Category Archives: Shenzhen

Shenzhen first city in China to receive LTE (4G) wireless service

Posted on May 15, 2012 by cam

China’s homegrown LTE standard will be tested this week in Shenzhen, the first city in China to receive LTE service. But while testing is a good sign, it’s not expected full LTE service will be deployed on a large scale anytime soon. Continue reading →

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UK retailer Topman faces legal hurdles opening in China

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Danny Lee

International companies are being met at the Chinese border by a number of brand squatters; people or companies that buy international brand names within China and wait to cash in when those same companies enter the world’s biggest consumer market. The latest victim: Britain’s trendy fashion brand Topman. Continue reading →

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An American photographer takes Shenzheners down memory lane

Posted on May 10, 2012 by kevin

Incredible nostalgic photos of Shenzhen from 1980 have surfaced on Weibo, with many noting just how much the city has changed in only 32 years. Continue reading →

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Shenzhen woman robbed at ATM, ignored by onlookers

Posted on May 9, 2012 by kevin

The woman grappled with the thugs and claims that the bank’s security guard must have known what was happening. The guard only appeared after the assailants had fled. Continue reading →

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Shenzhen girl cheated for sex and money by feigned gao shuai fu

Posted on May 9, 2012 by ellen

Zhang is a middle-aged man who claimed to be divorced and have an annual income of 300,000 RMB, multiple properties and a genuine willingness to remarry. It turns out he had none of those things. Continue reading →

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Man in Shenzhen gives tips on how to charm women in China

Posted on May 7, 2012 by kevin

“Traditionally, Chinese men are not good at understanding women’s feelings, but actually, women’s emotions are very simple.” Continue reading →

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Shenzhen woman urges Chinese to avoid marrying American men

Posted on May 3, 2012 by kevin

The title of her story is, “Love Shenzhen, Not America,” and her closing sentence echoes the sentiment, “Sisters who are considering marrying Americans. Please do not follow in my footsteps.” Continue reading →

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Shenzheners share gaokao memories

Posted on May 3, 2012 by kevin

Shenzhen residents reflect on their gaokao experiences with The Nanfang. Continue reading →

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Fashion alert! Britain’s Topshop ‘pops up’ in Shenzhen

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Danny Lee

Famed British retailer Topshop opened to long queues and excited shoppers in Shenzhen this week. It’s the first – albeit temporary – opening of the store in China. Continue reading →

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Shenzhen plays host to 2012 Low-Carbon Urban Development and Technology Forum

Posted on April 26, 2012 by katei

More than 200 of the world’s leading industry experts, academics, and entrepreneurs have descended upon Shenzhen for the 2012 Low-Carbon Urban & Regional Development and Technology Forum. Continue reading →

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