
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) yesterday inscribed Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional new year, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was made during the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, taking place in Paraguay from Dec. 2 to 7.
Construction of the headquarters of a global data receiving station network for commercial remote sensing satellites began Dec. 4 in Baguang, Kuichong Subdistrict, Dapeng New District.
Two ancient murrelets were spotted in the Daya Bay area of Dapeng New District recently. The birds, a newly recorded species for Dapeng, were first observed by a sailor on Nov. 24.
Shenzhen residents, including both permanent residents and holders of residence permits, now can apply for multiple-entry permits to Hong Kong thanks to a new policy that went into effect Sunday.
Residents in Dapeng will soon be able to travel to Longgang and Pingshan districts within half an hour once the Dapeng branch of the Shenzhen-Huizhou Railway becomes operational, Nanfang Daily reported. Significant progress has been made on the construction of the Dapeng branch of the Shenzhen-Huizhou Railway, with the completion of the right-side boring tunnel.
The globally renowned resort chain Club Med has announced plans to establish a presence in CITIC Bay in Dapeng New District. The announcement was made during a signing ceremony held at the Wuzhou Guest House on Nov. 29.
Construction of the right-side tunnel for the section between Dameisha and Xichong stations on the third phase of Metro Line 8 was completed Nov. 27, marking a significant milestone in efforts to connect Dapeng New District via Metro.
Passengers can enjoy a more convenient luggage deposit service as Shenzhen Metro has introduced lockers for bags and suitcases at 25 Metro stations surrounding transportation hubs and shopping centers, Shenzhen Special Zone Daily reported Nov. 27.
Shenzhen is one of six cities selected to pilot electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft programs, according to a recent announcement at a forum in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province. In response, Dapeng New District is accelerating efforts to develop its low-altitude economy. In September, Dapeng released guidelines for the high-quality development of low-altitude aviation, set to be implemented from 2024 to 2026. Dapeng has been exploring low-altitude applications in various fields.
Shenzhen’s real estate market has shown a robust response following the introduction of a new real estate policy Sept. 29, with a surge in transactions and a stable pricing trend, the city’s housing and construction bureau said Nov. 25. This marks a notable shift in the sector’s performance, which had been experiencing a lull.