Singaporean ambassador to the U.N., test-drives a BYD car during a recent visit to Shenzhen.Kishore Mahbubani tries a pair of AR glasses that offer real-time translation, first-person recording, and built-in AI assistance during a visit to RayNeo in Shenzhen. The 2026 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen could provide fresh impetus for global development, according to renowned scholar and diplomat
SZ to Shantou in 99 minutes as new rail section opens |
2025-12-23
A train from Zhanjiang North Station to Guangzhou Baiyun Station crosses the Fengtou River Bridge on December 22. Shenzhen's connectivity received a major boost with the official opening of two new high-speed rail lines in Guangdong on December 22, significantly shortening travel times to key regional centers.The most direct impact for Shenzhen comes from the opening of the Shantou-Shantou South section, part of the 162-kilo
More baby care rooms open to dads in China as family roles redefined |
2025-12-20
This undated file photo shows baby care rooms separately for dads and moms at a shopping center in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. In a gradual revolution of public parenting spaces, a new facility -- the "Father-and-Baby Room" is popping up in shopping malls across Chinese cities, signaling a shift toward a more equitable distribution of childcare responsibilities.At a shopping center in the south Chin
SZ leads China’s top cities in annual GDP growth from 2020 to 2024 |
2025-12-19
Shenzhen's GDP increased from 2.78 trillion yuan (US$395 billion) in 2020 to 3.68 trillion yuan in 2024, averaging an annual growth rate of 5.5%, which led all of China’s first-tier cities, Mayor Qin Weizhong said at a press conference about high-quality development December 18.The city made significant achievements in economic and social development during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), achieving multiple national “firsts,
Shenzhen mall installs smart restroom glass that turns transparent when smoking is detected |
2025-12-17
Smart glass installed on a restroom door in South China's Shenzhen turns transparent when smoking is detected inside.A shopping mall in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province, has sparked online discussion in recent days after reportedly installing smart glass that switches from a milky frosted state to transparent when someone is detected smoking inside a restroom cubicle, while simultaneously triggering an alarm warning
Behind the scenes: Volunteers powering China's paralympic and special games |
2025-12-16
More than 20,000 volunteers, nicknamed "Little Dolphins," have provided essential support at China's 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games, helping nearly 8,000 athletes compete across 46 sports. Their work ensured smooth operations and an inclusive environment throughout the 8-day event, which concluded on December 15.Efficiency and care in actionWhen the whee
China's railway network hits record 4.28 billion trips |
2025-12-16
China's national railway network handled a record 4.28 billion passenger trips from January to November, a 6.6 percent increase from last year, according to China State Railway Group. This growth is attributed to expanded transport capacity to meet rising travel demand.The network operated an average of 11,258 passenger trains daily, a 7.1 percent increase year-on-year. Cross-border services also saw enhancements, with stable ope
Shenzhen Metro launches AI-powered robotic ‘guide dog’ for visually impaired passengers, first in industry |
2025-12-15
A visually impaired passenger tests a robotic smart guide dog at the Huangmugang Transportation Hub of the Shenzhen Metro, on December 13, 2025. The Shenzhen Metro on December 13 launched an experimental robotic "guide dog" powered by artificial intelligence (AI) for visually impaired passengers, the first of its kind in the global rail transit industry, domestic media outlets reported.The smart robotic guide dog, nick
Shenzhen to open China's first 'robot-friendly' demonstration zone |
2025-12-14
A humanoid robot of EngineAI, a robotic startup, is seen at a robot 6S store in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 28, 2025. As service robots become increasingly common in Chinese facilities, local authorities are now beginning to design "robot-friendly" urban spaces. Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong Province has unveiled a framework plan proposing the construction of China's first robot-f
2026 APEC meeting to be held on Nov. 18-19 in China's Shenzhen |
2025-12-12
The 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting will be held in China's Shenzhen on Nov. 18 and 19 next year, accompanied by the APEC CEO Summit and the joint ministerial meeting of foreign and trade ministers, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun announced on Dec 12.In response to a relevant query, Guo told a daily press briefing that during the 2026 APEC "China Year," approx