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Worldchina-daily4d ago

APEC trade ministers conclude summit in Shenzhen focusing on cooperation

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation trade ministers concluded their third senior officials’ meeting in Shenzhen, emphasizing tangible economic collaboration and regional trade facilitation. Delegates highlighted initiatives aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and digital connectivity across member economies.

Typhoon Noul Makes Landfall in Southern China, Prompts Mass Evacuations
WorldThe GuardianAl Jazeerayle-uutiset+27cbcnosruvfazaftonbladetle-figaroSCMPorf+19 more1mo ago30 sources

Typhoon Noul Makes Landfall in Southern China, Prompts Mass Evacuations

Typhoon Noul made landfall in southern China, bringing torrential rains and strong winds, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in China and Hong Kong. The typhoon caused minor damage in Hong Kong and raised concerns about widespread flooding in the region.

Global Cities Develop Flying Taxi Networks
Businessn1-serbia1mo ago

Global Cities Develop Flying Taxi Networks

Major cities including Dubai, New York, Paris, and Shenzhen are actively working on building their networks for flying taxis, with recent demonstrations showcasing their potential.

Samsung SDI Secures Multi-Billion EV Battery Deal with Mercedes-Benz
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Samsung SDI Secures Multi-Billion EV Battery Deal with Mercedes-Benz

Samsung SDI has reportedly secured a significant multi-billion dollar deal to supply electric vehicle batteries to Mercedes-Benz. This agreement will see Samsung SDI provide batteries for Mercedes' upcoming EV models, including the C-Class.

Large Fire Erupts at BYD Parking Garage in Shenzhen
WorldNHK Worlddigi24straits-times+3iefimeridaklix-bastar-malaysia4mo ago6 sources

Large Fire Erupts at BYD Parking Garage in Shenzhen

A significant fire broke out at a parking garage located at Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD's production base in Shenzhen. The company confirmed there were no casualties from the incident.

China Unveils Cyborg Breakthrough with Wearable Robotic Legs
Sciencezerohedge5mo ago

China Unveils Cyborg Breakthrough with Wearable Robotic Legs

Researchers at Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen, China, have unveiled a wearable robotic system that adds a pair of independent mechanical legs, claiming a breakthrough in cyborg technology to potentially build an 'Army of Centaurs'.

Chinese AI drug researcher XtalPi expects to turn first annual profit on 193% revenue jump
TechnologySCMP6mo ago

Chinese AI drug researcher XtalPi expects to turn first annual profit on 193% revenue jump

Chinese artificial intelligence-powered drug researcher XtalPi Holdings said it expects to turn its first annual profit on the back of strong revenue growth, according to a corporate filing. The Shenzhen-based company projected a swing to a net profit of at least 100 million yuan (US$14.5 million) in 2025 from a net loss of around 1.5 billion yuan in 2024, notching its first full-year profit, according to a filing with the Hong Kong stock exchange on Tuesday. XtalPi attributed the earnings bo...

Shenzhen dethrones Shanghai, Beijing as China’s top industrial powerhouse, mayor boasts
BusinessSCMP6mo ago

Shenzhen dethrones Shanghai, Beijing as China’s top industrial powerhouse, mayor boasts

The southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen has handed in a glowing report card of technological and economic development, surpassing Shanghai and Beijing as the nation’s largest manufacturing and exporting city while solidifying a lead in artificial intelligence and start-up cultivation, its mayor has revealed. Shenzhen’s economy grew from 2.83 trillion yuan in 2020 to 3.87 trillion yuan (US$560 billion) in 2025. The city’s annualised growth rate of 5.5 per cent over that period also...

China’s AI crossroads: 3 divergent paths in the race for dominance
TechnologySCMP6mo ago

China’s AI crossroads: 3 divergent paths in the race for dominance

On a crisp January afternoon, the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre, just a stone’s throw from Tencent Holdings’ headquarters, was packed with employees gathering for a party featuring celebrity cameos and prizes. But before the fun started, they witnessed a round of sober self-reflection from their low-profile leader. The New Year address by co-founder, chairman and CEO Pony Ma Huateng is an annual tradition for the social media and video gaming giant, offering its 115,000 employees rare insight in...

