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Category: Economy

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Shenzhen Sees ¥8.7B in Noncash Payments by Foreigners in H1
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Shenzhen Sees ¥8.7B in Noncash Payments by Foreigners in H1

In the first half of 2024, Shenzhen recorded 66.8 million noncash payment transactions by foreigners, amounting to 8.7 billion yuan (US$1.2 billion). This represents an 85% year-on-year increase, according to data from the People’s Bank of China Shenzhen Branch, as reported by Shenzhen Special Zone Daily. Shenzhen has enhanced the payment experience for foreigners, facilitating...

Managing Public Perception: The Balancing Act of Positive Reporting
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Managing Public Perception: The Balancing Act of Positive Reporting

In the realm of public relations, whether for businesses, NGOs, or governments, the impulse to showcase a positive image is almost universal. For commercial enterprises, a rosy portrayal can attract customers and investors; charities can benefit from increased donations; and governments can enhance their credibility, facilitating smoother governance. However, overly optimistic portrayals can backfire. An...

City’s Property Market Sees Promising Signs
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City’s Property Market Sees Promising Signs

Shenzhen’s real estate market is showing promising signs of recovery, highlighted by the rapid sale of all 116 apartments in the new Haideyuan A estate on Sunday. Located in the Antuoshan area of Futian District, this development made headlines as the first project this year to achieve such swift sales, selling out in under three...

Job Hunting China Graduate Turns into Walking Advert in Bid to Land Work
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Job Hunting China Graduate Turns into Walking Advert in Bid to Land Work

In a creative attempt to secure employment amidst a challenging job market, a recent graduate from Wuhan University has turned himself into a walking advertisement by printing his resume on a T-shirt, delighting online observers. Song Jiale, 21, who recently earned a bachelor’s degree from Wuhan University’s School of Geomatics in Hubei province, central China,...

31 Rivers Exceed Warning Levels as China Enters Key Flood Season
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31 Rivers Exceed Warning Levels as China Enters Key Flood Season

As China approaches the critical flood control period from late July to early August, the Ministry of Water Resources is preparing to address the increasing frequency and intensity of river flooding caused by prolonged rain. Between Saturday morning and Sunday morning, 31 rivers across the country, including in Chongqing Municipality, Hubei Province, and Jilin Province,...

Distressed Commercial Real Estate Sales Surge in Hong Kong Amid High Interest Rates
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Distressed Commercial Real Estate Sales Surge in Hong Kong Amid High Interest Rates

Sales of distressed commercial real estate in Hong Kong surged in the first half of the year, accounting for approximately three-quarters of the total volume, according to property consultancy CBRE. This marks a significant increase from the typical less-than-10-percent share of such sales. The dramatic rise is attributed to the climbing interest rates, which have...

Renovated Historical Street Offers More Authentic Tastes
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Renovated Historical Street Offers More Authentic Tastes

Situated in Shatoujiao, Yantian District, the 250-meter-long Zhongying Street straddles the border between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, bearing witness to a pivotal chapter in Chinese history spanning more than a century. This January, a comprehensive renovation initiative led to the revitalization of the street, ushering in a wave of new restaurants and retail...

SZ Investment, Tech Empower Kazakhstan
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SZ Investment, Tech Empower Kazakhstan

Shenzhen has deepened cooperation with Kazakhstan in the digital economy, logistics, service trade, cross-border e-commerce, and new energy since 2013, when the Central Asian country became the first to support China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). An increasing array of Shenzhen’s “smart manufactured” products and technologies have made their mark in Kazakhstan. By the end...

Drivers Asked to Obey Traffic Rules on Shenzhong Link
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Drivers Asked to Obey Traffic Rules on Shenzhong Link

Shenzhen police are reminding drivers to obey traffic rules and drive with care on the Shenzhong Link, especially as heavy traffic is expected on the first weekend after its opening. Police stated that they will be conducting patrols of the Shenzhong Link and using traffic cameras to identify various types of traffic violations, which will...