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Two decades of living and building in Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and greater China.
I moved to Shenzhen in 2000 and stayed for two decades — founding a company, raising a family, and watching a fishing village become a tech capital. These posts are the record.
151 posts
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- Apr 17Dark things might be happening on your home networkRead →Cheap streaming boxes from China may be compromising your home network and stealing your passwords.
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- Feb 5Parcel Shipments stopped from China and Hong KongRead →USPS suspends inbound parcels from China and Hong Kong, closing a postal loophole that fueled the drop-shipping industry.
- Oct 20Battle to take Hong Kong in World War IIRead →Interactive timeline showing the battle of Hong Kong in 1941. Traces in detail how the Japanese troops took Hong Kong from Hong Kong Baptiste University Hist...
- Nov 27Interview with Napoleon Biggs from 852RebootHKRead →Interview on the integration of Shenzhen and Hong Kong and how they can help each other.
- Nov 23Look up your Hong Kong address in Chinese CharactersRead →I found that the Hong Kong Post office has a page where you can look up your exact Hong Kong address in English and in Chinese characters. This is called the...
- Nov 11Restaurant loved by Bruce Lee, famed for its roast pigeon and featured in Hong Kong films, looks to the future | South China Morning PostRead →The Lung Wah Hotel restaurant, loved by film stars including Bruce Lee and famous for its roast pigeon, is celebrating its 70th anniversary next year, and ha...
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- Jun 11(Untitled)Read →Chinese tech hub Shenzhen becomes key trade war battleground as US strikes at Huawei, its ‘dragon’s head’ – South China Morning Post
- May 26Across China: 'Sino-British Street' seeks rejuvenationRead →Across China: “Sino-British Street” seeks rejuvenation – Xinhua – English.news.cn
- Apr 30Steven Holl reveals pair of towers for iCarbonX in ShenzhenRead →Steven Holl Architects has designed a pair of glass towers linked by plant-filled bridges, which will form the headquarters for iCarbonX in Shenzhen, China.
- Apr 28Shenzhen grants license to HK, Macao lawyersRead →Shenzhen has granted licenses to lawyers from Hong Kong and Macau, a move that could impact the legal landscape in the region.
- Apr 26Shenzhen Government Launches Undersea Cleanup ProjectRead →Undersea cleanup project launched-Latest News-Shenzhen Government Online
- Apr 26Accenture Opens Innovation Hub in ShenzhenRead →Accenture has opened an Innovation Hub in Shenzhen, marking a significant step in the company's expansion into the region.
- Apr 26Shenzhen Airport Passenger Growth up 30%Read →Int’l passengers in Shenzhen airport up over 30 pct – Xinhua – English.news.cn
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- Apr 19China’s largest tunnel machine to start boringRead →China’s largest tunnel machine to start boring-Latest News-Shenzhen Government Online
- Apr 18Tokyo Cheapo Podcast Episode 1Read →Like the mention about Shenzhen in the relaunched Tokyo Cheapo podcast Podcast REBOOT: Ep1 “Coffee Beans and Slick Machines” – Tokyo Cheapo
- Apr 13Chinese flash floods: Nine drainage workers killed and two missing after deluge warningRead →Chinese flash floods: Nine drainage workers killed and two missing after deluge warning in Shenzhen – South China Morning Post
- Apr 10Inside Huawei, Shenzhen’s DarlingRead →SyrupCast Podcast Ep. 194: Inside Huawei, Shenzhen’s darling
- Apr 10China’s electric car dominance: QuartzRead →China is reshaping the global electric car market, according to Quartz.
- Mar 25Tencent’s WeChat Pay: Hong Kong Users Pay MainlandRead →Tencent’s WeChat Pay to allow Hong Kong users to pay for purchases on the mainland
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- Mar 24Epson to Shut Shenzhen Watch Factory in 2021Read →Epson announced the closure of its Shenzhen watch factory, marking a significant shift in the company's manufacturing strategy.
