Cathay Pacific Airways confirmed that flight CX831 from New York to Hong Kong was diverted on Wednesday due to a geomagnetic storm, a space weather event that can disrupt GPS navigation and signals. The flight made a “technical stop” in Osaka, Japan, en route to Hong Kong to ensure the safety of the passengers and...
The Wanqingsha branch of the Nansha-Zhongshan Expressway will officially open next month, enhancing connectivity between Guangzhou’s Nansha District and the Shenzhong (Shenzhen-Zhongshan) Link, as announced by Nansha District officials. This new branch will enable vehicles to travel from Nansha Port to Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport in under 20 minutes via the Shenzhong Link, and reach...
Shenzhen experienced a remarkable surge in tourism during this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, with an influx of 3.32 million tourists, resulting in a total of 1.812 billion yuan (US$256 million) in tourism revenue. This marked a 6.5% increase in tourist numbers compared to the same period in 2023. The city’s 23 major scenic spots attracted...
The new Shenzhen-Meizhou high-speed train, G8496, officially began operations yesterday, departing from Shenzhen North Railway Station at 11:30 a.m. The train reached Meizhou West Railway Station in just 1 hour and 46 minutes, a significant time savings of over an hour compared to previous routes. Passengers on the inaugural journey were excited about the improved...
The Meizhou-Longchuan section of the Longyan-Longchuan High-speed Railway is set to open on Saturday, reducing travel time between Shenzhen and Meizhou in northeastern Guangdong Province to just 1.5 hours, according to Shenzhen North Station. This 94-kilometer section is part of the larger 290-kilometer Longyan-Longchuan High-speed Railway, linking Longyan in Fujian Province with Heyuan in Guangdong....
Over 700 years ago, Italian explorer Marco Polo embarked on a journey through China, chronicling his experiences and introducing the marvels of ancient China to Europe in his famed book. Today, a new wave of explorers—international YouTubers and vloggers—are following in his footsteps, using online videos to share their discoveries of modern China with the...
Since opening in 2020, Liantang checkpoint has processed 30.37 million travelers and 2.31 million vehicles. Initially launched for cargo truck clearance, services at the checkpoint were expanded to passenger and small vehicles in 2023. It has become a vital gateway in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Border control officers conduct inspections at the Liantang...
Surge in China Service Consumption Drives Economic Growth This summer, China’s economy received a substantial boost, largely fueled by a surge in China Service Consumptionacross various sectors such as tourism, entertainment, and sports. This trend highlights the growing importance of China Service Consumption in driving the nation’s economic development. Expanding Cultural and Tourism Events The Ministry of Culture...
Shenzhen Railway Summer Surge Sees Record Passenger Traffic During the summer travel peak from July 1 to August 11, the Shenzhen Railway Summer Surge saw over 23 million passengers passing through the city’s railway stations. This period set a record high of 738,000 passengers in a single day, highlighting the intense demand for travel during...
Shenzhen Summer Camp Kicks Off at SZU Excitement surged as the 2024 International Youth Study in Shenzhen & Shenzhen University (SZU) “Shenzhen Summer Camp” officially launched yesterday during a ceremony held at SZU’s Yuehai campus in Nanshan District. Running until August 23, the camp has attracted 40 international youth from countries such as the United...