Longgang aims high to be AI glasses innovation hub

06 18, 2026

The forth Shenzhen International Optics Fair and the Global AI Glasses Expo opened in Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong province on June 16.The three-day event brings together over 300 international procurement groups and is attended by around 80,000 eyewear stores nationwide. The expo features over 10 concurrent events, including product launches, an ecosystem conference, and a design competition.At the heart of this global eyewear industry expo is Shenzhen's Longgang district, a key hub for high-end eyewear production that is rapidly transitioning from a traditional manufacturing base to a global smart eyewear innovation center under the "All in AI" strategy. Since establishing its first eyewear factory in 1983, Longgang has developed a highly concentrated industrial cluster with a complete supply chain. Currently, Longgang produces 125 million pairs of glasses annually, capturing over 50 percent of the global high-end market share, with nearly 1,000 eyewear manufacturing enterprises in 2025.The district emphasizes transforming and upgrading the eyewear industry through AI empowerment and intelligent manufacturing. Its smart eyewear sector covers upstream components, midstream structural design and assembly, and downstream brand operations and sales.The district boasts a comprehensive industrial chain support, with the newly operational Yuanshan Eyewear Intelligent Manufacturing Park and the Chanfu Innovation Building offering 200,000 square meters of premium industrial space.This strategic development marks Longgang's journey from OEM production to original design, from traditional eyewear to smart wearables, and from regional brands to national icons.

Longgang utilizes APEC platform to enhance industrial partnership with Indonesia

06 17, 2026

An industrial exchange and cooperation event was held on June 15 at the Longgang District Enterprise Internationalization Service Base in Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong province.This event was part of the district's efforts to capitalize on the opportunities created by the upcoming APEC Economic Leaders Meeting to promote cooperation between Guangdong and Indonesia in the fields of artificial intelligence, healthcare and new energy.Participants shake hands to greet each other at the event.This event, part of the APEC China Year initiative, aimed to leverage the complementary strengths of Guangdong and Indonesia to facilitate a long-term cooperation platform and help Longgang enterprises enter the Indonesian market.During the event, the Shenzhen office of the Guangdong Provincial Trade Promotion Association for Indonesia was officially inaugurated. The Indonesian side announced 49 procurement orders totaling 6 billion yuan ($8.9 billion) covering sectors such as security, energy, mining, fishery, and healthcare. Notably, Longgang's patented electric stove product secured an initial order of 50,000 units, with potential long-term orders reaching 5 million units, valued at approximately 4 billion yuan.Under the backdrop of APEC accelerating regional economic integration, China-Indonesia cooperation is entering a new phase. As a leading industrial district, Longgang is implementing the "All in AI" strategy, attracting numerous key enterprises and innovation platforms in AI, high-end medical devices, and new energy storage.This event successfully established an efficient government-business interface for Guangdong enterprises to explore the Indonesian market, showcasing the significant potential of China's intelligent manufacturing aligning with Indonesia's market needs.

Dragon boat race boosts cultural, commercial vitality in Longgang

06 16, 2026

The 2026 Longgang Dragon Boat Invitational kicked off on June 13 with fervor at the Longyuan demonstration section of Longgang River in Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong province. Amid the rain, over 300 athletes from 16 teams from across the globe competed fiercely.The 2026 Longgang Dragon Boat Invitational kicked off on June 13 with fervor at the Longyuan demonstration section of Longgang River in Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong province.The event, a blend of tradition, technology, cultural heritage and commercial activities, highlighted the vibrant urban development of Shenzhen's eastern center.The competition attracted seasoned teams from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and international teams from Singapore, Malaysia, and Russia, turning Longgang River into a distinctive window for cultural exchange during the Dragon Boat Festival. After several intense rounds, Zhuhai Tianma Dragon Boat Team claimed the championship.Zhuhai Tianma Dragon Boat Team claimed the championship.Longyuan Park hosted a unique Dragon Boat Festival market featuring traditional crafts like sugar painting, dough modeling, and tie-dyeing. Activities such as zongzi making and sachet crafting drew large crowds, while Hanfu-clad visitors added a fashionable flair.Technology enhanced the event experience with a new AI-powered smart tour app offering live streaming, intelligent guides, AI consultations, navigation, and shopping perks. This digital approach allowed broader participation and cultural engagement.The dragon boat race is in progress with fervor.The event effectively boosted local commerce by linking with major shopping hubs and providing dedicated shuttle services, transforming cultural and sports event into a driver of economic growth and invigorating the city's commercial landscape.

