Recent News & Info on the Corona Virus and Living in Shenzhen Coronavirus or more formally known as strain COVID-19 is affecting everyone’s lives in Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area region. As we read information about the virus we will repost links here to keep the Shenzhen community informed. As we get back to […]
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Peking University HSBC Business School
Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS) is located in Shenzhen, as part of PKU Shenzhen Graduate School. Almost half of our faculty members are international and all of them have overseas experience. All classes are taught in English. PHBS also operates two dual degree programs with Chinese University of Hong Kong and National University of […]
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HKUST MBA
The HKUST MBA curriculum is designed to develop your ability to operate successfully in a global economy, and manage effectively in the Asian context. There are two main components: required cores (~65%) and advanced electives (~35%). Required CoresThe?required cores?cover areas in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Operation Management, Organization Behavior, Strategy, Communications. They are arranged in […]
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Meet our Teachers | Science & Technology Faculty
The quality, experience and commitment of your teacher is the single most important factor in the academic success of any student. We are proud to introduce our colleagues, all of whom are experienced, inspirational and proven in teaching the British curriculum. 教师的资质、经验和奉献是学生学业成功最重要的因素。让我们引以为傲的是我们的教师团队，他们在英式国际课程教学方面经验丰富，擅于启发学生。 Our native-English speaking teaching staff are recruited from leading schools around the world, […]
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A Sophisticated Dinner Buffet at Silk
The changing season brings a revamped weekday dinner buffet to Silk at The Langham. Find out more about the variety of high-quality dishes you can enjoy right in the heart of Shenzhen.
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Chinese chopping their hands off on NOV11
A lot of Chinese people are going to chop their hands off this Wedmesday because It’s 11.11, crazy online shopping day! 剁手（duò shǒu= to chop off someone’s hand）is a new word to express the regret after impulse spending. On November 11th, there will be a lot of discounts on platforms like Taobao and Tmall. And a […]
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3 Easy Pie Recipes for Your Potluck
It’s fall and fall is a great time to gather with friends and family to share a meal. Instead of putting all the pressure on the host (or hostess), asking everyone to bring a dish is a great way to make a dinner more collaborative. Baking some fall pies should be on the top of […]
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Sheraton Shenzhen Nanshan Announced the Appointment of Mr. Jeffrey Bai as Resident Manager
Recently, Sheraton Shenzhen Nanshan is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jeffrey Bai as Resident Manager. He will be fully in charge of the management of hotel operations and lead the team to consistently provide personalized and heartfelt service to the guests. Jeffrey started his career in 2004 with passion for the hotel industry. […]
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We have rebranded as NowShenzhen.com with a new logo
NowShenzhen.com announces our new brand.
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Da Wan Qu Yi Hao Cruise Ship Schedules
“Da Wan Qu Yi Hao,” China’s first comprehensive high-end sightseeing cruise in the Greater Bay Area, will be put into service starting Sept. 1. The cruise will take residents and tourists on a voyage along Shenzhen Bay while they get together with friends and family for sightseeing and entertainment. Built by China Merchants Shekou Holdings […]
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Ask questions about Shenzhen in these Forums and Groups
There are many platforms to ask questions and get answers about life in Shenzhen. We have summarized them into some convenient list below. We have identified which groups that are official from us. Public forums to ask questions There are many places to learn about Shenzhen online, some of them are travel forums and some […]
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Make Your Fall Better with These 5 Things
You may have felt a slight change in the weather, a cool breeze here and there, seen PSLs (pumpkin spiced lattes) on Starbucks’ menu, or eaten some mooncakes during Mid-Autumn festival – all signs that fall is upon us. To get into the fall spirit, you’ll need some preparation. Get these fall essentials with the […]
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CPR course: Shenzhen Chengmei International Medical Clinic Teams Up with Lazy Laowai
On Saturday October 24, 2020 Dr. Frank Ho of Shenzhen Chengmei International Medical Clinic provided an interactive CPR training course for members of Lazy Laowai. Kris, founder of Lazy Laowai, plans on opening his own gym in the Shekou district and intends for his potential gym instructors to be trained appropriately. The American Heart Association […]
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Gankeng Hakka Small Town
Ganggeng Hakka small down is now a short subway ride away on metro line ten.
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Dear Blue Bistro and Cafe
Dear Blue is a popular and high-quality restaurant in Shekou that has been gaining a good reputation within the Shenzhen F&B community.? Opened in Nov 2019, this has steadily and impressively won over many fans both in Shekou and beyond with its eclectic menu, attentive service, and of course it’s high quality food. This could […]
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Calligraphy contest for expats calls for works
Registered contestants demonstrating their Chinese calligraphy skills. The Fourth Oriental Cup Chinese Calligraphy Contest for the International Community kicked off at Shenzhen Oriental Art Gallery in Futian District last Wednesday. The contest is now collecting calligraphy works from expats living in China. The contest is hosted by Futian’s publicity department and Shenzhen Oriental Art Gallery […]
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Video | City launching brand-new promo video
SHENZHEN is launching a new promotional video for the city, reinforcing the image of Shenzhen as a thriving and vibrant international metropolis of openness and diversity. The video, themed “Shenzhen in Depth,” invites the audience to embark on an over-three-minute tour, through visual and auditory stimulus, to explore the “depth” of Shenzhen following the flowing […]
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Great Places To Buy Halloween Costumes & Accessories
It’s that time of the year again and everyone is rushing around to find the perfect costume to go trick-or-treating with the kids or to wear to some of the biggest parties we have featured this year. Finding the right costume can be hard work in Shenzhen. So we’ve made your task a little easier […]
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Chinese Reading Competition-第二届外国人中文朗读比赛
Reading out loud is one of the most useful ways to practice when you are learning a foreign language. If you want to improve your fluency, you should read a lot, and not silently but out loud! This competition is to encourage all the Chinese learners to read Chinese out loud. And we hope to […]
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Sign up for expats Chinese talent competition
REGISTRATION for the 11th Shenzhen Expats Chinese Talent Competition is now open to expats who can speak Chinese and can demonstrate a Chinese talent. Applicants must be expats who live in Shenzhen or other parts of the Pearl River Delta region. Additionally, applicants must be at least six years old and Chinese must be their […]