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Shenzhen tour opens new horizons for young journalists Original
Student winners pose with their certificates at the 2026 Campus News Awards Presentation Ceremony at the Shenzhen Research Institute of the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Shenzhen on Oct 26, 2026. (ADAM LAM/CHINA DAILY) Participants in the hailed their visits to leading enterprises and a research institute in Shenzhen as a memorable experience that has deepened their understanding of homegrown technologies and helped chart new directions for their future career development.
Shenzhen optimizes payment services ahead of APEC meeting Original
People pose for photos with a flower decoration themed around the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, Oct 17, 2026. (PHOTO/XINHUA) Shenzhen will set up payment service points in key hotels to facilitate smooth transactions for visitors from outside the Chinese mainland during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting next month.
Billions pour into China's driverless delivery market as costs fall
by ZHOU Mo China's driverless delivery vehicle industry is attracting billions of dollars in investment as falling costs and advances in autonomous driving technology bring new competitors into a market once dominated by startups. On October 20, Neolix announced nearly $400 million in fresh financing, less than a year after raising more than $600 million.
Guizhou seeks to boost tourism cooperation with Hong Kong
Visitors explore traditional ethnic costumes, snacks, and cultural products from Guizhou during an international promotion event in Wan Chai on Oct 18, 2026. The event highlighted the region's unique tourism resources, extended-stay travel products, and property-buying policies, aiming to boost cultural and tourism exchanges.
Guizhou seeks to boost tourism cooperation with Hong Kong
Visitors explore traditional ethnic costumes, snacks, and cultural products from Guizhou during an international promotion event in Wan Chai on Oct 18, 2026. The event highlighted the region's unique tourism resources, extended-stay travel products, and property-buying policies, aiming to boost cultural and tourism exchanges.
Cross-boundary medical data transfer launched in Hengqin
Representatives from the Macao Special Administrative Region and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin attend the launch ceremony of the cross-boundary medical data flow at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Hengqin Hospital on Oct 13, 2026.
Cross-boundary medical data transfer launched in Hengqin
Representatives from the Macao Special Administrative Region and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin attend the launch ceremony of the cross-boundary medical data flow at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Hengqin Hospital on Oct 13, 2026.
Greater Bay Area sees boom in tourism during National Day holiday Original
This Sept 14, 2026 photo shows the Grandview Plaza at Tianhe district in Guangzhou, capital of South China's Guangdong province. (PARKER ZHENG/CHINA DAILY) Cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area staged vibrant tourism activities during the 2026 National Day holiday, from Oct 1 to 7, with travelers showing growing interest in immersive experiences combining culture, leisure and technology.
SZ, GZ property markets pick up steam during National Day holiday Original
Skyscrapers cast a shimmering reflection on the water in Qianhai Financial Center in Guiwan, Qianhai of Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China on Dec 6, 2025. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Housing markets in gained traction during the National Day holiday period, with rising property viewings and transactions, but some buyers remain cautious over market outlook.
Guangdong tourism gets off to a vibrant start during National Day holiday period Original
The April 16, 2026 photo shows a panoramic view of Happy Harbor, a cultural and tourism zone in Bao’an district, Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) during the National Day holiday period is showing early signs of vibrancy, with the number of visitors at leading tourist attractions in the province hitting 2.9 million on the first day of the week-long holiday, growing 6.1 percent year-on-year, according to preliminary estimates.
Chinese driving-tech suppliers find a new route overseas through joint ventures
by ZHOU Mo Chinese driving-technology suppliers are finding a new route into overseas markets: foreign auto brands working through their Chinese joint-venture partners. Shenlong Automobile Technology (Wuhan), a newly established company that brings together Dongfeng Motor, Stellantis and other investors, signed a global strategic cooperation agreement with Chinese driving-technology company Momenta on September 24.
Guangdong dangles 30m yuan tourism subsidies for upcoming holidays Original
Bicyclists pedal through the Crescent Valley of Shenzhen Bay Park, enjoying a fantastic view of the skyline in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Residents of Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions headed to Guangdong during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays will be able to make the most of an official cultural and tourism subsidies bonanza.
