The cumulative number of entries and exits by individuals at Liantang Checkpoint in Luohu District has surpassed 20 million since it opened for passenger use Feb. 6 last year, according to the checkpoint authority Tuesday. It has recorded 350,000 trips made by passenger cars and 1.53 million cargo trucks. The checkpoint opened to cargo trucks in August 2020.

The Shenzhen-North America Science and Technology Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange Conference, held yesterday in Shenzhen, served as a catalyst for promoting economic collaboration and technological exchange between Shenzhen and North America.

AT 30, one shall stand firm — as initially put by Confucius, this saying signifies a person's attainment of stability and maturity as he ages.

San Francisco Mayor London Nicole Breed led a delegation on a visit to Shenzhen on Monday.

Baidu, Inc., a leading AI company in China, showcased a suite of AI models and development toolkits at the Create 2024 Baidu AI Developer Conference held in Shenzhen yesterday. These tools were designed to empower individuals of all backgrounds to innovate and create with AI technology.

Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of innovation, has significant future potential for cooperation with European companies in China, according to Jens Eskelund, president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EU Chamber).

The Antong 27, a refueling vessel, refuels a container ship with biofuel at Yantian Port on Sunday, marking a historic moment as international ships in Shenzhen embrace biofuel for the first time. The container ship received 500 tons of B24 biofuel alongside 500 tons of low-sulfur fuel oil. With global shipping under pressure to cut carbon emissions, biofuels have emerged as a promising alternative that offers environmental sustainability and accessibility benefits. B24 biofuel, comprised of 24% biodiesel, has the potential to reduce emissions by up to 20%, which makes it an attractive option for conscientious ship operators.

To better serve foreign visitors and expats arriving in Shenzhen, we hereby present "A Foreigner's Guide to Shenzhen." Featuring guidebook-style videos and articles, the series will cover various aspects of living, working and traveling in the city from the moment expats arrive, from residency and payments to transportation. In this issue, we provide a general guide to mobile payments in Shenzhen.