From the Oscars to the innovative hub of Shenzhen, David White, the 2016 Academy Award-winning sound editor, shares his insights on film, culture and AI as an international jury member of the China International New Media Short Film Festival.

2026 marks Shenzhen's official "APEC Time"! To celebrate this global moment, the Shekou Management and Service Center for Expats has launched the "Hello APEC Shekou Cultural Market" series. With 10 themed sessions, each month spotlights a different region, offering an immersive journey into diverse cultures. For this episode, we step into Russia. Right here in Shekou, you can experience the rich charm of Russian culture. Follow our lens and let's find out together!

Prof. Diana Boraschi, a member of the Top Italian Scientists Club and a winner of the Chinese Government Friendship Award, is a world-renowned immunologist. A key discovery in her work is the “Boraschi Loop,” an immunostimulatory fragment of the IL-1 molecule that plays an important role in regulating immune responses. Five years ago, her scientific journey brought her from Europe to China’s dynamic tech hub— Shenzhen.

The 2026 Spartan Race season kicks off at Shenzhen’s Bijia Hill Park on March 14 and 15 with its first China Series event. Nearly 4,000 warriors gathered to push their limits, taking on the 5km Sprint and the 10km Super. Marius Cimpian, a PE teacher from Romania, finished first in the 10km Super in 1 hour, 7 minutes and 1 second. This is the second time the Spartan Race was held here.

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, SUAT Prof. Diana Boraschi shared her insights on balancing work and life from the perspective of a female scientist.

More than 50 international guests from nine countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) visited Shenzhen on March 5.

On March 5, a delegation of international business officials from countries that have joined the Belt and Road Initiative visited Shenzhen. As participants of the Academy for International Business Officials under China’s Ministry of Commerce, they were attracted by residents dancing when visiting Lianhua Hill Park and joined in the dancing.

During Global Partner Day at CUHK-Shenzhen, delegates from universities worldwide visited BGI, one of the university's industry partners. They experienced firsthand the innovation and vitality of Shenzhen's high-tech sector.

As the APEC China Year unfolds, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) hosted its 2026 Spring Global Partner Day on Feb. 28, marking the first major international education exchange event in Shenzhen’s higher education sector under the APEC framework.