Closer cultural exchanges, technology sharing and economic collaboration between China and Canada could yield mutual benefits and win-win results for both sides, according to Donovan Martin SR., CEO and editor-in-chief of Canada’s Daily Scrum News. During his visit to Shenzhen, Martin highlighted the considerable potential for cooperation between the two countries.

For Asia-Pacific media professionals, these technologies offered a glimpse into how AI and smart devices are becoming part of everyday journalism.

Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport has introduced a free overnight rest area and reservable private sleeping pods for travelers who arrive late or have long overnight layovers.

The 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Ski Open and the 2026 Guangdong Youth Ski Open concluded at Qianhai Snow World on Aug. 30, attracting approximately 400 ski enthusiasts from across the region.

Shenzhen launched its first power facility protection competition Sept. 1 to strengthen safeguards against construction-related damage to the city’s power grid, particularly during major events.

China efforts to make its mobile payment system more accessible to international visitors — an issue of growing importance in Shenzhen as the city prepares for an influx of visitors from across the Asia-Pacific ahead of the APEC summit in November.

The fourth Shenzhen Subdistrict Soccer Super League, also known as Shenzhen Jiechao, kicked off Aug. 29 at Shenzhen Technology University in Pingshan District.

In September, Shenzhen will once again host a major professional event dedicated to green and low-carbon development with a 13-year legacy. The 2026 Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality Forum & Shenzhen National Low-Carbon City Forum will be held Sept. 22-23 at the Low-Carbon City Convention and Exhibition Center in Longgang District, Shenzhen.