More than 40 Chinese and foreign students joined an international urban study tour in Nanshan District on Sept. 19, gaining memorable glimpses of Shenzhen.

A three-dimensional ground mural depicting a futuristic digital city began to take shape yesterday morning as about 10 international residents from the United States, South Africa, Romania and other countries picked up paintbrushes in an outdoor space on the second floor of Central One Square near Shenzhen North Railway Station.

You don't have to fly all the way to South America to experience Chile. That was the message at the Hello APEC Shekou Cultural Market, where the smells, sounds, and colors of the region came alive on Aug. 29 right in the heart of Shenzhen.

Nanshan District organized a lecture at its government service center on Aug. 28 to help employers and expatriate employees better understand policies and comply with local laws and regulations.

The "Asia-Pacific Youth Gathering: Building a Shared Future Through Energy" event took place Aug 21 in Shenzhen.

The Intangible Cultural Heritage Week opened Aug. 15 at the Mission Hills Resort Shenzhen, bringing traditional craftsmanship, folk music and cultural activities to the public.

On July 29, a delegation of diplomats visited Longhua District in Shenzhen. The visit was an important part of the "Asia-Pacific Development Stories – Discover China in the New Era" program for diplomats and international media, aiming to showcase Shenzhen's achievements in urban development, technological innovation, and opening up to the world.

Standing inside the exhibition hall of the Longhua International Cooperation Center (LICC) in Shenzhen, Tommaso Sacchi, Councillor for Culture of Milan, was impressed by the center’s role in facilitating global exchanges and building connections between enterprises.