Shenzhen: Living off US$10 per day
OPINION For my latest one-day visit to Shenzhen, I thought I would write a story about what one can do or get for US$10. Well, I got much more than I bargained for as my quest was overshadowed by the...
View ArticleThis week in review: Cats were saved and robots are taking over
What happened this week? Cats were saved, robots are taking over, and a billionaire’s daughter complains about being “rich and boyfriendless.” Got an idea for a story? Contact us! 1) Animal lovers save...
View ArticleArtists paint village with a flourish
Shenzhen — Taking yet another one-day trip to Shenzhen, I found myself venturing further northeast. A relatively short one-hour subway ride from the China-Hong Kong border lies the Dafen Oil Painting...
View ArticleOur week in review: Artists, a boa constrictor, and going home
This week’s been a big one! The start of a new exclusive feature by Lu Zhengyun as he heads home for the holidays, plus the flourishing of an artists’ village in Shenzhen, and a 13 year-old boy whose...
View ArticleShenzhen subway carries messages to honour elderly parents
Shenzhen, Guangdong Has society declined to the point that people need to be reminded to visit their elderly parents? In today’s non-stop world, the Chinese government seems to think so. Several years...
View ArticleShenzhen’s Overseas Chinese Town showcases local artists
Shenzhen When is a sofa not really a sofa? When it’s not a real sofa, but a piece of artwork. Chinese artist Dai Yun’s sofa is made of bricks and mortar and steel. And weighs a ton (2,000 lbs). The...
View ArticleDespite US$102 billion spent overseas, international brands open in China
Where was the above photo taken? At a shopping mall in North America or even in Hong Kong, Asia’s self-proclaimed International City? Shenzhen, Guangdong Actually, these are photos of brandname retail...
View ArticleGreen onion pancakes and ding ding candy: Enjoying Shenzhen street food
SHENZHEN Street food is not only cheap, delicious, and quick, but also reveals a lot about the culture of where it originates. Finding and enjoying the best street food is a popular pastime in Asia,...
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