On October 29, a government and business delegation from Uzbekistan embarked on an inspiring low-carbon journey in Shenzhen. As part of the Shenzhen National Low-Carbon City Forum, this visit to the city’s demonstration bases of green and low-carbon technologies offered guests a first-hand look at Shenzhen’s achievements in sustainable innovation and industry development.

On October 28, the 2025 Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality Forum and the Shenzhen National Low-Carbon City Forum opened at the Shenzhen International Low-Carbon City, featuring the theme “AI Empowering Urban Green Development” and hosting 14 events over two days. This year marks the fifth anniversary of China’s “dual carbon” goals. Having been held for 13 consecutive years, the Shenzhen Low-Carbon City Forum is regarded as a key indicator of green development trends in China and beyond.

A local saying in Dapeng goes: “We may not have money for eggs, but sea urchins are our daily fare.” The abundant resources enabled the tradition of wrapping sea urchin into zongzi got started in Nan'ao, Dapeng. On Nov. 1 and 2, during the Shenzhen International Marine Week 2025, nearly 200 visitors came in four groups to Dapeng Fortress. There, they learned to make sea urchin zongzi themselves, bringing a taste of the sea back home.

On October 19, approximately 60 international guests from more than 20 countries gathered at the Splendid China • China Folk Culture Villages theme park for an immersive exploration of Chinese culture.

Initiated in 1990, the China International Folk Art Festival has grown over the past three decades into a flagship event for China's non-governmental cultural exchanges with the world. This year marks the festival's debut in Guangdong with Foshan serving as the main venue. The troupes from various countries have also traveled to Zhuhai and Dongguan as part of the tour. On Oct. 20, they arrived in Shenzhen.

Matey Yordanov co-founded a company specializing in daily nutrition. Since it’s settlement in Qianhai last year, the company has achieved rapid growth and will move into the mainland market in the first quarter next year.

In October, nearly 200 American students visited Shenzhen for a unique cultural exchange. Over 3,000 local Shenzhen youth joined their American friends in two large-scale marching band performances. Through the medium of marching band, Chinese and American teenagers collaborated with vibrant energy, making this one of the most shining segments of the 2025 China-U.S. Youth Marching Band People-to-People Exchange China Tour.

Mahmoud Hamdy from Egypt registered his company this February, offering efficient and affordable AI legal services. Let’s learn about his story in Qianhai.

A group of American high school students joined their Chinese peers for an exchange event at Yucai High School in Shenzhen on Oct. 16. The event is part of the "China-U.S. Youth Marching Band People-to-People Exchange China Tour."