SZ-HK-GZ retain position as world’s top innovation cluster Original
This photo released by Shenzhen’s Futian District government on Jan 14, 2023, on its official Weibo account, shows the logo of China Electronics Blackark Operations Co, a technology incubator specialized in hardware innovation.
Hong Kong’s ‘intermediary’ role will deepen, says economist Original
Frederic Neumann, chief Asia economist and co-head of Global Investment Research Asia at HSBC. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Hong Kong’s role as an intermediary between the Chinese mainland and the world will not change, but only deepen in the coming future, said Frederic Neumann, chief Asia economist and co-head of Global Investment Research Asia at HSBC.
GBA schools see rising demand from Hong Kong, Macao students Original
A student competes in a baseball match during the Guangzhou-Hong Kong-Macao-Taiwan Youth Baseball Friendship Tournament in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China, on Aug 30, 2026. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Schools for Hong Kong and Macao students in the mainland cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area have seen a growing number of enrolments this year, driven by deepening regional integration, diversified higher education pathways and a favorable language environment.
CIC nurtures talent to showcase HK's craftsmanship at WorldSkills Original
Ir Albert Cheng Ting-ning, executive director of the Construction Industry Council in Hong Kong, says he hopes society and young people will realize that acquiring skills can offer them a strong career path. (ADAM LAM/CHINA DAILY) As the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region promotes reindustrialization and seeks to strengthen its talent pipeline, the city's Construction Industry Council (CIC) is placing skilled craftsmanship at the heart of its strategy.
Qianhai opens service center for Hong Kong residents, enterprises Original
The Oct 16, 2026 photo shows a panoramic view of the Qianwan area of Qianhai, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) The Qianhai Hong Kong Residents and Enterprises Service Centre officially opened on Friday in the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub, offering a range of services to Hong Kong residents and enterprises to facilitate their development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
More HK, Macao buyers obtain homes in mainland GBA cities
Hong Kong and Macao residents bought a growing share of homes across mainland cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area during the first half of this year, driven largely by better transport links and favorable living conditions. According to the Zhongshan housing and urban-rural development bureau, the city recorded 9,308 commercial housing transactions between January and June, of which 23.2 percent were made by buyers from Hong Kong and Macao.
More HK, Macao buyers obtain homes in mainland GBA cities
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Better policies and systems needed to boost marriage in GBA Original
A couple pose for a photo at the marriage registration office in Futian district, Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong province, Feb 14, 2026. (PHOTO/XINHUA) Greater efforts should be made to improve systems and policies that support marriage in order to make life easier for families and encourage young people to wed, researchers have said. The call came after Guangdong released its marriage registrations list for the first half of the year.
All-out to prop up solo bosses Original
With one-person companies becoming one of the hottest entrepreneurial trends on the Chinese mainland, favorable government policies have been upgrading with the aim of fostering a full-fledged ecosystem for small businesses to grow. Zhou Mo reports from Shenzhen.
Innovation and entrepreneurship competition launched for HK, Macao startups Original
Organizers and representatives pose for a photo at the opening ceremony of the 15th China Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition – Qianhai, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Competition in Shenzhen on Aug 12, 2026. (YAO XI/CHINA DAILY) The 15th China Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition – Qianhai, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Competition was officially launched in Shenzhen’s Qianhai special economic zone on Wednesday as part of the country’s push to boost innovation and youth exchanges.
Shenzhen deepens links with APEC economies Original
A themed installation is pictured at a business district in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong province, Aug 10, 2026. (PHOTO/XINHUA) With around 100 days to go before the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, the economic links between Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong province and members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation are strengthening across multiple dimensions, spanning maritime logistics, business expansion and international consumption.
Shenzhen deepens links with APEC economies
[Photo/Xinhua] With around 100 days to go before the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, the economic links between Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong province and members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation are strengthening across multiple dimensions, spanning maritime logistics, business expansion and international consumption. The APEC meeting will be held in Shenzhen on Nov 18 and 19, marking the third time that China hosts the event.
Shenzhen boosts ties with APEC economies
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New rules to protect consumers in GBA Original
People arrive at Luohu Port in Shenzhen for immigration clearance to cross into Hong Kong on Dec 21, 2025. (SHAMIM ASHRAF/CHINA DAILY) Guangdong province has issued new regulations to strengthen consumer protection cooperation with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions, a move expected to facilitate cross-boundary consumption and boost confidence in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area's integrated consumer market.