- Mar 24Watchmaker of ShenzhenRead →Discover the fascinating world of watchmaking in Shenzhen, China, as revealed by the NYTimes.
- Mar 4Shenzhen Overtakes Hong Kong - Caixin GlobalRead →Chart of the Day: Shenzhen Overtakes Hong Kong – Caixin Global
- Mar 4China’s Greater Bay Area push could worsen Guangdong inequality and usher in new ageingRead →China’s Greater Bay Area push could worsen Guangdong inequality and usher in new ageing crisis – South China Morning Post
- Feb 10Zhuhai’s proposal for a new bridge with ShenzhenRead →Zhuhai’s proposal for new bridge linking it with Shenzhen means Hong Kong should rethink its relationship with mainland neighbours, lawmaker says – South Chi...
- Feb 10Shenzhen to Osaka with Hainan AirlinesRead →Hainan Airlines launches Shenzhen to Osaka, Japan flight service.
- Feb 10Hainan Airlines launches direct Dublin-Shenzhen routeRead →Hainan’s new direct service from Dublin to Shenzhen
- Feb 4Hong Kong’s Best New Restaurants for 2019Read →CNN Travel's 2019 list of the best new restaurants in Hong Kong.
- Feb 47th Hong Kong-Shenzhen land-based control point expected to be completed this yearRead →7th land-based control point connecting Hong Kong, Shenzhen expected to be completed this year – Xinhua – English.news.cn
- Feb 4Shenzhen plans to host a Beijing-backed science center.Read →Shenzhen has designs on hosting key Beijing-backed science centre – and Lok Ma Chau Loop on Hong Kong border is part of the plan – South China Morning Post
- Jan 29China E-Commerce Trends 2019Read →Explore the latest trends shaping China's e-commerce landscape in 2019. Discover insights into consumer behavior, technological advancements, and market
- Jan 27Shenzhen’s Tech Leapfrogs Hong Kong in Asia’s Top 5Read →China’s tech hub Shenzhen misses growth target but leapfrogs Hong Kong into Asia’s top 5, mayor says – South China Morning Post
- Jan 20Shenzhen’s New Bankruptcy Court Tracks Hong Kong Asset TransfersRead →Shenzhen’s new bankruptcy court could track assets transferred to Hong Kong – South China Morning Post
- Jan 20China’s Tallest BuildingRead →Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Center by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill will be China’s tallest building
- Jan 20China’s electric bus dominanceRead →Powered by the state, China takes charge of electric buses, with Shenzhen taking the lead – South China Morning Post
- Jan 137 of the best new gadgets from Shenzhen and Hong Kong at CESRead →7 of the best new gadgets from Shenzhen and Hong Kong at CES – South China Morning Post
- Jan 13China’s Shenzhen switches to electric taxisRead →Giving up gas: China’s Shenzhen switches to electric taxis – The Washington Post
- Jan 13Kohn Pedersen Fox completes Shenzhen HQRead →Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) has announced the completion of the China Resources Headquarters, the third-tallest building in Shenzhen.
- Dec 30Theme Parks in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Zhuhai for Thrill SeekersRead →Four theme parks in Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Shenzhen for holiday thrill seekers – South China Morning Post
- Dec 30Shenzhen’s Tech Surge: Overcoming Silicon ValleyRead →Inside Shenzhen’s race to outdo Silicon Valley – MIT Technology Review
- Dec 30Unsung hero of China’s opening up 40 years ago remembered at Shenzhen museumRead →Unsung hero of China’s opening up 40 years ago remembered at Shenzhen museum – South China Morning Post
- Dec 9Shenzhen vs Hong Kong: Art and CultureRead →Explore the vibrant art scenes of Shenzhen and Hong Kong, highlighting their unique cultural landscapes, artistic traditions, and contemporary influences.
- Dec 9Ticketless tech could boost sales on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail LinkRead →Ticketless technology could get sluggish sales on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link back on track, says MTR Corp operations director – South...