Hong Kong coach driver charged over Shenzhen Bay Bridge crash
WorldSCMP6mo ago

Hong Kong coach driver charged over Shenzhen Bay Bridge crash

A Hong Kong coach driver has been charged after his vehicle crashed on the Shenzhen Bay Bridge, leaving 17 passengers with minor injuries on Sunday. Hong Kong police said on Monday that the man, surnamed Lee, 63, had been charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm. Police said the bus had been travelling along the bridge towards Hong Kong shortly before 2pm on Sunday when it ran into the railings. Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene and confirmed that...

Worldbrussels-times23d ago

Brussels Times Publishes Numerous Drug-Related Search Terms

The Brussels Times has published multiple articles featuring search terms related to buying cocaine and other illicit drugs in various global locations. These articles appear to be SEO-driven content, listing specific drug types and cities.

Shenzhen Natural History Museum opens in China
TechnologyTimes of India1mo ago

Shenzhen Natural History Museum opens in China

Southern China's first major natural history institution, the $517 million Shenzhen Natural History Museum, opened on July 28, 2026, featuring exhibits from the cosmos to human evolution and a river-inspired design.

Wildfires Rage Across Southern Europe, Forcing Mass Evacuations
WorldBBCNYTle-monde+45The GuardianAl Jazeeranzzyle-uutisetcbcruvfazaftonbladet+37 more1mo ago48 sources

Wildfires Rage Across Southern Europe, Forcing Mass Evacuations

Unprecedented wildfires are sweeping across France, Spain, Italy, and other parts of Southern Europe, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people. The blazes, exacerbated by a heatwave, have prompted crisis meetings and widespread concern as firefighters battle to contain them.

China's LineShine Supercomputer Named World's Fastest
WorldThe GuardianfazSCMP+5digi24japan-timesexpress-tribunepunch-ngvanguard-ng2mo ago8 sources

China's LineShine Supercomputer Named World's Fastest

China has surpassed the United States in supercomputing, with its LineShine machine at Shenzhen being ranked as the world's fastest. This marks China's return to the top spot in the Top500 supercomputer rankings, displacing the US El Capitan.

China Grants Duty-Free Access to South African Exports
BusinessSCMP3mo ago

China Grants Duty-Free Access to South African Exports

China's Shenzhen Bay port and Hunan province have processed the first shipments of South African apples and wine under new duty-free access, a move seen as a lifeline for South African exporters. This marks a historic trade development between the two nations.

China Evergrande Founder Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges
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China Evergrande Founder Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges

Xu Jiayin, the billionaire founder of the embattled Chinese property giant Evergrande, has pleaded guilty to fraud charges. This development marks a significant turn for the company, which is the world's most indebted property developer.

Shenzhen celebrates Italian Design Day
CultureANSA5mo ago

Shenzhen celebrates Italian Design Day

(ANSA) - PECHINO, 19 MAR - The Chinese city of Shenzhen, a hub of technological innovation and a UNESCO Creative City of Design, hosted the tenth edition of Italian Design Day.

China game shop slammed for using live hamsters in claw machine, now utilising fish, turtles
CultureSCMPstar-malaysia5mo ago2 sources

China game shop slammed for using live hamsters in claw machine, now utilising fish, turtles

A game centre in China has come under fire after it used real hamsters as prizes in its claw machines to attract customers. The venue, in a shopping centre in Shenzhen in southern China’s Guangdong province, was reported to have filled a machine with hamsters, instead of the normal plush toys. Its actions triggered an online backlash, with many people accusing the outlet of animal abuse. According to online footage, the hamsters cowered in the corner of the machine. Clips also reportedly sho...

Exo’s Chinese pop-up events drew 600,000 fans
CultureKorea Herald6mo ago

Exo’s Chinese pop-up events drew 600,000 fans

Exo partnered with Chinese music platform QQ Music and wrapped up a series of pop-up events at shopping complexes in China with images of its eighth studio album “Reverxe.” The monthlong events were held in 13 cities nationwide, adding five to meet its fans’ demands, and attracted more than 600,000 visitors, the group’s label SM Entertainment said Wednesday. The bandmates visited Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen earlier this month and had autograph and photo sessions to thank fans in China. The gr

US drone presence worries China, top neuroscientist moves to Shenzhen: SCMP’s 7 highlights
WorldbloombergSCMP6mo ago2 sources

US drone presence worries China, top neuroscientist moves to Shenzhen: SCMP’s 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Why the growing network of American MQ-9 drones is a challenge for China America’s increasing use of MQ-9 drones near China poses a challenge to Beijing and makes it more urgent for the People’s Liberation Army to improve...

