On Aug. 29, 20,000 people took part in a drill at the new Huanggang Checkpoint. They streamed in and out of the 700,000-square-meter joint inspection building and simulated the full customs clearance process.

The HarmonyOS Connect Ecosystem Conference was held at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (Futian) from Aug. 28 to 29. The event showcased the latest breakthroughs of the HarmonyOS ecosystem across underlying technologies, standards systems, and industry implementation.

Some new students have settled in Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (Tsinghua SIGS) ’s new international campus yesterday. After the business school’s orientation concludes, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen (HITSZ) and Tsinghua SIGS will hold their own orientation sessions Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.

Two leading figures who have dedicated decades to Chinese traditional culture — Jiang Kun, chairman of the International Talking and Singing Art Alliance and former chairman of the China Quyi Artists Association (7th and 8th terms); and Shan Jixiang, director of the Expert Committee of the Chinese Cultural Relics Society and the sixth director of the Palace Museum — came together in Longhua for their first-ever cross-disciplinary dialogue on the same stage Aug. 23 at Luhu Art Center.

The dog days of summer have entered their final phase, yet the heat in Shenzhen remains relentless. At the Shenzhen Safari Park, the tigers have each deployed their own "heat-beating tricks" — heading to the water pools to frolic and cool off. They beat the heat while getting some exercise, looking perfectly content.

A newborn giraffe “cutie” at Shenzhen Safari Park was spotted bonding with its mother in the outdoor enclosure Aug. 3. Just over a month old, the adorable calf has quickly become the park’s newest superstar. According to zookeepers, the calf stood an impressive 1.76 meters tall at birth and has already grown to 2.1 meters.

The inaugural Guangdong Basketball Association (GBA) League concluded at the Dongguan Basketball Center on Aug. 2. The Shenzhen team fell to their opponents 73-108, settling for second place and bringing an end to their 132-day campaign.

KACE 2026, China’s first mega-event themed “AI + Cross-Border,”opened its doors at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian) on Aug. 4. Spanning over 15,000 square meters, the expo drew more than 20,000 industry professionals. In a landmark appearance, global AI titans Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude made their debut together at a China-based cross-border e-commerce exhibition. They joined domestic models including Doubao, Qwen, and Yuanbao to delve into practical AI applications across product selection, store operations, and marketing campaigns.

As night falls and neon lights illuminate Dongmen Pedestrian Street, crowds flock to the area. The comprehensive upgrade of the lighting systems across 30 key buildings has elevated the ambiance of the city’s vibrant nightlife.