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...
As Super Typhoon Kong-rey approaches, at least 24 flights between Hong Kong and Taiwan have been cancelled. The typhoon is forecasted to move towards Taiwan on Wednesday, passing over its central and southern regions on Thursday. It is expected to come within 800km of Hong Kong by Thursday morning and within 500km in the following...
China’s Space Station welcomed its youngest-ever crew on Wednesday, with the arrival of the Shenzhou-19 mission. Commander Cai Xuzhe, along with taikonauts Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze—both born in 1990—successfully docked with the space station shortly after their launch from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. This mission is significant not only for its youthful lineup but...
The 26th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) is poised to host over 3,500 exhibitors from more than 100 countries and regions, organizers confirmed at a recent press conference. Scheduled for November 14-16 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center in Bao’an, this year’s event will span 400,000 square meters, drawing over 400,000 attendees, including more...
China’s recent economic stimulus efforts have created a cautiously optimistic environment for major foreign investors, with reports indicating a slight uptick in consumer spending, easier access to capital, and potential openings for broader structural changes, according to international business groups. Following China’s surge of stimulus measures, some American retailers are reporting an increase in spending...
French physicist and 2018 Nobel laureate Gérard Mourou has joined Peking University’s School of Physics as a chair professor, where he will play a critical role in establishing a new institute focused on advanced research and international collaborations. His appointment, announced on Monday, marks a significant addition to the university’s scientific community. Mourou, 80, officially...