A delegation representing 50 global startups arrived in Shenzhen yesterday in search of business opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

In the first quarter of this year, Shenzhen recorded over 177,400 overnight stays from foreign tourists, a year-on-year increase of 196.2%, according to Shenzhen Economic Daily. The city’s diverse accommodations are becoming increasingly popular among inbound travelers.

Foreign visitors can now enjoy an enhanced experience during their stay in Shenzhen, with the city’s starred hotels, boutique hotels, as well as B&B owners endeavoring to improve accommodations for international guests.

When Costco Wholesale opened its first store in southern China in January this year, thousands of bargain hunters, some even from Hong Kong, flocked to the U.S. retailer’s outlet in Longhua District, Shenzhen.

A Shenzhen-based company has recently released the world’s first zero-carbon open-ear earbuds, the latest in a series of technological breakthroughs fast-tracked by China’s “dual carbon goals.”

Shenzhen has reached a milestone in its efforts to conserve its ancient trees by installing state-of-the-art surveillance systems, dubbed “Sky Eyes,” on all first-class ancient trees.

The 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair will be held at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center in Bao'an District from May 23 to May 27.

Shenzhen has launched over 1,900 reading activities to promote diverse reading experiences in celebration of the 29th World Book and Copyright Day and the Ninth Shenzhen Minors Reading Day, which fell on yesterday.