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City unveils new incentives to lead in AI industry |
2024-12-19
Shenzhen unveiled a suite of new financial incentives yesterday with the goal of establishing itself as a vanguard city of artificial intelligence (AI). The measures, announced by the Shenzhen Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau, are effective immediately and will last for two years. Under these initiatives, up to 500 million yuan (US$68.6 million) per year will be allocated to bolster R&D and training of AI mode
Sustainable international procurement training held for firms |
2024-12-19
The U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) Innovation Lab for Sustainable Development Goals, also known as HUA HUB, held the Capacity Building Training on Sustainable International Public Procurement (Shenzhen) at the Longhua International Cooperation Center (LICC) on Dec. 13 and 14. The training was designed to establish a platform that enables small and medium-sized enterprises to comprehend and engage in sustainable international
Pilot optoelectronic materials testing platform launched in Hetao |
2024-12-18
A launch ceremony for a pilot testing platform for new optoelectronic materials and imaging devices took place at the Shenzhen Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone yesterday.Approved by the Guangdong Provincial Development and Reform Commission in May 2024, this project, spearheaded by the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), will focus on the preparation, packagi
SZ's unrelated stem cell donations hit 800 |
2024-12-18
A 26-year-old man has become Shenzhen's 800th person, and the country's 19,098th, to donate hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) to an unrelated recipient.The peripheral blood stem cell collection took place at the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital yesterday. The collected HSCs arrived at the recipient's hospital in Guangzhou the same day for transplantation."I didn't hesitate at all. I was just donating a par
China extends visa-free transit stays to 240 hours |
2024-12-17
A border inspection officer assists a foreign tourist at Beijing Capital International Airport's Terminal 3 on Dec. 4. XinhuaChina announced this morning a significant relaxation of its visa-free transit policy, extending the permitted stay for eligible foreign travelers from the original 72 and 144 hours to 240 hours, or 10 days. The National Immigration Administration also revealed the addition of 21 new entry points for v
Fair offers jobs, internships for international students |
2024-12-17
The 2nd edition of the PICK ME UP International Career and Internship Fair took place at Shenzhen University Town in Nanshan District on Sunday, providing international students from universities across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) a total of 700 internship and employment positions.The fair drew over 80 companies from industries including education, biopharmacy, finance, artificial intelligence, and electronic
Wenjindu Checkpoint introduces departure tax refunds |
2024-12-17
Wenjindu Checkpoint in Luohu District became Shenzhen's first land crossing to offer a departure tax refund service for overseas travelers yesterday.It makes Shenzhen the first city in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to offer such services across land, sea, and air terminals.The service at Wenjindu is accessible at a counter in the southwest corner of the departure hall on the second floor. A traveler surnamed
Friendship association hosts annual meeting |
2024-12-16
Representatives from the member organizations of the Shenzhen People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, along with guests from various institutions and social organizations, convened at the Longhua International Cooperation Center (LICC) in Longhua District on Friday for the association's annual meeting and an exchange session.The exchange session, which concentrated on the development of international organ
20,000 take on the Nanshan Half Marathon challenge |
2024-12-16
A runner poses for a photo after finishing the Nanshan Half Marathon yesterday.A total of 20,000 runners took to the streets of Nanshan District yesterday to participate in the Nanshan Half Marathon, either for the joy of running or to push their limits.At 7:30 a.m., amidst a refreshing morning chill ideal for achieving personal records, the participants commenced their race from Shenzhen Talent Park. They traversed a T-shaped r
Smart supercharging parking lot opens at Bijia Hill Park |
2024-12-13
The coffee lounge at the smart supercharging parking lot at Bijia Hill Park. Lin QingrongA smart supercharging parking lot has recently opened near the west gate of Bijia Hill Park, providing electric vehicle (EV) drivers with a more convenient charging experience.The parking lot offers the option to reserve a spot in advance through the WeChat mini-program “深i公园,” ensuring a smooth arrival. While waiting for their vehicles to charge