- Dec 5Hands-on with iPhone XS Max with physical dual SIMsRead →Hands-on experience with the iPhone XS Max, dual SIM capabilities unique for region.
- Dec 4Day Out in ShenzhenRead →A day out in Shenzhen, with food, shopping and karaoke: just like Hong Kong, but quieter and cheaper | South China Morning Post
- Dec 4(Untitled)Read →Inside China’s test zone: the eyewitnesses to Shenzhen’s rise | South China Morning Post
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- Dec 2(Untitled)Read →Shenzhen’s rising costs boost office demand in Hong Kong as local firms return home | South China Morning Post
- Nov 27(Untitled)Read →Shenzhen: How China’s Silicon Valley went from counterfeiting to innovating – CNN
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- Nov 2(Untitled)Read →The city of Shenzhen is the second in the list of Lonely Planet’s top cities to visit in 2019.
- Oct 13Ferry from Central to TsimshatsuiRead →Never get tired of taking the ferry from Central to Tsimshatsui and back. #ferry #hkig #hongkong #asia #transportation #boat #public #publictransportation #o...
- Oct 12That’s one big buddhaRead →That’s one big buddha. #buddha #chengdu #leshan #asia #china @chengdutaste @instachengdu
- Oct 11Halloween Costume SuggestionsRead →Looking for Halloween ? costume suggestions? Please post in the comments! #halloween #costume #hongkong #spooky
- Oct 9Cheese Tea at HEA in ShuiweiRead →Could go for a tall ice cold glass of Cheese tea today. Photo taken at HEA in Shuiwei #shenzhen #china #asia #喜茶 #芝士茶 #cheesetea #? #beverage #drink #tea #re...
- Oct 6Scan this nametag on Instagram to follow bdevermanRead →Learn about my travels and my life. Scan my name tag to follow me on instagram. #hongkong #hkig #hk #instagram #photos #nametag #life #digital #photography
- Oct 4Stuffed Horse vs. Peacock: Which is Better for Your Home?Read →Do you have room for a stuffed horse in your house? If not you can go with the classic stuffed peacock. #stuffedanimals #horse #white #furnitureshopping #pea...
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- Sep 26Spicy Dandan Noodles in Hong KongRead →Appreciate I can get spicy ? Dandan noodles in Hong Kong. #dandanmian #担担面 #hongkong #asia #川菜 #四川 #sichuan #noodles #面 #辣 #spicy
- Sep 25View of Wanchai Exhibition CenterRead →View of Wanchai Exhibition Center. #running #around #hongkong #hkig #asia #bay #outdoors #victoriaharbour #tamarpark #island
- Sep 24Hong Kong blue sky+cloudsRead →Hong Kong blue sky+clouds #hkig #hongkong #asia #skyscraper #outandabout #wanderingeyes #central
- Sep 15(Untitled)Read →Super typhoon coming to Hong Kong and this is a perfect movie to watch: This Is the End
- Sep 13Hong Kong West Kowloon Station opens on 23 September 2018Read →The high speed train to Hong Kong is coming. Are you planning to ride? Watch ShenzhenParty.com for details. #shenzhen #hongkong #highspeed #asia #shenkong #t...
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- Sep 10Curious Corgi PuppyRead →Curious Corgi puppy. #corgi #dog #dogs #animals #canines #asia #shenzhen #china
- Sep 9Time to jamRead →Time get out of bed and jam. #clockenflap #concert #hkig #hongkong #musicians #livemusic #kowloon
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- Sep 2Public Commitment to the Consumer in ShenzhenRead →Publicly displayed commitment to the consumer by @starbucks in Shenzhen. Great when you can have such clarity to a KPI. #starbucks #kpi #asia #china #shenzhe...
