Saanvi Sharma 
Recent reports have revealed that some oil tankers have been transporting both chemical liquids and edible oil without adequate cleaning between loads, raising significant health concerns. However, an investigation by sznews.com has found that the brands implicated in this hazardous practice are rarely found in Shenzhen’s mainstream supermarkets. At Walmart in Shenzhen, the only soybean … Read more
US tech firm OpenAI has restricted access to its artificial intelligence (AI) models through its application programming interface (API) service in China since Tuesday. Several Chinese AI developers and users interviewed by the Global Times believe the ban will not significantly impact the domestic industry, as OpenAI’s products were not officially available in China. Instead, … Read more
Qu Qu, one of China’s most controversial internet celebrities, reportedly earns 142 million yuan (US$19 million) annually by providing dating and financial advice. Known online as “Ququ Big Woman,” her real name is Le Chuanqu, and she has transitioned from a singer to a relationship influencer. In August last year, she gained significant attention during … Read more
Before their visit to Beichuan County in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province, members of a young exchange group from Taiwan were familiar with the story of Great Yu, the legendary flood controller dated to around 2,300-2,200 BC. However, standing at the hero’s birthplace provided them a tangible connection to the significance of Yu in Chinese civilization. … Read more
For 22-year-old Italian student Marino Doro, an industrial design major at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano in Italy, participating in an international competition in Shenzhen for the first time is an exhilarating experience. The WorldSkills 2024 International (Shenzhen) Invitational Competition is currently underway at the Shenzhen Institute of Technology in Longgang District. The opening ceremony … Read more
A group of wild Asian elephants entered a border checkpoint in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China’s Yunnan Province, in the early hours of July 5, according to media reports on Tuesday. Around 4 a.m., three adult elephants and one baby elephant passed by the gate of the station one after another, with five adult … Read more
China’s State Council Information Office unveiled a comprehensive white paper on Thursday titled “Marine Eco-Environmental Protection in China,” detailing the nation’s strategies and accomplishments in preserving its marine eco-environment. The document is divided into seven sections beyond the preface and conclusion: Improving Marine Eco-Environment for Harmonious Coexistence Between Humans and the OceanCoordinating Marine Eco-Environmental ProtectionSystematic … Read more
Sales of distressed commercial real estate in Hong Kong surged in the first half of the year, accounting for approximately three-quarters of the total volume, according to property consultancy CBRE. This marks a significant increase from the typical less-than-10-percent share of such sales. The dramatic rise is attributed to the climbing interest rates, which have … Read more
Emergency forces successfully sealed the main dyke breach at Dongting Lake, China’s second-largest freshwater lake, on Monday night. A secondary flood defense line is currently being tested, according to local authorities. The breach occurred in Dongting Lake, located in Hunan Province, on Friday, flooding over 47 square kilometers (18 square miles) including the town of … Read more
China’s Ministry of Science and Technology released an ethical guideline for human genome editing research on Monday, establishing strict prohibitions on the use of edited germ cells, fertilized eggs, or human embryos for pregnancy and reproduction. The guideline aims to regulate human genome editing research and promote healthy development in this field. It highlights the … Read more