The recent opening of the Shenzhong Link has significantly increased the number of travelers exploring both sides of the Pearl River Estuary, resulting in a surge in business for eateries on both ends. According to a report released Monday by e-commerce food delivery platform Meituan, the new transport link has notably enhanced food sales. In...
The Hong Kong government is set to adopt a locally developed AI tool, similar to ChatGPT, following OpenAI’s decision to further block access to its model in Hong Kong and mainland China. Innovation and Technology Secretary Sun Dong announced on Saturday that the AI application, initially intended for government clerical use, would gradually be made...
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...
Thai police announced on Saturday the discovery of remains believed to belong to a Chinese woman, Yan Ruimin, who had been missing for over ten days. A Chinese male suspect, Ma Qingyan, has reportedly left the country, as reported by Thai media. While police await the final DNA test results, sources indicate the remains likely...
Sichuan Province, known as the hometown of giant pandas, is set to welcome the first cohort of students at China’s inaugural giant panda college. Located at China West Normal University (CWNU), the college will enroll 50 undergraduates this autumn. The college, established in September 2023 by the Sichuan Forestry and Grassland Administration, marks a significant...
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...
US tech firm OpenAI has restricted access to its artificial intelligence (AI) models through its application programming interface (API) service in China since Tuesday. Several Chinese AI developers and users interviewed by the Global Times believe the ban will not significantly impact the domestic industry, as OpenAI’s products were not officially available in China. Instead,...
Qu Qu, one of China’s most controversial internet celebrities, reportedly earns 142 million yuan (US$19 million) annually by providing dating and financial advice. Known online as “Ququ Big Woman,” her real name is Le Chuanqu, and she has transitioned from a singer to a relationship influencer. In August last year, she gained significant attention during...
Before their visit to Beichuan County in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province, members of a young exchange group from Taiwan were familiar with the story of Great Yu, the legendary flood controller dated to around 2,300-2,200 BC. However, standing at the hero’s birthplace provided them a tangible connection to the significance of Yu in Chinese civilization....
For 22-year-old Italian student Marino Doro, an industrial design major at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano in Italy, participating in an international competition in Shenzhen for the first time is an exhilarating experience. The WorldSkills 2024 International (Shenzhen) Invitational Competition is currently underway at the Shenzhen Institute of Technology in Longgang District. The opening ceremony...