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

Gu Xiaogang Gets Personal Talking About His Sweeping Family Epic

Gu's epic 150-minute film follows the trials and tribulations of a family struggling to come to terms with societal changes that have become rife in China.

by Bryan Grogan, 23 September 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

Exploring the Ever-Changing Foodie Scene in Shenzhen’s Urban Villages

Shenzhen’s foodie scene tends to be a bit of a mixed bag.

by Bryan Grogan, 07 March 2019

Tasty Coffee and Good Vibes at This Urban Village Cafe in Shenzhen

With minimalist design and a list of quirky coffees to choose from, &Cafe is a good spot for work and brunch.

by Bryan Grogan, 14 January 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

Man on the Street: Reproduction Painter

A peek into the Studio of Eternal Happiness.

by Adam Robbins, 18 January 2018

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