New rules aim to strengthen consumer protection in GBA
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Experts call for inclusive development of AI in Asia-Pacific Original
Participants attend the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Digital and Intelligent Economy Sustainable Development Innovation Week in Shenzhen on July 30, 2026.
Shenzhen enhances payment services for overseas visitors ahead of APEC meetings Original
A cruise ship is docked at Shekou Cruise Home Port in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China on August 24, 2025. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Shenzhen is stepping up efforts to improve payment services for overseas visitors and to better support international events and business exchanges as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings approach and cross-boundary travel by Hong Kong residents and inbound foreign tourists continues to grow.
Pet-friendly lifestyle gains momentum in Shenzhen Original
People pose for a photo with their pets at a pet carnival in Shenzhen, China, on July 24, 2026. (YAO XI / FOR CHINA DAILY) A pet carnival was held in Shenzhen on Friday, aiming to boost summer travel with pets and promoting a new lifestyle among young people. The event, hosted by Ping An Insurance, offered offline activities that included pet shows and a pet-themed music party, as well as online services such as travel arrangements, grooming and health consultations.
Macao innovators gain access to Zhuhai patent services Original
This Nov 26, 2024 aerial drone photo shows a Guangdong-Macao cooperative Chinese medicine technology industrial park in Hengqin, Zhuhai city, South China's Guangdong province. (PHOTO / XINHUA) The National Intellectual Property Administration has approved the inclusion of innovation entities from the Macao Special Administrative Region in the patent pre-examination services offered by the Zhuhai Intellectual Property Protection Center, authorities announced recently.
Investors flock to WAIC as China's next AI start-ups take shape
by ZHA Qinjun, ZHOU Mo "Yesterday, I attended the main forum, toured the exhibition, went to Zhangjiang to meet start-ups and then joined a small gathering in the evening," ZHENG Tianyi, an investment vice-president at Inno Angel Fund, told Jiemian News. "I was meeting people almost from morning until night." That was a common experience for investors at this year's World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.
From chips to systems: China's AI computing sector scales up
by ZHOU Mo, SHE Xiaochen At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, a row of 20 black cabinets occupied almost half an exhibition wall. It looked less like a server than a small data centre brought onto the show floor. The installation was Huawei's Atlas 950 SuperPoD, displayed physically in China for the first time. The configuration at WAIC contained 1,024 neural processing units, with Huawei clAIming 1 exaFLOPS of FP8 computing power and 2 exaFLOPS at FP4 precision.
CUHK, Nansha partner to launch GBA’s first intl clinical trial center Original
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Nansha district government and Guangzhou First People's Hospital sign an agreement to jointly establish the CUHK Greater Bay Area Clinical Trial Center (Guangzhou Nansha), July 15, 2026.
AI data platform to be launched in Shenzhen to support OPCs Original
This aerial drone photo taken on June 25, 2025, shows a view of Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong province. (PHOTO / XINHUA) Shenzhen will launch a dedicated artificial intelligence data platform for one-person companies (OPCs) on Friday — part of the city's push to boost the new entrepreneurial model. The new data infrastructure will offer cloud computing resources, AI model services and data API services to OPCs in an effort to lower the cost of innovation.
Shenzhen office buildings converted to hotels amid high vacancy rates Original
Skyscrapers rise behind the greenery of Qianhaishi Park in Qianhai area, Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China on Jan 11, 2026. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) As Shenzhen’s commercial property market undergoes structural adjustment, an increasing number of are being partially converted into hotels – a notable trend in the city’s efforts to optimize stock amid high vacancy rates.
Young travelers fuel new tourism trend in GBA Original
This undated photo shows visitors watching a live stage performance at Shenzhen’s theme park Window of the World. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Xu Yinshan, a third-year communications student from Wuhan, Hubei province, is planning to visit Shenzhen by the end of this month, embarking on her summer vacation trip.
Equity key to inclusive tech advancement
Speakers gather for a panel discussion at the APEC Tech for Good Workshop, being held from July 8-10, 2026, in Shenzhen and attended by representatives from 17 APEC economies. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Technological advancement should prioritize equity along with economic gains to bring shared benefits to the public, experts from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation economies said.
