Lianhua Hill Park Welcomes Drone Delivery Service

In a pioneering move, Meituan has launched China’s first drone delivery service in a national key park at Lianhua Hill Park. This innovative service aims to enhance visitor convenience and streamline access to park amenities. The newly established landing site, located in the park’s camping area, allows drones to deliver a variety of products to … Read more

Douyin Cracks Down on Fake Identities and Exaggerated Claims

In a bid to enhance platform integrity, Douyin, China’s counterpart to TikTok, has launched a major crackdown targeting accounts that misuse exaggerated or fabricated identities to mislead users and generate profit. The initiative, announced on Monday, aims to address the growing issue of “we-media” accounts that falsely claim to be high-ranking company executives, renowned experts, … Read more

Cross-Border Livestreaming in SZ, HK

A cooperation agreement signed on Saturday between Hong Kong’s Yau Ma Tei Temple Street Association of Hawkers and Shop Operators and the Dongmen Chamber of Commerce in Shenzhen is set to link Temple Street and the bustling Dongmen Pedestrian Street across the border. Representatives from Hong Kong’s Yau Ma Tei Temple Street Association of Hawkers … Read more

SZ-Budapest Direct Flights to Commence Aug. 2

Hainan Airlines is set to launch the first direct international flight route between Shenzhen and Budapest, the capital of Hungary, starting August 2. This new flight path aims to provide more travel options between China and Europe and to further enhance China-Hungary relations. The new route will feature two round-trip flights per week. Outbound flights … Read more

China Restaurant Boss Sets Dish Name Test After Casual Staff Struggle to Take Orders

In a move that has sparked amusement online, a restaurant owner in central China has devised a test for his casual employees after noticing their difficulty in writing Chinese characters correctly while taking orders. The owner of a barbecue outlet in Xinxiang, Henan province, asked his summer season staff to sit at separate tables with … Read more

Coastal City Opens New Store in Bao’an

The highly anticipated Wanfeng Coastal City, the second Coastal City following the popular shopping complex in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District, officially opened its doors Saturday in Shajing Subdistrict, Bao’an District. The 200,000-square-meter shopping center has attracted 300 brands, with more than 100 opening their first stores in Bao’an. A new Sam’s Club is currently under construction … Read more

Why China Pet Owners are Embracing Acupuncture to Treat Their Cats and Dogs

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments such as acupuncture, long used on humans, are now being applied to pets, gaining popularity in specialist pet wellness centers. These methods are used to cure diseases and offer various health benefits for dogs and cats. A typical animal acupuncture session costs about 200 yuan (US$28) and provides benefits like … Read more

Trouble Brews for China Coffee Chain After Jobseeker Rejected for Being ‘Timid, Weak’

Trouble Brews for China Coffee Chain After Jobseeker Rejected for Being ‘Timid, Weak’China’s largest coffee chain, Luckin Coffee, is under scrutiny again, this time for rejecting a job applicant due to her perceived lack of experience and personality traits deemed unsuitable for the job. At the beginning of July, a woman posted on social media … Read more

Elevating Cantonese Cuisine with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Kelvin Au Yeung, executive chef of the three-Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant Jade Dragon in Macau’s City of Dreams resort, is deeply concerned with both the flavor and health benefits of his dishes, especially his soups. Au Yeung’s approach to menu creation is highly personalized, often tailoring dishes to meet specific health needs of his diners. “Some … Read more

Matchmaking Event Connects Shenzhen and Spain-Based Businesses

A matchmaking event for businesses based in Shenzhen and Spain was held at the Longhua International Collaboration Center in Longhua District yesterday. The event aimed to foster collaboration and explore potential business opportunities between the two regions. Xavier Garcia Albiol, mayor of Badalona, and Cristina Agüero, the second deputy mayor of Badalona, expressed keen interest … Read more