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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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

Shenzhen North Bus Station Opens

Apr 28, 2012
The Shenzhen North Bus Station, a step away from the western exit of Shenzhen North Railway station, will open on April 28th. Read more>>

Ticket Prices for Scenic Spots Surge During May Day Holiday

Apr 27, 2012
Ticket prices for many well-known scenic spots across the country are rising as the May Day holiday approaches. Read more>>

'Foreigner Repatriation Centres' Set to Handle Illegal Aliens

Apr 26, 2012
China plans to build repatriation centres in order to handle the so-called “three illegalities” among foreigners: illegal entry in to the country,...Read more>>

104 People are Diagnosed with Cancer Everyday in Beijing

Apr 25, 2012
According to data by the Beijing Institute for Cancer Prevention & Research, 104 new cases of cancer are reported ever day. Read more>>

13 Dead, 21 Injured in Shanghai Tour-Bus Crash

Apr 23, 2012
A Changshu bound tour bus which departed from Shanghai’s People’s Square, collided with a truck killing 13 and injuring 21. Read more>>

Shenzhen-Okinawa Direct Flight Route to Open; Shenzhen-Nanjing Flights Added

Apr 20, 2012
China Southern Airlines is expected to open a Shenzhen-Okinawa direct flight route in June, which will operate every Tuesday and Saturday. 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>>