Eight teams are battling for continental supremacy through July 20 during the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup, which kicked off in the Shenzhen Sports Center in Futian District yesterday.

A fleet of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy led by “Shandong” arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday morning, kicking off a five-day visit. This is the carrier’s first visit to Hong Kong.

Summer is the time for appreciating sunflowers, which are blooming at Guanlan Printmaking Village. The golden sea of sunflowers has become a popular spot for locals to capture photos.

New Who Art Village in Guanlan, Longhua District, stands as a century-old Hakka village renowned for its rich cultural heritage and unique artistic atmosphere. This historic village has blossomed into Shenzhen’s largest artistic community, drawing numerous artists who live and create within its inspiring environment.

Sun Xitao, a 91-year-old veteran of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, joined students of Shenzhen University Medical School to celebrate the 104th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC) yesterday, which is also his birthday.

Hong Kong launched its first Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Month event in June. Delightful programs include 80 ICH performances, 60 interactive experiential booths and 20 “ICH Highlight Tours,” covering over 100 ICH items and bringing together over 50 ICH practitioners, including representative bearers of the national ICH.

The National Women's Ice Hockey Championship kicked off at the Shenzhen Kunlun Red Star Ice Hockey Club on Monday. In their debut game, the Guangdong provincial team defeated the Hebei team 3–1, receiving their first win.

Some 50 expats gathered at the Xili Orchard on Saturday for a unique lychee-picking event.

The Shenzhen Lotus Festival is being held at Honghu Park in Luohu District until July 6.