Shenzhen Airlines yesterday introduced its first Airbus A350 widebody aircraft, marking a milestone in the carrier's fleet expansion as it prepares to strengthen its long-haul international network.

A ceremony was held yesterday to officially mark the start of construction on the main complex of Terminal 2 (T2) at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.

Shenzhen Metro has enabled contactless tap-to-ride payment at fare gates for passengers holding overseas-issued Mastercard, American Express, Visa, and JCB cards.

Commuting in the Shenzhen metropolitan area is set to accelerate further over the next five years, according to a plan recently unveiled by the central authorities — which identifies Shenzhen as a key focus.

The city’s unsettled weather is expected to persist throughout the week. Meanwhile, the National Meteorological Center warns that one or two typhoons may develop in the South China Sea and the western Pacific within the next 10 days, with at least one posing a potential landfall threat to South China.

​The northern extension of Phase II of Shenzhen Metro Line 13 commenced operations yesterday morning, shortening the journey from downtown Guangming District to Nanshan CBD to about 45 minutes.

Shenzhen has secured 44 spots on the Hurun Research Institute’s Global Unicorn Index 2026 released Thursday, ranking sixth among cities worldwide.

The fastest high-speed rail journey between Shenzhen and Shanghai will be cut by 40 minutes from July 1, making travel between two of China's largest economic hubs quicker than ever.