The “Feiyan-1” meteorological sounding rocket, independently developed by students from high schools in Shenzhen, Beijing, Hebei, and Shandong, was successfully launched in Lenghu, Qinghai Province, at 3:09 p.m. Tuesday.

The early-maturing variety of Nanshan litchi, Feizixiao, is anticipated to reach the market around June 5, according to Zeng Yani, an agronomist at Xili Orchard. The other two varieties, Guiwei and Nuomici, are expected to be available around June 15.

In the run-up to the 38th World No Tobacco Day, which falls on Saturday, the Shenzhen Municipal Public Hygiene and Health Commission and the Shenzhen Center for Chronic Disease Control released a tobacco use survey report indicating a 17.4% smoking rate in the city for people aged 15 and above, significantly below the national average.

Shenzhen is poised to see a significant increase in international arrivals as China extends its visa-free policy to more South American countries.

​The Chunfeng Tunnel — connecting Binhe Road in the west to the Xinxiu Overpass over Yanhe Road South in the east — in Luohu District was officially opened to traffic yesterday. It will double capacity on this section of Chunfeng Road and significantly improve traffic flow at the Chunfeng Overpass.

A nine-member media delegation with the China International Press Communication Center, featuring journalists from Asia, Africa, and South America, is currently immersed in a three-day exploration of Shenzhen that started Monday.

Longhua District released a three-year work plan (2025–2027) to accelerate its development as a benchmark modern international district during a launch ceremony yesterday at the Longhua International Cooperation Center (LICC).

For the first time, Egypt has showcased its cultural and creative products in China at the 21st China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF), spotlighting two iconic elements of its ancient heritage — hieroglyphics and papyrus paper.