LinkerBot, a Chinese startup valued at $6 billion, is developing affordable, dexterous robotic hands for $600, aiming to standardize them for humanoid robots and automated factories, with a long-term goal of replacing human labor. The company's ambition highlights the rapid advancements in robotics and AI.
Saudi Arabia signed housing and construction agreements worth $507 million with Chinese partners, including China State Construction Engineering, during a visit to Shenzhen. The deals aim to deepen cooperation on urban development projects and support Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategy, expanding beyond traditional construction to smart-city technologies.
China's top legislative body will discuss a bill to grant Hong Kong jurisdiction over a section of the redeveloped Huanggang Port in Shenzhen. This "co-location" arrangement, opening next month, will streamline immigration clearance for the Greater Bay Area initiative.
China's National People's Congress Standing Committee will review a bill next week to grant Hong Kong jurisdiction over its designated area at the redeveloped Huanggang Port in Shenzhen, set to open 24-hour operations in July.
China's top legislative body, the NPC Standing Committee, will discuss a bill next week to grant Hong Kong jurisdiction over part of the redeveloped Huanggang Port in Shenzhen, set to open 24-hour operations in July.
ByteDance and Tencent Holdings are cutting prices for their AI models, joining rivals like Xiaomi and Alibaba in a price war sparked by intense competition in China's AI market. ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 Mini is now half price, while Tencent reduced costs on its TokenHub platform. This follows similar moves by other major tech firms aiming to attract users amid a vibrant but crowded AI landscape.
Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei, a 1.45 sq km electronics hub, is transforming from a hardware market to an AI-driven innovation center. The area sees a surge in AI product sales, a shift towards continuous service models, and an increase in foreign buyers, indicating a broader upgrade in China's consumer electronics market.
The "Wall Vibes Shenzhen-Taiwan Youth Graffiti Invitational Competition" was held on June 12th at the Sea World Culture and Arts Center in Shenzhen. The event brought together 18 artists from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, forming 9 teams to create collaborative works using spray paint as a common language. The competition aimed to foster cultural exchange and understanding between young artists from Shenzhen and Taiwan.
A 13-year-old one-legged boy from a poor village in Sichuan, China, gains viral fame for playing basketball with a wooden crutch made by his father, later receiving a donated artificial limb.
The draw for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, set for September 22-27 in Shenzhen, China, has been made. Italy, the reigning champions, will face hosts China in their opening match, a repeat of last year's encounter. The winner will advance to face the victor of Ukraine vs. Belgium in the semifinals.
The draw for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, set for September 22-27 in Shenzhen, China, has been made. Italy, the reigning champions, will face hosts China in their opening match, a repeat of last year's encounter. The winner will play the victor of Ukraine vs. Belgium in the semifinals.
An upgraded border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, the Huanggang Port Building, is set to open next month. It will be the first to use a 'collaborative inspection and joint clearance' model, allowing travelers to complete immigration in five minutes and eliminating the need for shuttle buses.
BYD, the Shenzhen-based EV maker, has seen a strong rebound in overseas deliveries, surging 76% year-on-year to nearly 300,000 units in April and May. This recovery, driven by rising oil prices due to the US-Israel war with Iran, has bolstered founder Wang Chuanfu's ambition to become the world's largest carmaker by 2030.
Britain is urged to approach the AI era with confidence, leveraging its historical contributions to science (Newton) and economic thought (Adam Smith). The article suggests Britain's strengths in science, law, and governance can shape AI's future, emphasizing potential cooperation with China on global challenges.
Hong Kong permanent residents with foreign passports utilize a 2024-launched multi-entry permit for easier, faster travel to mainland China for tourism, business, and more, despite some recognition issues with mainland immigration staff.
Zhongji Innolight, a Shandong-based AI innovation leader, tops the CSI 300 Index with a 5% weighting, driven by soaring demand for its high-speed optical modules used in AI data centers, supplied to global hyperscalers like Alphabet, Amazon, and Huawei.
Shenzhen, China, is the global leader in rapidly and affordably transforming ideas into mass-market products, excelling in hardware-software integration and industrial scaling. This 'Shenzhen Speed' ecosystem fosters innovation in AI, autonomous vehicles, drones, and robotics, attracting talent and investment.
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will visit China from Monday to Wednesday, meeting his counterpart Wang Yi and Vice-President Han Zheng. Discussions will cover the Strait of Hormuz, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the Ebola outbreak in Africa. Cleverly will also visit Shenzhen and then travel to India.
Over 673,000 Hongkongers returning from mainland China faced unprecedented crowds at land checkpoints on Monday night, with wait times exceeding three hours.
The 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industry Fair concluded with over 2.8 million attendees, including 130,000 professional buyers and 35,000 international visitors. The event showcased AI integration in culture, with major tech companies like Huawei, Tencent, and Alibaba's Qwen presenting.
Shenzhen's permanent population reached 18.2485 million by the end of 2025, an increase of 259,000 from the previous year. The city's 2025 statistical report also shows a 7.5% rise in passenger transport volume to 246 million.
The "Yangtze River Bank · Create the Future" 2026 Wuhan Jiangan District·Greater Bay Area Investment Cooperation Conference was held in Shenzhen. The event released the first batch of high-value scene opportunity lists for the Yangtze River Basin, with 20 companies signing up to tackle challenges. A fund partner recruitment plan was also launched.
Beijing's "Super Live" innovative achievements, including an ultra-high-definition LED display system, are showcased at the 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industry Expo. This technology allows audiences nationwide to experience live performances and events immersively, overcoming geographical limitations and high costs.
Guangdong's cultural industry projects worth over 10 billion yuan were signed at the 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industry Expo. The deals cover film, animation, gaming, e-sports, performing arts, and online audio-visual sectors, with a focus on AI and international cooperation.
