In spring, there is nothing better than spending some quality time in nature. Shenzhen has more than 950 public gardens or parks. Its green space coverage rate of 45.1% in the developed area has even earned it the title of “green city”. Strolling in a park is a common leisure activity for locals. Wutong Greenway In … More PKUSZ Alumni Activity | Tackling Shenzhen’s Splendid New Hiking Trail
Time for the Year of the Ox! How Was Your 2020? Let’s see Nanyaners’ answers! Year of the Ox – 2021 We have finally made it to the Chinese New Year break! It’s time to welcome the Year of the Ox and look back on what has passed. We have loved and struggled, cried and … More Year of the Ox! Final Farewells to Last Year
This semester, several of our international students in Shenzhen stepped into the workplace for some interesting internship opportunities. They have been soaking up experience and expertise in a wide range of industries, from AI, to international commerce, to consumer goods. For most, it was their first experience working in China. After a year of hard study … More International Students Clocking In as Interns in Shenzhen
China’s miraculous economic growth has amazed people all over the world. Everyone has witnessed the stunning speed of development and change. But few have responded by recognizing how China also presents an opportunity to similarly accelerate their own growth. Job opportunities for foreigners in China have exploded, especially in the emerging industries of technology and innovation. To … More PHBS Holds Workshop for Int’l Students on Developing a Career in China
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
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
After 5 years, the championship title returns to Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School this year thanks to the incredible men and women athletes on our team! On November 20, the Shenzhen University Town 15th Comprehensive Sports Competition and 2020 Interesting Sports Meet ended at the Sports Center Stadium. To begin the event, Director of the Shenzhen … More Champions! PKUSZ Shines in the 15th UTSZ Comprehensive Sports Competition
September and October are exciting fun times for new students, but November comes and the first round of exams brings a new sensation: oh no. How has it been for you? If you are a student, probably both exciting and tough. This is what the new students of the Peking University School of Transnational Law … More New Students on Facing Their First STL Exam Week
A short economic story about Single’s Day Bella: Single’s Day is coming. There are many things I want to buy. I need to chop off my hands, otherwise I shall become a pauper. Sophia: Me too, clothes, bag, lipstick and so on, all of those I want to buy. Taobao told me that the whole price … More Single’s Day Shopping Festival, Don’t Really Chop Off Your Hands!
Golden Week! It is a splendid name—the best part is reality lives up to the name. Golden Week is the long holiday (about a week) taken to celebrate National Day in China. This year was the most special of all, as National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival fell on the same day, October 1. Now, PKUers are back on … More Travel Snapshots from Golden Week
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