Despite rainy skies, a unique gathering of Chinese and French sci-fi artists captivated audiences at Nantou Ancient City in Nanshan District yesterday. The event, part of the Chinese/French Artists Exchange Program’s third season, aimed to strengthen cross-cultural collaboration through art and storytelling. During the event, titled “A Date in Ancient City: An Artistic Conversation from...
The recent surge in direct flights between China and Canada marks a significant step towards easing air travel demand and improving connectivity between the two nations. The deal between aviation regulators has led to the resumption of regular direct flights from Toronto and Vancouver to Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. The first flight under the...
China announced on Tuesday that it will add two extra days to its public holiday schedule in 2024, increasing the total to 13 days. The adjustment does not create new holidays but rather extends two existing ones, including the Lunar New Year, the country’s most significant festival. Starting next year, the Spring Festival, which marks...
As former US President Donald Trump campaigns for a potential second term, manufacturers in China’s eastern manufacturing hub, Yiwu, are witnessing a surge in demand for Trump-themed merchandise. Despite the trade tensions that marked his previous term, which included tariffs on Chinese goods, Trump’s 2024 bid has sparked a wave of orders from US retailers...
China’s leading chip foundry, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), reported record-breaking third-quarter revenue, driven by robust domestic demand for “legacy chips.” SMIC’s Q3 revenue reached US$2.17 billion, a 34% increase year-over-year, marking the first time the Shanghai-based company has surpassed US$2 billion in quarterly revenue. Net profit surged by 58.3% to US$148.8 million. SMIC’s continued...
The 2024 Shenzhen Global Innovation Forum of Talents, held at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center on November 1, highlighted Shenzhen’s focus on talent and innovation under the theme “Insight, Progress, Opportunity.” Established in 2017, Shenzhen Talent Day underscores the city’s commitment to fostering a robust talent ecosystem. Keynote Insights and Talent Strategies Notable speakers...
Alibaba Group Holding is reducing its metaverse operations, becoming the latest major tech player to re-evaluate its commitment to the sector. According to sources, dozens of employees from Alibaba’s metaverse unit, Yuanjing, have been laid off as part of a restructuring process aimed at boosting organizational efficiency. Yuanjing, which operates in Shanghai and Hangzhou, previously...
Shenzhen is set to host approximately 25 sports competitions in the next two months, bringing the city’s annual tally to around 200 events. The lineup includes prominent events like the China Cup International Regatta (CCIR), the Shenzhen Marathon, and the World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) Shenzhen Bao’an Grand Final. The CCIR kicked off Thursday at...
Over 300 global experts, including scientists, academicians, and business leaders, gathered in Shenzhen for the International Conference on Deep Sea Science and Technology and the 2024 COMRA Annual Science Meeting. Held at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Futian District, the event focuses on sustainable methods for deep-sea exploration, conservation of fragile marine ecosystems,...
In Hong Kong, police recently detained a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of his involvement in a phone scam that defrauded three elderly women of HK$554,000 (about US$71,235). The victims, aged between 75 and 84, were deceived through a common “guess-who-I-am” scam. This method involves scammers posing as lawyers who inform victims that a family member...