It’s beyond a doubt that 2020 has been a tough year for everyone around the world. As we have been forced in different capacities to lockdown, quarantine or shelter in place, a new kind of vacation has come about: the staycation. China is no exception. Many people are still choosing or being advised to not … More China’s Best Trends of 2020
2020 started off with a heavy dose of uncertainty due to the Covid-19 pandemic. There’s an increased need to respond to changing circumstances and uncertainty. How to turn challenges and unknowns into opportunities for growth? How to get better prepared for your future career? The Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS) International Office organized a New Year Alumni Forum for … More PHBS Holds 2021 New Year International Alumni Forum
During the coldest stretch of Shenzhen’s weather this year, making dumplings together brought a warm atmosphere to campus. Dumplings are one of the most quintessential and beloved Chinese foods around the world. On Dongzhi, the Chinese holiday marking the winter solstice, people usually eat dumplings with family. Therefore, a special dumpling-making party was held by PKU Shenzhen in the Home of International … More Making Dumplings Together to Mark Dongzhi
Can you imagine that you don’t have to go to the zoo to see an alpaca (羊驼), deer, rabbit, raccoon, and meerkat, but can see them in a small but fantastic café? In Shenzhen, it is possible! The uniquely themed Fantastic Beasts Café is a popular spot in the Nanshan district. Go check it out! A café Zootopia! Address: 海德二道天利名城B座6楼610（海岸城喜茶楼上) Coastal … More Restaurant Review | Fantastic Beasts Café
In order to understand the life of PhD candidates in PKUSZ, we tried connecting with the most senior, experienced and busiest PhD students on our campus. Now we have the chance to show what their daily life is like on their path to earning a PhD. We interviewed Wang Qian (WQ, 王前) and Wang Tianyu (WT, 王天宇) from … More The Path to a PhD: A Long, Steady and Enriching Research Life
On Friday, 27 November, teachers, staff, special guests, students and international alumni gathered together for the 12th Annual PKUSZ Thanksgiving Celebration at Shang Shufang in the Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS) building. Of all the previous Thanksgiving dinners, this one was extra special. It was a time to commemorate the diverse community of PKU Shenzhen being together … More “You Are My Sunshine”: PKUSZ Celebrates 12th Thanksgiving
The Peking University School of Transnational Law (STL) held two special lectures in November to allow experts share insights regarding the U.S. presidential election with members of their school and the public. The first lecture was held on Thursday, November 19. To begin the event, STL Dean Philip McConnaughay announced the beginning of the sessions … More Experts Discuss U.S. Presidential Election at Two Sessions Held by the School of Transnational Law
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