The highly anticipated Wanfeng Coastal City, the second Coastal City following the popular shopping complex in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District, officially opened its doors Saturday in Shajing Subdistrict, Bao’an District. The 200,000-square-meter shopping center has attracted 300 brands, with more than 100 opening their first stores in Bao’an. A new Sam’s Club is currently under construction...
Why China Pet Owners are Embracing Acupuncture to Treat Their Cats and Dogs
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments such as acupuncture, long used on humans, are now being applied to pets, gaining popularity in specialist pet wellness centers. These methods are used to cure diseases and offer various health benefits for dogs and cats. A typical animal acupuncture session costs about 200 yuan (US$28) and provides benefits like...
Trouble Brews for China Coffee Chain After Jobseeker Rejected for Being ‘Timid, Weak’
Trouble Brews for China Coffee Chain After Jobseeker Rejected for Being ‘Timid, Weak’China’s largest coffee chain, Luckin Coffee, is under scrutiny again, this time for rejecting a job applicant due to her perceived lack of experience and personality traits deemed unsuitable for the job. At the beginning of July, a woman posted on social media...
Elevating Cantonese Cuisine with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Kelvin Au Yeung, executive chef of the three-Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant Jade Dragon in Macau’s City of Dreams resort, is deeply concerned with both the flavor and health benefits of his dishes, especially his soups. Au Yeung’s approach to menu creation is highly personalized, often tailoring dishes to meet specific health needs of his diners. “Some...
Matchmaking Event Connects Shenzhen and Spain-Based Businesses
A matchmaking event for businesses based in Shenzhen and Spain was held at the Longhua International Collaboration Center in Longhua District yesterday. The event aimed to foster collaboration and explore potential business opportunities between the two regions. Xavier Garcia Albiol, mayor of Badalona, and Cristina Agüero, the second deputy mayor of Badalona, expressed keen interest...
Controversial Cooking Oils Rare in Shenzhen Stores
Recent reports have revealed that some oil tankers have been transporting both chemical liquids and edible oil without adequate cleaning between loads, raising significant health concerns. However, an investigation by sznews.com has found that the brands implicated in this hazardous practice are rarely found in Shenzhen’s mainstream supermarkets. At Walmart in Shenzhen, the only soybean...
Helicopter Service Available at Shenzhen North Station
Travelers can now reach over 90% of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area within one hour, thanks to the newly launched helicopter services at Shenzhen North Station. On a historic day, a helicopter operated by Shenzhen Eastern General Aviation Co. took off from the eastern square of Shenzhen North Station, carrying 10 passengers. This event...
European Cup Fuels Beer Exports
The European Cup has not only captivated soccer fans but also significantly boosted the “Summer Night Economy,” with beverages, especially beer, witnessing a surge in popularity. This excitement has led to a substantial increase in beer orders from overseas markets. According to statistics from Shenzhen Customs, the city exported beer worth 102 million yuan (US$14.03...
China-Europe Freight Route Hits Record High in First Half of 2024
In the first half of this year, the “eastern corridor” of the China-Europe freight route has seen a record high with 2,899 trains transporting 304,000 standard containers. This marks a year-on-year increase of 5.1% in train numbers and 3.4% in container volume. On Tuesday, the container transfer yard at the Suifenhe station in Northeast China’s...
BYD Announces $894.2 Million Investment in New Energy Vehicle Factory
BEIJING, July 8 (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has signed an agreement to invest 6.5 billion yuan ($894.2 million) in a new factory dedicated to producing core parts for new energy vehicles. This significant investment aims to bolster the manufacturing capacity of BYD’s existing facility in Shenzhen, as reported by state-backed Securities Times...