- Aug 26Movie Kissing Scene Filmed on My StreetRead →Movie kissing scene being filmed on my street last night. #movie #film #asia #hkig #hongkong #moviescene #kissing
- Aug 23Lasagna at Oggi restaurant ShenzhenRead →Hungry for lasagna from Oggi restaurant Shenzhen. #oggi #pasta #italian #asia #china #shenzhen #futiandistrict #futian
- Aug 19Deng Xiao Ping in ShenzhenRead →Deng Xiao Ping looking over the city of Shenzhen. #shenzhen #dengxiaoping #china #asia #futian
- Aug 17China’s FurnitureRead →China has the best furniture. #baroque #china #asia #sichuan #goldtrim #pillows
- Aug 13Modern marshmallow smore dessert?Read →Modern marshmallow smore dessert ?. #shanghai #asia #china #dessert #campfire #camping #skewer #peanut
- Aug 11Hong Kong Fire TruckRead →Hong Kong fire truck ? #hkig #fire #firetruck #westernmarket #hongkong #asia
- Aug 9First Event at TenkeiRead →Checking out my first @surkusapphk event at Tenkei. @sidmewara #central #hongkong #kol #asia #influencer #marketing #socialmedia #tenkeihk #KyröDistilleryCom...
- Aug 6Conquered the “Evil Duck”Read →Conquered the “Evil Duck”. #evilduck #shenzhen #china #asia #bar #craftbeer #beer
- Aug 4Getting into Chaozhou food. Just add vinegar and sugarRead →Getting into Chaozhou food. Just add vinegar and sugar. #chinese #china #asia #潮州菜 #chaozhou #asia #lunch
- Aug 1Nature Day in ChinaRead →A nature day. #flower #shenzhen #china #asia #outdoors #wildlife #green
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- Jul 22Leshan Doufu NaoRead →Leshan Doufu Nao 乐山豆腐脑 #leshan #china #sichuan #chinesefood #chowmien #peanuts #toufu
- Jul 10Sunset on Shenzhen CoastRead →A sunset ? that could be anywhere but this one was on the Shenzhen coast. #shenzhen #sunset #daycomplete #asia #sun #china #outdoors
- Jul 8Who is in Hong Kong for the RISE conference?Read →Who is in beautiful Hong Kong this week for the RISE conference? See you around the events. #conference #tech #exhibition #asia #hongkong #rise #riseconf @ri...
- Jun 22Quarry Bay SkyRead →Wishing the Hong Kong ?? sky was like this today. Remember the old @cnn Quarry Bay view? #asia #ighk #hongkong #bluesky #island #clouds #harbor @hiufu @vycl7...
- Jun 21Sichuan Hotpot with Pigs BrainsRead →Continuing the spicy ? craving of Sichuan hotpot with pigs brains at Dalongyi Hot pot. (大龙燚火锅) #china #sichuan #asia #shenzhen #hotpot #spicy #chili #boiling...
- Jun 20Craving the spicy food of Chengdu, SichuanRead →Craving the spicy food of Chengdu, Sichuan. #china #asia #spicy #chengdu #chinesefood #peppercorns #sichuan @ma321809
- Jun 18Quarry Bay SunriseRead →When I used to live in Quarry Bay and woke up early to go running. #hongkong #sunrise #asia #water #sanpan
- Jun 10(Untitled)Read →We created an off shoot site that covers Shenzhen Daily news called NowShenzhen.com. This is where we have moved our regular articles that the team publishes...
- Jun 10Giant Buddha in LeshanRead →Seven hundred year old giant Buddha overlooking a river in Leshan. Go for the Buddha but make sure you eat the Leshan Toufu Brains ? 乐山豆腐脑#chengdu #sichuan #...
- Jun 8Deborah’s CarRead →Hi ?? Deborah #hkig #hongkong #china #asia #car #pink @rollsroycecarsapac @rollsroycecars @rollsroycemedia
- Jun 4(Untitled)Read →I got wind that a new smokehouse restaurant called Woodpecker will be opening in 1368 bar and restaurant area in Shuiwei Shenzhen.
