Starting October 1, 2026, Chinese families taking out new commercial mortgages for their first home will get an annual 1% interest subsidy paid by the central government. The policy turns two years of local pilots into a nationwide program.
Optical module maker Zhongji Innolight has completed a 1.747 billion yuan purchase of a 10.47% stake in Shenzhen-listed Zhongshi Technology. The deal closed on September 29, 2026, making Innolight a major shareholder.
A heated CBA playoff clash turned into one of Chinese basketball's most-quoted moments when mild-mannered star Yi Jianlian told opponent Shen Zijie he would open a bottle of Chateau Lafite after the game.
A Chinese tactile-sensor maker has booked 100,000 orders for robot skin while starting to sell the touch data behind it. Whether that data works across different robots will decide if the full-stack bet pays off.
DeepSeek released a preview of Harness v0.2, its first desktop app for macOS and Windows, bundling everyday office and coding tools with a plug-in system. It signals China's AI labs are racing to turn chatbots into full personal assistants.
A Berkeley-trained robotics expert argues that China's humanoid robot boom is no bubble, even as one listed company lost billions in market value. Meanwhile, the industry is scrambling to feed these machines the real-world data they need.
Chinese solar-wafer maker TCL Zhonghuan will spend up to 500 million yuan buying back its own Shenzhen-listed shares for an employee ownership plan. The move follows a wave of similar buybacks as Chinese listed firms try to steady sentiment.
Guangzhou-based chipmaker CanSemi priced its Shenzhen IPO, and 358,848 lottery numbers won the right to buy shares — a window into how Chinese retail investors chase semiconductor listings. Winners must fund their accounts by September 29 or forfeit.
The 2026 Michelin Guide for Guangzhou and Shenzhen marks Shenzhen's first appearance as a Michelin destination, with seven starred restaurants debuting. The combined list features 176 eateries and reflects a dining scene shifting from rapid expansion to operational maturity.
Chinese cities and industrial parks are courting AI filmmakers as production costs collapse, with some AI short dramas now costing just a few hundred yuan per minute. Shenzhen-based creator Zhu Zhili says the offers keep coming.
Tianjin-based Oushangyuan has updated its listing prospectus for Shenzhen's ChiNext board, riding China's synthetic biology boom with clients including pharma giant Zhejiang NHU and food conglomerate COFCO. Its receivables have grown fast, drawing scrutiny.
Tencent's auto-battler Battle of the Golden Spatula marked its fifth anniversary with a fan festival in Shenzhen, where players queued to swap handmade shovels for plush prizes. The mobile strategy game remains one of China's most-played titles.
From a small Shenzhen shop to 500,000 monthly sales in Southeast Asia, Chinese audio brands are thriving overseas by adapting products to local consumer needs.
Zheng Qinwen took the court on painkillers and fell to Jasmine Paolini as defending champions Italy edged China 2-1 in the Billie Jean King Cup quarterfinal in Shenzhen. Veteran Zhang Shuai had fired the hosts ahead, but Italy's depth proved decisive, sending the Italians into a semifinal against Ukraine.
Shenzhen mini PC maker MINISFORUM has launched a pared-down SE version of its MS-01 workstation, swapping premium 10-gigabit networking and modern memory for a lower price. The move shows how China's compact PC brands are now competing on choice, not just value.
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