Even in China, you are not safe from the lurking ghosts and macabre sights of Halloween. In fact, like many things here, Halloween can be taken to the next level: no sweets and no little ones dressed as cute Disney icons. Instead, the costumes are more extreme and behind every corner could be someone…or something…waiting … More Survive a Spooky Halloween Night at Happy Valley Shenzhen!
“Should the overtime work culture represented by ‘996’ be promoted or not?” This question has been up for major debate throughout China over the last year. Then, on Saturday, Oct 19th, the debate came to our very own campus. In recent times 996, once again has become a hot topic in the public. 996 working … More Students Debate China’s ‘996’ Overtime Work Culture
Photo collection from the 2019 PKUSZ Commencement Ceremony. … More 2019 PKUSZ Graduation in Photos
Education is the key to achieving one’s dreams. Walking down the aisle to collect a diploma is a moment when a long-held dream finally comes to life. On June 30, students and faculty of the 8 schools of PKUSZ congregated in the auditorium of the HSBC Business School for the 2019 Peking University Shenzhen Graduate … More 2019 PKUSZ Commencement, Congratulations to the Grads!
On June 05, 2019, the Campus Service Office and Logistics Committee held the first ever campus culinary competition for students and staff. The Taste of Nanyan Cooking Competition took place in front of PKU Canteen 1. Judges and students congregated to watch the culinary magic and ultimately discover who would take home the title of … More Taste of Nanyan Cooking Competition Discovers PKUSZ’s Top Chef!
Sustainability and development converge in the team’s investment plan targeting a city in China’s Inner Mongolia province. On April 12, an investment innovation team from Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS) took to the global stage at the finals of the Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge in Hong Kong. Since the first competition in 2012, … More PHBS Team’s Success in Sustainable Investing Challenge
On April 20th, 2019, the 26th Sports Culture Festival of Peking University and the 2019 Peking University Sports Games were held at the May Fourth Stadium of Peking University. Flying over a thousand kilometers, 53 athletes and coaches from Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School gathered in Beijing with a passionate spirit. Wonderful Opening Ceremony The … More Champions for Eight Years—the Legend Continues!
Just outside of our campus is Pingshan Village, one of the typical “urban villages” of Shenzhen, China. Pingshan caters to the tastes and lifestyle of young people, families, migrants, and locals—not the business or international community you might find in central Shenzhen. It’s a prime place for tasting plenty of authentic Chinese food. Although things … More Famous Chinese Street Food in Pingshan Village
Seven students begin the second leg of their educational journey in Shenzhen after kicking off their studies as the first class launched from the PHBS UK Campus. On April 22, 2019, the first batch of graduate students from Peking University HSBC Business School’s (PHBS) UK Campus moved to the Shenzhen campus to complete the remainder … More First Students from PHBS UK Campus Arrive in Shenzhen to Finish Studies
On April 11, 2019, students of Peking University HSBC Business School’s (PHBS) China Studies ‘moving- class’ led by Professor Huang Haifeng, enjoyed a cultural event hosted by the famous Shiyi Tea House, in Nanshan, Shenzhen. This event showcased classical Chinese culture, including Chinese tea culture, Chinese medicine, calligraphy, Chinese painting, traditional dance performances. There were … More Steeped in Culture, a Vibrant Trip to a Local Tea House for PKUSZ Int’l Students
On March 6th, a group of 40 students and Professor Huang from PHBS had a chance to explore China Capital Institute market, Qianhai Exhibition Hall and Qianhai Financial Holdings. China Capital Market Institute (CCMI) The first stop was China capital institute market. China Capital Market Institute, also known as CCMI, is newly located in Xili, … More PKU Int’l Students visit Financial Institutes in Qianhai
Catch up on the brief history of China’s economic powerhouse and “Most Livable City”. It seems that the celebrations of the 40th anniversary have been going around for a while now. Indeed, there are several reasons for the ongoing celebration in Shenzhen and the Pearl River Delta Region. To clear it up, let’s get our … More Shenzhen’s 40th Birthday!
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