In 2009, a stunt show job opportunity at OCT East in Yantian District brought Australian Sally Grice to Shenzhen. In 2012, she founded her own brand, RKD Co. — a custom headwear manufacturing brand, and in 2018, she established her company, The Supply Base.

Design Shenzhen opened its second edition Thursday in halls 7 and 8 of the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Futian. Themed “the fusion of design and technology,” the four-day event runs through Sunday. This edition of Design Shenzhen will focus on and delve into the cutting-edge advancements in technology. From the intelligent living experiences brought by smart homes, to the imaginative applications of artificial intelligence technology, and even the boundless possibilities of 3D printing technology, as well as the forefront innovative designs leading the trend of the times such as emotional detection and health monitoring...Let's join Zach to find out more!

To better serve foreign visitors and expats arriving in Shenzhen, we hereby present the "A Foreigner's Guide to Shenzhen" video series. In this inaugural episode, we provide a general guide to applying for a debit card in China as a foreigner.

Zach, who is from the U.S. and hasn't been in Shenzhen for long, often hears people talk about the miraculous effects of Cantonese herbal tea. He bravely tried three types and found that his favorite is the herbal jelly (Guilinggao)!

When Shenzheners were asked what they missed most about Shenzhen when they were back at their hometown for the Spring Festival, you wouldn't believe the answer: the public restrooms. Follow Zach to find out what great amenities the restroom atop the Lianhua Hill offers!

Steamed buns made by the canteen of Shenzhen News Group are popular among local residents for their good flavors and affordable prices. Check out how Marina and Taf gets the buns, and how to save your time by making a reservation in advance.

Milos Radulovic from Serbia has lived in Shenzhen for three years. He considers himself privileged to be able to live in Shenzhen and believes his future is definitely in Shenzhen. A highly efficient person, he finds he and the city share the same ethos, becoming "a wonderful combination of speed and pace of life with excellent organization, efficiency, and hard work." Aiming to contribute to society through education and business, he looks forward to establish a network of successful individuals in the city.

Gil Na-hyun and Yu Eun-ju, two South Korean girls, have their own coffee shop in Futian District. They have been working in Futian for several years. The girls attend various events from the government to develop their coffee shop brand. They are also constantly learning new things so they can always add new flavors to their coffee and homemade baked goods.

Anna Gutierrez from the U.S. made her way to Shenzhen last August to take on the role of an arts and music teacher. Alongside her teaching responsibilities, she brings her expertise as a experienced photographer and videographer to a local rugby team by spearheading their media content. Watch this video to explore her perspectives on Shenzhen as a newcomer to the city.