Top neuroscientist Arthur Konnerth leaves Germany for full-time role in China
ScienceSCMP6mo ago

Top neuroscientist Arthur Konnerth leaves Germany for full-time role in China

Arthur Konnerth, a recipient of the prestigious Brain Prize, has joined the Shenzhen Bay Laboratory (SZBL) on a full-time basis, the institute announced on January 29. Konnerth is a leading figure in neuroscience whose work has helped transform the understanding of how the brain processes information. His research focuses on the fundamental mechanisms of learning and memory, employing a combination of electrophysiological, imaging and cellular techniques. Konnerth pioneered the in vitro brain...

DJI Gets Another Chance to Challenge Pentagon Blacklist Removal
PoliticsSCMP18d ago

DJI Gets Another Chance to Challenge Pentagon Blacklist Removal

A US appeal court has given Chinese drone maker DJI another opportunity to challenge its inclusion on a Pentagon blacklist of companies allegedly linked to the Chinese military. DJI, a Shenzhen-based company, has been engaged in a years-long legal battle over the listing.

Shenzhen Architectural Icon Reportedly Filled with Trash
TechnologyKorea Herald1mo ago

Shenzhen Architectural Icon Reportedly Filled with Trash

A building in Shenzhen's Longgang District, recognized as an architectural icon and featured in a Yale University Press survey, has reportedly been filled with trash. The structure, designed with a vast circular shell, is located in China.

Golden Week Holiday Boosts Tourism and Activity in Hong Kong
CultureSCMP4mo ago

Golden Week Holiday Boosts Tourism and Activity in Hong Kong

The 'Golden Week' holiday has led to a significant increase in tourism and activity across Hong Kong, with thousands of mainland visitors arriving. This period also saw Hongkongers traveling to Shenzhen for dining and attractions, driving optimism for local eateries.

Cameron McEvoy Breaks 50-Meter Freestyle World Record
WorldhinduDaily Star BD5mo ago2 sources

Cameron McEvoy Breaks 50-Meter Freestyle World Record

Australian Olympic champion swimmer Cameron McEvoy, 31, broke the 50-meter freestyle world record with a time of 20.88 seconds at the China Open in Shenzhen, surpassing Brazilian César Cielo's previous mark by 0.03 seconds.

Man horrified to discover ‘spy cam’ video of him and his girlfriend while browsing adult website
TechnologyTimes of India6mo ago

Man horrified to discover ‘spy cam’ video of him and his girlfriend while browsing adult website

A Hong Kong man discovered that a hidden camera had recorded him and his girlfriend inside a Shenzhen hotel room, with the footage later uploaded to an adult website without their consent. The case highlights China’s persistent “spy cam” epidemic, exposing failures in hotel privacy protections, weak enforcement, and the lasting psychological toll of digital sexual exploitation.

AI eyewear sees brisk sales during China’s Spring Festival
Technology6mo ago

AI eyewear sees brisk sales during China’s Spring Festival

Chinese artificial intelligence glasses enjoyed a sales boom over the Spring Festival, fuelled by pent-up consumer demand and a new national subsidy. Huaqiangbei, a subdistrict in Shenzhen that is home to the world’s biggest electronics wholesale market, saw total revenue jump 35 per cent year on year during the Spring Festival, led by strong demand for AI glasses, according to a report by the 21st Century Business Herald daily newspaper. Sales of AI glasses surged up to 80 per cent, while th...

Hong Kong bus driver alleged to have crashed deliberately on bridge granted bail
WorldSCMP6mo ago

Hong Kong bus driver alleged to have crashed deliberately on bridge granted bail

A Hong Kong court has granted bail to a driver suspected to have deliberately crashed his coach on the Shenzhen Bay Bridge, injuring 17 passengers, with the magistrate urging the man’s family to “pay extra attention” to his condition. Lee Kai-po, 63, appeared before West Kowloon Court on a charge of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm on Wednesday. Bail was set at HK$50,000 (US$6,370). As part of his bail conditions, Lee was told to hand in his driving licence and ordered not to leave...