China should focus on childbirth support and lower the cost of raising children as it grapples with demographic issues that have not been seen elsewhere in the world, a Communist Party newspaper urged on Tuesday. Supporting families with children, including putting more government resources into preschool education, should be prioritised in efforts to deal with...
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TEDxShenzhen 2024 Explores Innovation and Compassion at Annual Conference
Over 10 thought-provoking speakers took center stage at the TEDxShenzhen 2024 annual conference, held on Sunday at Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park in Futian District. The theme of this year’s event, “Brave New World,” drew speakers from a variety of fields, including technology, arts, and the humanities. Their talks inspired attendees by challenging...
China Adds Extra Days to Public Holidays in 2024 to Boost Domestic Spending
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...
Hong Kong Aims to Become Global Hub for Sports and Entertainment Events
Hong Kong’s potential to become a leading global destination for world-class events goes beyond its existing stadiums and venues. This vision was highlighted at the city’s first summit on the economic impact of global sporting and entertainment events, held at the Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel. Speakers from across the worlds of sports, entertainment, and business...
Thirty-Eight Flights Cancelled in Hong Kong as Super Typhoon Yagi Approaches
As Super Typhoon Yagi neared Hong Kong on Thursday, 38 flights were cancelled in preparation for the storm. The Airport Authority’s deputy director for airport operations, Chapman Fong Shui-man, announced that transportation would be arranged for affected passengers. All cancelled flights are expected to be rescheduled on Friday through a mechanism designed to handle such...
Eileen Gu Faces Backlash Over Paris Nightclub Incident with Controversial French Swimmer
China’s Olympic skiing champion Eileen Gu is facing significant backlash after a video surfaced showing her dancing closely with French swimmer Leon Marchand at a Paris nightclub. This controversy, which emerged as the Paris Olympics concluded, has intensified due to Marchand’s previous actions that angered Chinese netizens. Intimate Interaction Sparks Speculation In the video, Gu, who won...
Hospital Unveils Medical Practice Base for Teenagers
The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital (HKU-SZH) launched its 2024 medical experience camp for Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao teenagers yesterday, inaugurating a medical practice base specifically for these teenagers, as approved by the city’s health authority. The experience camp aims to provide 75 outstanding high school students from Hong Kong, Macao, and the Chinese...
Lighting Capital of China and Emerging Tourism Hub
Guzhen Township in Zhongshan, often referred to as China’s lighting capital, spans over 50 square kilometers and dominates 70% of China’s lighting market. Its products reach over 130 countries and regions, cementing its position as a global leader in the industry. Tourism is another sector with significant growth potential in the area. “The Shenzhong Link...
Brrr! Brace for Frigid Blast as Powerful Cold Front Sweeps Through Guangdong
Hold onto your hats, Guangdong residents, because winter is roaring back with a vengeance! From February 22nd to 25th, a powerful cold front is set to descend upon the province, bringing not just a significant drop in temperatures, but also rain, and even a taste of sleet in some areas. Get ready for a taste...
ByteDance Boss Asks Village to Take Down “Spiritual Idol” Tribute
Zhang Yiming, the billionaire behind TikTok’s parent company ByteDance, has reportedly requested the removal of a stone tablet erected in his honor in his home village. Images of the tablet, dedicated to the 40-year-old entrepreneur, surfaced online during the Lunar New Year holiday, sparking speculation about its removal. Installed in late 2022, it commemorated Zhang’s...