Equity key to inclusive tech advancement
Speakers gather for a panel discussion at the APEC Tech for Good Workshop, being held from July 8-10, 2026, in Shenzhen and attended by representatives from 17 APEC economies. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Technological advancement should prioritize equity along with economic gains to bring shared benefits to the public, experts from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation economies said.
UBTech launches world’s first full-size hyper-bionic humanoid robots Original
Visitors interact with UBTech’s humanoid robots at a ceremony to launch the robots in Shenzhen on June 30, 2026. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Chinese tech firm officially rolled out the world's first full-size hyper-bionic humanoid robots on Tuesday, marking a leap forward in bringing robots into ordinary households.
Joint cooperation launched in Shenzhen to fight cultural relics’ smuggling Original
Visitors view masterpieces on display at the exhibition "Treasures of Modern Chinese Ink Painting and Calligraphy Confiscated by Shenzhen Customs Anti-Smuggling Bureau" at Shenzhen Art Museum on June 25, 2026. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Shenzhen’s cultural and anti-smuggling authorities signed an agreement on Thursday to deepen law enforcement collaboration in the field of cultural relics and works of art.
Ai drives full value chain upgrade Original
A robot makes coffee at a park in Guangming district of Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, Nov 27, 2024. (PHOTO / XINHUA) Artificial intelligence is gaining traction in business operations, fueling upgrades across enterprises’ whole value chains, industry experts and observers said.
First cross-boundary eVTOL insurance launched to boost low-altitude economy Original
This photo taken on May 6, 2026 shows a drone delivering takeout food in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province. (PHOTO / XINHUA) Commercialization of the cross-boundary low-altitude economy in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has moved a step forward with the recent launch of China’s first cross-boundary insurance policy for ultralight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Keeping heads above the water Original
Editor’s note: A new wave of entrepreneurship is sweeping across the Chinese mainland, driven by the rapid rise of AI-powered one-person companies. The first article in this series explores whether this represents an opportunity for solo entrepreneurs in the AI era, or is a policy-fueled bubble. One-person companies are mushrooming across the Chinese mainland, fueled by artificial intelligence and supportive government policies.
Hong Kong firms trail workers in embracing AI Original
In this Oct 20, 2025 photo, people cross a street in Hong Kong’s Central business district. (SHAMIM ASHRAF / CHINA DAILY) Hong Kong businesses are lagging behind their own staff in embracing artificial intelligence, affecting the impact and efficiency of digital transformation, a new Microsoft study has found.
Guangdong and Indonesia deepen ties under APEC Original
The Guangdong-Indonesia AI, Healthcare and New Energy Industry Exchange and Cooperation event is held in Shenzhen’s Longgang district on June 15, 2026.
China can lead the way on international ecological conservation Original
Representatives from APEC economies, as well as international organizations, take part in the APEC•Consular Nature Shenzhen Tour Ancient Trees Conservation Session in Shenzhen on June 9, 2026. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Global ecological experts called for deeper exchanges and cooperation on mangrove and ancient tree conservation in the Asia-Pacific region, while highlighting that China’s efforts in the field can offer useful experience to other countries.
Brazilian firms seek medtech collaborations with GBA Original
Executives of Brazilian firms visit Tencent’s global headquarters in Shenzhen on Monday. (ZHOU MO / CHINA DAILY) Brazilian businesses are looking to strengthen medical collaboration with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, noting that the region’s high-end medical technology will help boost the quality and efficiency of Brazil’s medical services.
Hong Kong ranks fifth in global ocean competitiveness
Boats remain moored at the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter with the Hong Kong skyline in the background in this Nov 9, 2025, file photo. (SHAMIM ASHRAF / CHINA DAILY) Hong Kong has climbed one place to rank as the world’s fifth most competitive ocean city, consolidating its role as a global shipping and trading center, according to a report published on Friday.
Hong Kong ranks fifth in global ocean competitiveness
Boats remain moored at the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter with the Hong Kong skyline in the background in this Nov 9, 2025, file photo. (SHAMIM ASHRAF / CHINA DAILY) Hong Kong has climbed one place to rank as the world’s fifth most competitive ocean city, consolidating its role as a global shipping and trading center, according to a report published on Friday.
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