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Three Guangdong-based private enterprises have secured spots in the top 10 of the 2026 China Top 500 Private Enterprises list, which was unveiled by the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) in Tianjin on Sept 22.Regarded as a benchmark ranking of China's private economy, the annual list ranks firms by operating revenue, drawing entries from over 6,350 qualified large private businesses nationwide. Huawei, BYD and Tencent claimed the fourth, fifth and sixth positions, respectively.Their top-tier rankings reflect Guangdong's strength in hi-tech and digital industries. Headquartered in the province, Huawei, BYD and Tencent are global pioneers in information and communications technology, new energy vehicle and digital services. Their sustained growth has become a key engine powering the region's vibrant private sector and innovation ecosystem.

Shenzhen boasts new cultural landmarks

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) has recently unveiled the final features of its School of Music with the completion of two "Art Boxes", which have become the new cultural landmarks in Shenzhen.Two "Art Boxes" stand at the new campus of the School of Music, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen).Initiated in 2022, the school welcomed its first cohort of students and faculty in August 2025. With the completion of its core landmarks, called "Shangyuelou" or "Music Appreciation Building", and "Yanyilou" or "the Performing Arts Building", this world-class arts institution is now fully operational, serving as a high-end cultural and artistic platform in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.Located at the intersection of Yanlong Avenue and International University Park Road in Longgang district, Shenzhen, the new campus spans approximately 73,800 square meters, with a total building area of around 130,000 sq m and a capacity for 1,000 students. Its design integrates elements of Lingnan culture and regional characteristics, creating a harmonious blend of performance, teaching, and living spaces.The campus features a south-north division, with compact teaching facilities in the south and open living areas in the north. Key facilities include an 818-seat opera house, an 800-seat concert hall, a 200-seat modern music hall, and a library. Advanced acoustic technology ensures top-tier sound quality, while the music hall boasts a 60-stop pipe organ meeting international standards.Additionally, the campus offers over 400 practice rooms, rehearsal rooms, and research centers, alongside comprehensive living and sports amenities. Public areas, such as waterfront landscapes and green spaces, foster interaction among students and the community, making the campus a vibrant hub for musical and cultural exchange.

Robot-run restaurant in Longgang turns dining into tech experience

A restaurant where robots handle everything from greeting guests to cooking and serving has become Shenzhen's newest attraction since opening during the May Day holiday in Longgang district.The three welcoming robots at the "WALL-E and EVA" human-robot collaborative restaurant.The "WALL-E and EVA" human-robot collaborative restaurant, located in the world's first robot 6S store, deploys over a dozen robots performing distinct roles.Humanoid robots welcome diners at the entrance and even dance on request, while a robotic chef stir-fries dishes on a programmed routine as human assistants prepare ingredients. Wheeled robots then transport meals to tables, where server robots deliver them to customers."The food tastes especially good because a robot made it," said Shell, a tourist visiting from the United Kingdom.A robot at the "WALL-E and EVA" human-robot collaborative restaurant serves dishes to customers.The restaurant is part of Longgang's broader push to build China's first "embodied intelligent robot demonstration block" in the Bantian GALAXY WORLD area.The district has already established the world's first AI 6S store and robot 6S store, alongside robot retail and unmanned food delivery services, forming an integrated tech-driven consumption ecosystem.The restaurant has been operating at full capacity since its launch. Operators say they aim to develop fully autonomous robot-run dining establishments in the future as the technology matures.

Five “Shenzhen ‘City Walk’ Routes” have been released, two stops of which are located in Longgang District

National Day is just around the corner, together with a 7-day holiday. The National Day holiday is always a hot tourism season in China.Toady, the “Electric Map of Shenzhen ‘City Walk’ Routes” is launched. The Shenzhen ‘City Walk’ Routes are five travelling routes in Shenzhen, each characterized by a certain theme. And, each route consists of ten stops. Through the Electric Map, users could get detailed information and relative travelling guide about the 5 routes.It’s introduced that starting from March 20, a 20-day online event was host by the Cyberspace Administration Office of Shenzhen Municipal Committee of CPC and Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports, and undertaken by Shenzhen Evening News Press, to select the hot tourism sites in Shenzhen. Through the over 12.81 million votes cast by over 11.22 million netizens and the relative specialists’ appraisal , 50 hottest tourism sites were chosen for the 5 themed routes.Five Shenzhen ‘City Walk’ Routes: “Glamorous City” RouteLianhua Hill and Shenzhen Civil Center → Ping An International Finance Centre CBD → Shenzhen Festival Avenue → Civil Study Room → “Two New Cultural Centers” of Shenzhen (New Shenzhen Art Museum and Shenzhen Library -- North Branch) → Window of the World → OCT Harbor → China Resources Tower (nicknamed “Bamboo Shoot”) → Sea World → OH Bay“Mountain - River” RouteShenzhen Dapeng Peninsula International Geological Park → Xi Chong Coastal Tourism Resort → Shenzhen Observatory → the Seaside Walkway along Daxiao Meisha → Wutong Mountain Scenic Area → Shenzhen Futian Mangrove Ecological Park → the Cluster of the “Five Parks” (including Meilinshan Park, Yinhushan Park, Bijiashan Park, Central Park, Lianhua Hill Park) → Tanglang Mountain - Dasha River - Shenzhen Bay Corridor → Shenzhen Talent Park → West Coast Sightseeing Belt“Cyber Shenzhen” RouteHuaqiangbei Walking Street → Gangxia North Hub → Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning → Shenzhen Industrial Exhibition Hall → DJI·“City of Sky” Building → Tencent Building of Binhai → Shenzhen Nanshan Energy Ecological Park → Marisfrolg Building → Jinpifang Art Block → Global Headquarters of BYD“City Exploration” RouteDapeng Ancient Town → Baguang Silver Leaf Tree Wetland Park → Dawan Shiju (Hakka enclosed residence) → Shenzhen Dongmen Old Street → Fishermen Village → Shenzhen Museum → the Great Rescue Memorial Hall of Chinese Cultural Celebrities → Guanlan Ancient Site → Fenghuang Ancient Village → Nantou Ancient Town“City Wandering” RouteHongqiao Park → Shenzhen Futian Seaside Ecological and Sports Park → Xiangmi Park → Shenzhen Women’s and Children’s Building → Mountaintop Restroom in Lianhua Hill Park → Lichi Park → Dafen Oil Painting Village → Longgang Children’s Park → Jiaochangwei → Zhongying StreetDafen Oil Painting Village and Longgang Children’s Park, recommended as two stops of the above routes, are both located in Longgang District of Shenzhen.Detailed address:Dafen Oil Painting Village (being a China’s largest oil painting manufacture and trading base) : Dafen Village, Buji Subdistrict, Longgang District of ShenzhenLonggang Children’s Park (a new children’s park) : in the north side of the intersection of Yanlong Avenue and Aixin Road, in Longcheng Subdistrict, Longgang District of ShenzhenSource of the Chinese-version materials: Shenzhen Evening NewsSome of the pictures are from the internet.Notice:Here, we respect your intellectual property right and your other lawful rights. As any content here violates your lawful right, please contact us, and we will delete related content. 

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