7 Urban Villages to Be Revitalized in Shenzhen

Seven urban villages in Shenzhen have been selected to pilot types of urban renovation to better preserve the historical and cultural landscape.

by Rakini Bergundy, 30 October 2019

Urbanization Forces 150,000 Tenants Out of Shenzhen Village

Urban villages or ‘chengzhongcun,’ are slowly disappearing due to redevelopment.

by Phoebe Kut, 11 July 2019

Plans for 700m-Tall Skyscraper Face Opposition in Shenzhen

Shenzhen's potential new skyline is not entirely good news for everyone...

by Jonathan Zhong, 07 December 2018

'Breakthrough' Exhibit at Historic Hakka Village in Shenzhen

Part of a citywide set of exhibitions, Longhua's Minzhi School modernizes the past.

by Adam Robbins, 22 January 2018

WATCH: Michael Jackson Impersonator Wows Shenzheners

A self-taught local set out to "spread Michael's cultural spirit."

by Bailey Hu, 13 March 2017

Dozens Evicted from Apartments After Fatal Accident

Two days after an electrical accident inside an apartment building killed a resident, a notice was posted saying all rental contracts were being terminated.

by Bailey Hu, 01 August 2016

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