Intl talents in Shenzhen's Longgang district celebrate Dragon Boat Festival

06 15, 2026

More than 30 international talents working in universities, including Shenzhen MSU-BIT University and Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology located in Longgang district of Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong province, along with their families, were invited to Longceng sub-district for a get-together on June 13 to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival.International talents experience traditional handicrafts.This event, organized by Longgang talent work bureau and other local authorities, is part of Longcheng's initiative to integrate international talents through traditional Chinese festivals, leveraging the upcoming APEC Economic Leaders Meeting in Shenzhen as an opportunity. It allows participants to explore Longgang's industrial ecosystem and development opportunities, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among international talents.Longcheng is committed to creating an international talent community, enhancing service systems to provide a welcoming and enabling environment for talent development.International talents sew wormwood sachets stitch by stitch.The event featured visits to the Longgang district Party service center, a Song brocade collage workshop, a tour of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area product center, and traditional sachet making and zongzi tasting. These activities blended cultural experiences with industrial exchange, promoting an open and inclusive atmosphere ahead of the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting and building bridges for international communication.Participants expressed their appreciation for the cultural insights and opportunities for engagement, with many eager to return for future events, feeling a strong sense of belonging and integration in Longcheng.

Smart elderly care hub launched in Shenzhen's Longgang district

06 11, 2026

The Smart Senior Care Hub, the first comprehensive smart elderly care flagship space in Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong province, has officially opened in the robotics community in the city's Longgang district.The Smart Senior Care Hub boasts a neat and modern exterior.Jointly developed by the Longgang district civil affairs bureau and Shumyip Health Industry Investment Co, this innovative project integrates exhibition, product launches, and leasing services, marking a significant step in embedding technology-driven elderly care into everyday life.The hub includes four main functional areas: the Life Assistance Zone for everyday convenience, the Health Monitoring Zone for real-time health tracking, the Rehabilitation Zone equipped with professional rehabilitation devices, and the Intelligent Companionship Zone for emotional and entertainment needs.Open to the public without appointments, the hub features smart mobility aids, rehabilitation equipment, health monitoring devices, and age-friendly home products. Ms Yang, a local resident who lives a five-minute walk from the facility, noted a substantial improvement in access to professional elderly care solutions in her community.The interior features user-friendly furniture and smart devices.The hub also offers a platform for tech companies to engage with users. The world's first autonomous elderly care wheelchair made its debut here, featuring radar and high-definition cameras for obstacle avoidance and autonomous navigation.Company representatives highlighted the hub's role in increasing product exposure and gathering user feedback to support continuous product improvement.

Longgang launches city's 1st innovation consortium

06 10, 2026

The Shenzhen Low-Altitude Economy Industrial Integration & Innovation Consortium is established at the headquarters of Global Eagle UAV in Longgang district.The Shenzhen Low-Altitude Economy Industrial Integration & Innovation Consortium wasestablished at the headquarters of Global Eagle UAV in Longgang district. The launch marks the start of a new chapter for Shenzhen's low-altitude economy, featuring in-depth coordination between industrial and talent chains and integrated development across the whole industrial chain.Nine leading enterprises jointly set up the consortium to address major challenges such as fragmented industrial resources, a talent supply-demand mismatch and inadequate industry-education integration in the low-altitude economy sector. It will foster a new ecosystem combining manufacturing with human resource services and featuring a full-cycle model spanning manufacturing, vocational training, professional certification and employment.The consortium has rolled out a host of innovative initiatives. Leveraging Global Eagle as a core hub, it will establish databases for talent pools and enterprise recruitment demands and offer business incubation services. It will take the lead in compiling national textbooks and formulating competition standards forsurveying and mapping, fire protection and more. Partnering with universities to develop tailored curricula and opening practical training venues, the consortium will build a demonstration base focusing on both industrial development and employment.Clear quantitative development targets have also been set.The consortium will provide vocational training for over 10,000 low-altitude economy professionals and grant professional certifications to more than 2,000 personnel annually, with the employment rate of certified talent kept above 90 percent. It will also deliver over 1,000 skilled workers to enterprises each year. Moving forward, it will further improve cross-regional employment services, formulate industrial standards, and incubate startups in niche segments such as low-altitude logistics, cultural tourism and plant protection. Local authorities will continue to provide strong support to fuel the high-quality development of Shenzhen's low-altitude economy and advance the integrated growth of human resource services and manufacturing industries.

