Wildfires have scorched nearly 895,000 hectares across the European Union (EU) so far this year, more than four times the area recorded in the same period of 2024, the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) said Tuesday.

A group of eight expats, mostly international students in Shenzhen, gained firsthand insight into Shenzhen’s extraordinary urban evolution during educational visits to two of the city’s landmark museums Saturday.

An important gateway from China to Central Asia, Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is renowned for its well-preserved old town, the vibrant culture of the Uygur ethnic group and an exotic atmosphere unlike any-where else in the country.

The 2025 PCL Asia Finals, co-hosted by the Pickleball Champions League (PCL) Asia and Ramsports Group, concluded Sunday at the Ramsports Pickleball Stadium in Shenzhen’s Longhua District, marking another milestone in the sport’s rise across Asia.

Heavy rains have battered Guangdong Province for days, triggering widespread flooding and a serious landslide in Guangzhou.

The latest exhibition at the Shenzhen Museum, Shaping Clay into Myriad Forms — Ceramic Art Across Ancient Eastern and Western Civilizations, offers a fascinating journey through time and cultures, showcasing the artistry of ceramics across civilizations.

Shenzhen is reshaping urban fire governance with a community-based model designed for speed and prevention. Through a “1+N” system — combining major fire and rescue centers with neighborhood-level mini stations — the city is building a “five-minute fire response circle” to quickly detect and contain fires.

Over 3,000 chorus members and tutors from a dozen countries gathered in Nanshan District for the five-day “In Tune With the Times” international choral week, which concluded yesterday.

The 20th World Ballroom Dance Championships (WBDC), which kicked off July 12 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Futian District, has attracted more than 7,000 contestants from 35 countries and regions.