When evening falls in a residential block in Futian District, a phone tends to prove very useful if you are hungry. A green metal cabinet on a sidewalk can be seen glowing in the fading dusk light. Via a scan of a QR code, its doors slide open and reveal neatly packed food such as vegetables, fruit and bread — free for the taking. No cashier, no counter and no conversation is required in this process.

As the Lunar New Year approaches, while many dream of festive family reunions in their hometowns, an increasing number of young residents in Shenzhen are choosing to stay put — and are turning a seasonal challenge into a lucrative opportunity. For the city's pet owners facing the annual dilemma of “what to do with my furry friend,” a solution is emerging right next door: trusted carers offering in-home pet care.

Yao Shunyu, a former OpenAI researcher and now chief AI scientist in Tencent’s CEO/President Office, made his first public appearance since taking up the position at the AGI‑Next Summit on Jan. 10.

As winter’s chill settles over Toronto, a different kind of language is being spoken inside the cultural icon Meridian Hall. It’s a syntax of spinning kicks, silent screams, and graceful dance steps — the kinetic vocabulary of “Wing Chun,” Shenzhen’s acclaimed dance drama.