For a lot of expats living in Shenzhen – whether it’s working, studying, or simply wanting to better connect with China – it is a practical and prestigious expense to obtain an HSK (汉语水平考试, Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) certificate. An HSK degree is useful not only for university admissions, job applications, and visa renewals but also … Read more
Moving to Shenzhen is exciting. However, when you do not speak Chinese, it can be frightening. The good news? You do not need to be fluent. You just need a few useful Chinese phrases for expats to get by. This guide gives you the most essential Survival Chinese phrases for expats. These are phrases in … Read more
Shenzhen sits at the heart of a fascinating language mix. Though it’s part of Guangdong Province, where Cantonese traditionally dominates, the city’s story is different. Once a small fishing village, it transformed rapidly into a massive, vibrant metropolis. This swift rise has shaped a distinct linguistic blend that reflects Shenzhen’s unique energy and diversity. So, … Read more
Why do people prefer to come to Shenzhen with their bags packed? Well, there are multiple reasons, but more recently, the real draw has been the rise in expat jobs in Shenzhen. The city offers a growing list of foreign job opportunities, becoming one of the most attractive destinations for international talent. The reason teachers, … Read more
French physicist and 2018 Nobel laureate Gérard Mourou has joined Peking University’s School of Physics as a chair professor, where he will play a critical role in establishing a new institute focused on advanced research and international collaborations. His appointment, announced on Monday, marks a significant addition to the university’s scientific community. Mourou, 80, officially … Read more
In an effort to attract young talent and fill their classrooms, Hong Kong’s top high schools are increasingly targeting students from mainland China. This was evident at the 2024 Greater Bay Area International Education School Fair, held in Shenzhen’s Futian District on Saturday, where 15 prestigious Hong Kong schools sought to appeal to mainland parents … Read more
The Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology (SUAT) is breaking new ground as a research-oriented institution committed to innovation. During its inauguration on September 29, founding president Fan Jianping emphasized that SUAT’s focus on the “new” extends beyond its recent establishment to encompass a forward-thinking approach to education. Since its inception in 2018, SUAT has pursued … Read more
Hong Kong education authorities have voiced concerns about a series of pranks involving the renaming of schools on Google Maps, causing incorrect names to appear on other platforms like Uber. On Thursday, the Education Bureau reported that several schools had their names altered on the popular map service by pranksters. “[We] learned that some schools … Read more
The School of Public Policy at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) was inaugurated on September 13, marking the university’s seventh school. During the ceremony, renowned scholar Zheng Yongnian was appointed as the school’s dean. Xu Yangsheng, president of CUHK-Shenzhen, emphasized the school’s role as a bridge between various sectors, including Hong Kong … Read more
Shenzhen MSU-BIT University (SMBU) welcomed new students from around the world with an official ceremony on its Longgang District campus, marking the beginning of the new semester. The event, held both on-site and online, attracted nearly 150,000 virtual attendees. Stepan Kalmykov, chairman of SMBU’s Board of Directors, congratulated students in a video address, highlighting Moscow … Read more