The Urban Index of Shenzhen (UIS) made its debut in Singapore at the 10th World Cities Summit (WCS2026), held at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Center on Sunday. 

Researchers in Shenzhen have developed a cutting-edge forecasting model designed to predict the “rapid intensification” of typhoons — a breakthrough expected to significantly improve disaster preparedness and save lives.

The 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Offshore Dragon Boat Race will be held June 18-19 at Moon Bay in Nan’ao, Dapeng New Area, bringing together 30 teams from across the Asia-Pacific region for two days of competition and cultural celebrations.

A citywide language improvement campaign has been launched this month to enhance Shenzhen’s international profile ahead of the upcoming APEC meeting. Organized by the Organization Department of the CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee, the “City Language Watch” initiative will run from June to November.

Heavy rain that hit Shekou early Saturday morning failed to dampen the festive spirit along the Houhai Central River, where the sixth Houhai Central River Fun Dragon Boat Race took place.

Shenzhen has entered the peak of this year’s “dragon boat rain” season — a period of heavy precipitation occurring around the Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on June 19 this year — local meteorological authorities said.

A ceremony was held in Shenzhen on Wednesday to officially launch a Guangdong provincial initiative inviting global travelers to experience the region’s unique traditions, coastal scenery, and innovation-driven attractions during the summer holiday season.

When Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger first visited Shenzhen in 2024, he was so impressed by the BYD minibuses that he personally snapped photos of them.