Intl high-tech executives visit Longgang to explore robotics, AI industry in Shenzhen

06 04, 2026

A delegation led by the Macao Technology General Association visited the Longgang district of Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong province on June 3 to explore the city's robotics and artificial intelligence industry.Comprising over 40 senior executives and technical experts from various countries and regions specializing in the fields such as AI, venture capital, and green energy, the delegation included notable figures like Matt White, the Global Chief Technology Officer of AI at the Linux Foundation.Participants visit Huawei Harmony Smart Home at Longgang Robotics Avenue.This visit follows BEYOND Expo 2026, which was organized by the Macao Technology General Association in late May, aiming to transform the intentional cooperation at the expo into practical partnership.The delegation's itinerary highlighted Longgang's robust robotics industry and AI implementation capabilities. At BYD, discussions between the delegation and the company extended beyond vehicle manufacturing to overseas supply chain strategies. BYD emphasized that the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area remains its core R&D and manufacturing hub.At YOUIBOT, a global leading embodied AI company, the delegation saw the application of the mobile industrial robots in semiconductor and new energy sectors. Jack Chong, Director at Singapore's Emerge Consulting, noted the technology's practical application beyond mere algorithms.Participants visit a robot 6s store in Longgang.While visiting a robot "6S" store, the delegation learned about products from over 60 companies that are showcasing in the store. The participants showed keen interest in household service robots and explored pricing and international distribution channels.Longgang's Robotics Avenue displayed unmanned delivery vehicles and smart home solutions. There, the delegation showed particular interest in Neolix's Level 4 (L4) autonomous driving technology.Longgang, as a manufacturing hub in Shenzhen, boasts a GDP surpassing 600 billion yuan ($88.5 billion) in 2025, with R&D investments at 14.7 percent of GDP. During the visit, several international companies engaged in discussions with Longgang regarding local industry support policies and models for international collaboration.

Longgang launches AI Hub to serve smart hardware industry

06 03, 2026

A rendering of Global Intelligence Hardware Valley (AI Hub) in Longgang district, Shenzhen.Longgang district of Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong province has launched the Global Intelligence Hardware Valley (AI Hub) to offer comprehensive services for smart hardware companies from concept design to mass production.The district made the announcement at its second edition of the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Development Conference on May 30. Serving as the primary service platform of the hardware valley, the AI Hub Service Center was simultaneously inaugurated at the conference.The AI Hub spans a planned area of 410,000 square meters with a total building area of 1.3 million sq m. It is designed to include R&D offices, smart factories, various innovation platforms, and supporting facilities, catering to high-end production needs.The AI Hub Service Center features areas for corporate promotion, industry exchange, project roadshows, and administrative services. It integrates government services, policy promotion, industry connections, investment and financing support and talent development, supported by a dedicated service team and an integrated online-offline service platform.Currently, over 70 companies and institutions, including Shenzhen JLC Technology Group, Guangdong Well Technology Co and Anycubic, have agreed to join the service center, forming the beginnings of an industry ecosystem.To foster long-term growth, the AI Hub also launched the OPC Entrepreneurship Training Camp for those engaging in One Person Company, with the first training session to start in July at Shenzhen City Polytechnic.

Longgang expands global tech footprint via BEYOND Expo

06 02, 2026

Longgang district of Shenzhen has strengthened cross-border tech cooperation and expanded its global market presence through a prominent showing at the BEYOND Expo in Macao during May 27-31.As a dynamic global platform spotlighting international tech advancements and fostering a culture of tech and innovation in Asia, the event marks a key step forward in the district’s push to connect local innovators with international opportunities.Thirty enterprises from Longgang showcase their products at the district’s dedicated booth during the expo.Thirty high-quality Longgang enterprises took center stage at a dedicated district pavilion, covering high-end intelligent manufacturing, AI and digital economy, semiconductors and integrated circuits, and low-altitude economy.The roster includes national manufacturing champions, specialized "Little Giant" enterprises, and listed industry leaders. Over the course of the expo, they engaged with nearly 600 potential clients and secured preliminary orders worth nearly 15 million yuan ($2.2 million).A Shenzhen-Macao Tech Industry Cooperation and Exchange Seminar was held alongside the expo. Co-hosted by Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of Shenzhen Municipal People's Government and People's Government of Longgang District, the event gathered about 60 representatives from tech enterprises, associations and institutions, focusing on deepening industrial links and access to Portuguese-speaking markets.A Shenzhen-Macao Tech Industry Cooperation and Exchange Seminar is held alongside the expo.Capitalizing on the forum, the Macao Science and Technology Association plans to invite a delegation of more than 40 overseas enterprises and investment institutions to visit Longgang, aiming to foster in-depth exchanges and explore practical cooperation projects.As Shenzhen's industrial powerhouse, Longgang has ranked first among China's top 100 industrial districts for eight consecutive years. In 2025, its GDP exceeded 600 billion yuan, with R&D investment accounting for 14.9 percent of GDP. The district provides comprehensive services to support local enterprises in global expansion.Longgang runs Shenzhen's first district-level physical service base for enterprise internationalization.