The Nanyan Observer

Chinese Knot Making Event Appreciates the Beauty of Handicraft

October 23, 2020

Are you a handicraft enthusiast? On October 17, 2020, the University Town Community Government organized a Chinese Knot cultural event for students and faculty in the Home for International Friends on the PKU Shenzhen campus. Each participant was allowed to challenge themselves in creating their Chinese knot! A group of 30 students and teachers from … More Chinese Knot Making Event Appreciates the Beauty of Handicraft

All in a Teacup, Event Teaches Students Depth of Chinese Tea Culture

October 22, 2020

In order to spread knowledge about Chinese tea among the young, an interactive tea culture activity was organized by the University Town Community Government on October 17th at the Home for International Friends on the Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School (PKUSZ) campus. Students from PKUSZ and the other universities of University Town Shenzhen all joined in together … More All in a Teacup, Event Teaches Students Depth of Chinese Tea Culture

Exploring Shenzhen: Historical Charm with Modern Twist in Nantou Ancient Town

October 20, 2020

New students or visitors who have just come to Shenzhen always have these questions. What fun places are there in Shenzhen? What about around campus? It’s true! There is not much information about Shenzhen because it is a new mega-city and always changing! Make the most out of your free time and weekends to enjoy life and really get to … More Exploring Shenzhen: Historical Charm with Modern Twist in Nantou Ancient Town

Shenzhen Food Scene: The Cha Chaan Teng!

October 19, 2020

Get to know the Cha Chaan Teng! Originating in Hong Kong, the Cha Chaan Teng is also known as the Hong Kong Style Café. Cha Chaan Teng can be historically traced to around 1950s when the western lifestyle became increasingly popular among Hong Kong people. Back then, western cuisine was only served in fancy … More Shenzhen Food Scene: The Cha Chaan Teng!

Tips for Taking Amazing Photos on the Nanyan Campus

October 11, 2020

Due to the COVID-19, as we all know, the Nanyan campus was closed down for a long time. For over 6 months, it was difficult for those inside to get out and for those outside to come in freely. While this situation was distressing, for people who love photography, to some degree, it offered an … More Tips for Taking Amazing Photos on the Nanyan Campus

Mooncake Making Night Shares the Spirit of Mid-Autumn Festival

October 3, 2020

School starts and then Mid-Autumn Festival arrives so quickly! In order to celebrate this traditional holiday of China, the first Mooncake Making Night of PKUSZ was held on September 29th at the Home for International Friends on campus. A diverse group of 20 international and Chinese students from different graduate schools on campus attended this meaningful activity. In China, … More Mooncake Making Night Shares the Spirit of Mid-Autumn Festival

5 Foods Chinese People Enjoy for Mid-Autumn Festival

September 30, 2020

The Mid-autumn Festival is almost here! It falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month when most Chinese farmers finish reaping their harvest. To ensure you properly enjoy the wonderful and uniquely Chinese flavors of this holiday, we are here to share 5 traditional foods Chinese people enjoy around the Mid-autumn Festival. Mooncakes … More 5 Foods Chinese People Enjoy for Mid-Autumn Festival

From Coast to Coast: PHBS International Student Graduate Ricardo Glesse

September 21, 2020

One graduate on how he found his way from Brazil to Peking University HSBC Business School to a career in China. In 2014, on his first visit to China, Ricardo Glesse stood struggling to count all the lanes of the Beijing street stretched out before him. The size stunned him. Ricardo grew up in Brazil, … More From Coast to Coast: PHBS International Student Graduate Ricardo Glesse

Say Hello to the New Students of PKU Shenzhen!

September 4, 2020

Autumn is a beautiful season. On August 31, right before the start of the autumn semester, on a day when the sun was still showing its full strength, new graduate students from all over China arrived on the campus of Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School (PKUSZ) to begin their graduate school journey. The arrival marks … More Say Hello to the New Students of PKU Shenzhen!

‘Legal Frontiers’: the New Podcast from PKU School of Transnational Law

July 20, 2020

“Hello and welcome to the Legal Frontiers podcast from the School of Transnational Law of Peking University. Our podcast is dedicated to research-based analysis of the interface between law and the transnational challenges of our time.“ — Professor Stephen Minas, ep. 3 “International Cleantech Cooperation” In April 2020, the Peking University School of Transnational Law (STL) launched the first … More ‘Legal Frontiers’: the New Podcast from PKU School of Transnational Law

Students Try Out Making Zongzi for the Dragon Boat Festival

July 7, 2020

On June 28, several Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School (PKUSZ) Chinese and international students got together with their fellow teachers to experience making one of the famous traditional snacks of China, zongzi, for the Dragon Boat Festival. The Dragon Boat Festival, known as 端午节 (Duānwǔjié) in Chinese, is a traditional holiday that typically falls in June. … More Students Try Out Making Zongzi for the Dragon Boat Festival

2020 PKUSZ Commencement Ceremony: Saying Goodbye but Staying Connected

June 24, 2020

If you have to give more, it will mean more. As Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School faculty and graduates came together for the 2020 Commencement Ceremony on the morning of June 24, the whole PKU community felt how this year the ceremony means more. Graduation celebrates the culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice … More 2020 PKUSZ Commencement Ceremony: Saying Goodbye but Staying Connected

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