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Shenzhen North Bus Station Opens Line to Guangyuan, Guangzhou

May 25, 2012
The Shenzhen North Bus Station opened a line to Guangyuan, Guangzhou on May 19. Read more>>

Latvian Cellist Mischa Maisky to Perform in Shenzhen May 26

May 26, 2012 20:00
Latvian-born cellist Mischa Maisky is set to perform at the Shenzhen Concert Hall in Shenzhen on May 26. Read more>>

Beijing Leapfrogs Shanghai in Urban Competitiveness Ranking

May 23, 2012
In an urban competitiveness ranking of 294 cities in Mainland China and across the Strait, Beijing surpassed Shanghai by 0.7 points, coming in third...Read more>>

Wanda Group Buys America’s Second Largest Cinema AMC

May 22, 2012
On May 21, the Dalian Wanda Group officially sealed a multi-million deal to purchase the world’s second largest cinema, AMC. Read more>>

Shenzhen Tourist Information Center Opens at OCT Bay May 19

May 21, 2012
The first city-level tourist information center in China opened in Shenzhen on May 19. Read more>>

Shenzhen Taxi Fuel Surcharges Decrease by 1 RMB

May 21, 2012
Shenzhen taxi fuel surcharges were brought down to 3 RMB on May 14 for all taxis. Read more>>

Dameisha Music Festival Holds Opening Ceremony on May 18

May 18 - Oct 31, 2012
The opening ceremony of the 2012 Shenzhen Dameisha Music Festival will be held at Dameisha Seashore Park on May 18. Read more>>

Shenzhen First Sculpture Park Opened May 15

Shenzhen’s first cultural park for sculpture, Pingshan Sculpture Creative Park, celebrated its opening on May 15. Read more>>

OCT-LOFT Folk Music Week Takes Place May 17-22

May 17 - May 22, 2012 19:00
Fans of Chinese folk-rock music can enjoy a week of gigs by some of China’s biggest and most talented folk musicians from May 17-22 in Shenzhen. Read more>>

Beijing Begins 100-Day Crackdown on Illegal Foreigners

May 15, 2012
As of May 15, Beijing will begin a 100-day crackdown campaign on foreigners who live and work in the city illegally. Read more>>

UK Fashion Retailer Topshop Opens First Store in Shenzhen

May 14, 2012
Calling all fashionistas in Shenzhen: Top Shop has opened its first official store in China in Shenzhen! Read more>>

South China on High Alert Following Days of Torrential Rainfall

May 14, 2012
South China has been on high natural disaster alert following several days of torrential rain in the region. Read more>>

3rd Shenzhen International Wine Expo Opens on May 16

May 16, 2012
The 3rd Shenzhen International Wine Expo will be held at Shenzhen Wine City on May 16. Read more>>

Public Outrage as Foreigner Attempts to Rape Chinese Woman on Street

May 10, 2012
A case in which a foreign man attempted to rape a Chinese woman in the open, has sparked fury among the public. Read more>>

Lafite Group: Wine's Reputation Tarnished by Chinese Counterfeiters

May 09, 2012
According to a recent statement by Christopher Salin, the CEO of Lafite Group, the abundance of Chinese counterfeiting has seriously tarnished the...Read more>>

Shenzhen Opens Direct High-Speed Rail to Qingyuan

May 08, 2012
The high-speed rail connecting Shenzhen to Qingyuan was officially opened on May 4th. Read more>>

Shenzhen International Auto Show Coming to Town

@Shenzhen Bao’an Sports Center
The 2012 Western Shenzhen International Auto Show will be held May 18-20th at the Bao’an Sports Center. Read more>>

Lost Real Name Train Tickets Can be Replaced

May 06, 2012
Starting May 10th, passengers who misplace or lose their real name train ticket can report the loss and apply for a new one. Read more>>
 
Getting Out Of Dodge: Shenzhen’s Transport Links

Getting Out Of Dodge: Shenzhen’s Transport Links

Shenzhen is ideally placed as a base from which to travel to other parts of China. So rather than...More>>
What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What happens when a population of 1.3 billion people collides with the need to perpetually fuel a success-driven economy? Coming to China, one is quickly aware of the redundant or peculiar nature of employment. Here are five strange jobs common in the Middle Kingdom. More>>