- May 19Floating Houses in ChinaRead →Anything can happen in China ??. It is full of possibilities. You can be invited to a party on a floating house with a horse stable and live peacocks. #2009 ...
- May 18(Untitled)Read →The Telegraph is just starting to talk about [obtaining registered users] after they realized they were decimated by Facebook. From the founding of ShenzhenP...
- May 18Should I put on my swimsuit?Read →New York summer fire ? hydrant…in Hong Kong ??. Should I put on my swimsuit? #hongkong #saiyungpun #firehydrant #road #gushingwater
- May 14(Untitled)Read →While if you are in Shenzhen you will still have to take the ferry to Macau and Zhuhai, starting this summer Hong Kongers will be able to drive from across t...
- May 13Great Weekend GetawayRead →Great weekend getaway. #taipei #taiwan #asia #mandarin #chinese #dynamitecircle
- May 12Ferrari Club DriveRead →Remember the drive outside of Shenzhen with the Ferrari club and the straggler Ferrari came through the border checkpoint and did donuts? #ferrari #fastcars ...
- May 9Sunset in Hong Kong from the Royal Yacht ClubRead →Sunset in Hong Kong from the Royal Yacht Club. Thanks for inviting @napoenchine Congratulations ?! #yacht #shenzhen #asia #hongkong #sunset #cityscape #blues...
- May 8Foodie’s Guide to Tung Po RestaurantRead →Thanks to @hiufu for taking us to the famous Tung po restaurant. Search for her video on @cnntravel #hongkong #restaurant #cookedfoodmarket #asia #foodie @pr...
- May 6View from Shenzhen hotel courtyardRead →I walked into the courtyard of a Shenzhen hotel and looked up. #shenzhen #china #asia #building #architecture #night @shenzhenville #hotel
- May 5Looking for Shenzhen office spaceRead →Urgently looking for a serviced office or coworking space in Shenzhen to move my Shenzhen staff. Office landlord just told us we have to be out by the end of...
- May 5Best Flat White in Shenzhen: 21 Grams Coffee ShopRead →Whenever I go to my office in Shenzhen, I still have to stop at the coffee shop called 21 grams. They do my flat white just right with the the right price of...
- May 5Decameron Cafe in Shenzhen: A Hidden GemRead →I went to a shenzhen cafe called Decameron to check it out after ShenzhenParty.com featured it and updated the article a bit.
- May 5Wanchai MTR Station Passport Photo BoothRead →When I need a passport photo booth in Hong Kong I use the one in Wanchai MTR station to get my photo taken. Where else can I find these photo machines?
- May 21998 Beijing TaxiRead →Bread ? box taxi from 1998 only 1 RMB per kilometer. Death trap you could hold the engine in your hands! Fun memories from my student years at Tsinghua. #bei...
- Apr 28Great time at The TerraceRead →Great time at The Terrace #shekou #shenzhen #china #asia #livemusic #band #entertainment
- Apr 25Rebirth of Digital Advertising at Web WednesdayRead →Rebirth of Digital Advertising at Web Wednesday #hongkong #wednesday #digital #advertising
- Apr 22Shenzhen Event Discovery State of the ArtRead →Decided to create an in-depth post regarding the state of the Shenzhen event discovery. Happy to see that my team has been working so hard on it.
- Apr 22Winston’s Coffee in Kennedy TownRead →Happy to hangout at the new Winston’s coffee in Kennedy Town. Try the Kombucha on tap. Congratulations on your opening @winstonscoffee #coffee #hongkong #bar...
- Apr 21Shenzhen Party Events Calendar: 220+ Upcoming EventsRead →Just checked the ShenzhenParty.com event calendar and there are over 220 upcoming events for people of all ages taking place in the greater bay area. Thanks ...
- Apr 21Creative Shenzhen Restaurant ReviewRead →I edited a review of a new creative restaurant in Shenzhen called Magpie. Great to see creative dishes in Shenzhen.
