China’s childbirth conundrum sees costs keep people from getting on board for baby boom

China should focus on childbirth support and lower the cost of raising children as it grapples with demographic issues. These challenges highlight China’s childbirth conundrum. In this situation, costs keep people from getting on board for a baby boom, a Communist Party newspaper urged on Tuesday. It emphasized how China’s childbirth conundrum sees costs keep … Read more

TEDxShenzhen 2024 Explores Innovation and Compassion at Annual Conference

Over 10 thought-provoking speakers took center stage at the TEDxShenzhen 2024 annual conference, held on Sunday at Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park in Futian District. The theme of this year’s event, “Brave New World,” drew speakers from a variety of fields, including technology, arts, and the humanities. Their talks inspired attendees by challenging … Read more

China Adds Extra Days to Public Holidays in 2024 to Boost Domestic Spending

China announced on Tuesday that it will add two extra days to its public holiday schedule in 2024, increasing the total to 13 days. The adjustment does not create new holidays but rather extends two existing ones, including the Lunar New Year, the country’s most significant festival. Starting next year, the Spring Festival, which marks … Read more

Hong Kong Aims to Become Global Hub for Sports and Entertainment Events

Hong Kong’s potential to become a leading global destination for world-class events goes beyond its existing stadiums and venues. This vision was highlighted at the city’s first summit on the economic impact of global sporting and entertainment events, held at the Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel. Speakers from across the worlds of sports, entertainment, and business … Read more

Thirty-Eight Flights Cancelled in Hong Kong as Super Typhoon Yagi Approaches

As Super Typhoon Yagi neared Hong Kong on Thursday, 38 flights were cancelled in preparation for the storm. The Airport Authority’s deputy director for airport operations, Chapman Fong Shui-man, announced that transportation would be arranged for affected passengers. All cancelled flights are expected to be rescheduled on Friday through a mechanism designed to handle such … Read more

Eileen Gu Faces Backlash Over Paris Nightclub Incident with Controversial French Swimmer

China’s Olympic skiing champion Eileen Gu is facing significant backlash after a video surfaced showing her dancing closely with French swimmer Leon Marchand at a Paris nightclub. This controversy, which emerged as the Paris Olympics concluded, has intensified due to Marchand’s previous actions that angered Chinese netizens. Intimate Interaction Sparks Speculation In the video, Gu, who won … Read more

Hospital Unveils Medical Practice Base for Teenagers

The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital (HKU-SZH) launched its 2024 medical experience camp for Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao teenagers yesterday, inaugurating a medical practice base specifically for these teenagers, as approved by the city’s health authority. The experience camp aims to provide 75 outstanding high school students from Hong Kong, Macao, and the Chinese … Read more

Lighting Capital of China and Emerging Tourism Hub

Guzhen Township in Zhongshan, often referred to as China’s lighting capital, spans over 50 square kilometers and dominates 70% of China’s lighting market. Its products reach over 130 countries and regions, cementing its position as a global leader in the industry. Tourism is another sector with significant growth potential in the area. “The Shenzhong Link … Read more

Brrr! Brace for Frigid Blast as Powerful Cold Front Sweeps Through Guangdong

Hold onto your hats, Guangdong residents, because winter is roaring back with a vengeance! From February 22nd to 25th, a powerful cold front is set to descend upon the province, bringing not just a significant drop in temperatures, but also rain, and even a taste of sleet in some areas. Get ready for a taste … Read more

ByteDance Boss Asks Village to Take Down “Spiritual Idol” Tribute

Zhang Yiming, the billionaire behind TikTok’s parent company ByteDance, has reportedly requested the removal of a stone tablet erected in his honor in his home village. Images of the tablet, dedicated to the 40-year-old entrepreneur, surfaced online during the Lunar New Year holiday, sparking speculation about its removal. Installed in late 2022, it commemorated Zhang’s … Read more