An English-language book discussion was held at the International Friendship Service Center of Xiangmihu Subdistrict in Futian District yesterday to promote cross-cultural exchange and strengthen ties between local residents and members of the international community.

The 2026 International Digital Energy Expo, being held in Shenzhen from Sept. 15 to 17, has brought together energy companies, experts and institutions from around the world. The expo features nearly 100 digital energy innovations.

Shenzhen University (SZU) hosted the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) seminar from Sept. 11-13, marking the first time the ICANN-affiliated talent development program has been held on the Chinese mainland.

In recent months, cinemas across the city have been expanding beyond traditional screenings, adding lunchtime services, food and beverage offerings, film-themed installations, live sports broadcasts and even stand-up comedy shows. The changes reflect a broader effort by cinemas to attract customers amid declining weekday attendance and rising operating costs.

Six Shenzhen universities recorded 101 subject entries in the 2026 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects released today by ShanghaiRanking, with Southern University of Science and Technology’s water resources engineering placing seventh worldwide — the highest-ranked subject among Shenzhen institutions.

​Shenzhen is relocating its 43-year-old Nantou Heliport to Longhua District and expanding it into a much larger general aviation hub designed for helicopters, eVTOL aircraft and other low-altitude aviation services.

Starting Dec. 14, Shenzhen Airlines will launch direct Shenzhen–Sydney flights four times a week, operated by Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft.

Shenzhen-born tennis player Sun Xinran captured her first junior Grand Slam singles title at the US Open on Saturday and, hours later, received a wildcard into the 2026 China Open, where the 16-year-old will make her WTA 1000 main-draw debut.