- Apr 16(Untitled)Read →How Shenzhen Startup SunFounder Built The World’s First Portable Raspberry Pi Machine
- Apr 14Shenzhen Party Instagram FollowersRead →Feels good to have reached over 2000 followers on the “shenzhenparty” instagram.
- Apr 2Easter Sunday sunsetRead →Easter Sunday sunset. #sunset #hongkong #orange #waterfront #park #harbor
- Apr 2Too Long for a Cheese TeaRead →The line is always too long for this Cheese Tea. #shenzhen #china #asia #tea #喜茶
- Mar 28Evaluate what city best fits youRead →Thanks to RandomWire for pointing out the cool site Teleport.org for evaluating what city is best fits your needs. Beautiful interface but big fail for leavi...
- Mar 25Just donated money to archive.org.Read →Just donated money to archive.org. It is a time machine for web pages and helped recovered deleted pages on ShenzhenParty.com.
- Mar 20SEO Guide for Site MigrationsRead →Involved in multiple site migrations now have to read this guide: Site Migration Guide: SEO Strategy, Process, & Checklist – Moz. Who wants to help migrate S...
- Mar 18Hong Kong Beach TimeRead →Committing to spend more time at Hong Kong beaches this year. #beaches #hongkong #outdoors #sea #coastline #asia #sand
- Mar 6(Untitled)Read →I see the building of minimal viable products like this way too much. Gave me a chuckle.
- Mar 4Feedback on our Shenzhen communityRead →Would like some feedback on how ShenzhenParty.com is doing with our community? Check out this post https://www.nowshenzhen.com/community/shenzhen-and-communi...
- Mar 4Missing Group tab on your Facebook page here is quick solutionRead →Was trying to figure out how to link my Shenzhen Party Facebook page with my Shenzhen Party Facebook group and it turns out you have to set your age restrict...
- Mar 4(Untitled)Read →Where can I recycle batteries in Hong Kong? Got a bunch that I need to get rid of.
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- Feb 20Stilts make all the difference in a parade.Read →Stilts make all the difference in a parade. #macau #china #asia #cny #chinesenewyear #costume
- Feb 18High-Speed WiFi at Hong Kong AirportRead →Just found there is now high speed wifi at the Hong Kong airport
- Feb 10Teenage Mutant Turtles in Hong KongRead →Discover the Teenage Mutant Turtles in Hong Kong. Explore their adventures, meet the characters, and learn about their journey.
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- Feb 2Beijing Duck at Laurel in Chegongmiao ShenzhenRead →Beijing Duck ? at Laurel in Chegongmiao Shenzhen #china #asia #food #lunch #memories #nostalgic
- Feb 2Local Hong Kong? #beer iPhone portrait mode.Read →Local Hong Kong ? #beer “beta” iPhone portrait mode. #hongkong
- Feb 2Shenzhen now has beautiful Mochas.Read →Shenzhen now has beautiful Mochas. #coffee #culture #china #beans
- Jan 20Electric Sign Services in Shenzhen for Copy CompaniesRead →You can get any electric sign made for your fly by night copy company in Shenzhen. ?
- Dec 29Egg Waffle + Gelato: A Sweet CombinationRead →Egg waffle plus gelato combination is magic. #icecream #desserts #hongkong #sweets
- Nov 22Happy Thanksgiving Giving!Read →Happy thanksgiving giving! (CNN Hong Kong Newsroom thanksgiving Nov 2015) #hongkong #thanksgiving @cnn @cnntravel @cnni #turkey @andersoncooper
- Oct 13(Untitled)Read →When your out of town colleagues need to be shown around Hong Kong where else are you supposed to take them? ????
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- Nov 1925 tastemakers in asiaRead →I was featured as one of the 25 tastemakers in asia for Shenzhen, China by Tiger Airways.
- Nov 19Photos from my 31st BirthdayRead →I just celebrated my 31st birthday and Yann posted photos on his blog. I have posted my photos on Shenzhen Guide.