Overseas doctoral talents engage with Longgang's thriving industries

04 17, 2026

Longgang district of Shenzhen in South China’s Guangdong province hosted an event on April 14 and 15 to invite 80 returned overseas students with doctoral degrees from 47 renowned universities across 16 countries and regions to visit Shenzhen as part of its efforts to attract high-caliber talent.Longgang district of Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong province hosted an event on April 14 and 15 to invite 80 returned overseas students with a doctoral degree to visit Shenzhen as part of its efforts to attract high-caliber talent. Participants visited the world's first robotics 6S store.This event, part of the "Overseas Talents Get Together in Southern Guangdong" initiative, is a crucial step in Longgang's efforts to serve returned overseas talents, providing a vital bridge for them to seek opportunities in the district’s industrial ecosystem and contribute to Longgang's development.The invited doctoral talents are specialized in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, biomedicine, advanced manufacturing, quantum information and low-altitude economy. Over two days, participants visited leading enterprises in Longgang and engaged in matchmaking discussions, resulting in fruitful outcomes.Longgang district of Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong province hosted an event on April 14 and 15 to invite 80 returned overseas students with a doctoral degree to visit Shenzhen as part of its efforts to attract high-caliber talent. Participants attended a match-making discussion session.More than 200 high-quality job positions were released by over 20 key organizations, with 76 recruitment intentions secured and several on-site job offer signings.On April 14, the participants visited key sites like Highgreat Technology Co, a national-level specialized and innovative "little giant" enterprise, the world's first AI and robotics 6S stores and the Shenzhen Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robots for Society (AIRS), gaining insights into the forefront of AI and robotics technology and industry ecosystems.Longgang district of Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong province hosted an event on April 14 and 15 to invite 80 returned overseas students with a doctoral degree to visit Shenzhen as part of its efforts to attract high-caliber talent. Participants visited Huawei.On April 15, they toured leading enterprises such as Huawei and BYD, visiting R&D centers and production lines. The afternoon's matchmaking session was a highlight, with face-to-face communications leading to significant collaborations.As a top industrial district, Longgang's GDP in 2025 exceeded 600 billion yuan ($88 billion). The district is committed to strengthening its "IT+BT+Low Carbon" clusters and advancing its "All in AI" strategy, offering ample opportunities for overseas talents.

Aging-friendly technological collaboration highlighted as Singaporean government delegation visits Longgang

04 16, 2026

A Singaporean delegation led by Masagos Zulkifli, minister for social and family development, visited a smart assistive devices experience center in Longgang, Shenzhen, in South China's Guangdong province, on April 8, to discuss collaboration on aging-friendly technology.Zulkifli delivers a speech.The delegation toured the smart assistive devices showcase, featuring a variety of products ranging from helpful daily aids to advanced rehabilitation equipment, home modifications suitable for aging individuals and smart monitoring systems for the elderly.Zulkifli expressed admiration for the center's innovative "government-enterprise collaboration, market-oriented operation" model and its comprehensive product layout, noting its alignment with Singapore's public needs.During a symposium titled "How technology can better serve the elderly and disabled", Zheng Shishan, chairman of the center, shared the center's development journey since its founding in 2025. He expressed that the center can enhance Singapore's strengths and collaborate in promoting the international development of the assistive devices industry.Huang Zhe, director of Shenzhen Municipal Civil Affairs Bureau, highlighted the comprehensive intelligent manufacturing industrial chain and strong technological innovation capabilities within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. He emphasized the city's robust technology capabilities and its potential for collaboration with Singapore.Masagos praised the center's professionalism and innovation, underscoring the importance of translating cutting-edge technology into public welfare. He called for breaking industry and regional barriers to build a collaborative ecosystem, aiming to bring technological innovations to the global stage.

Shenzhen to host international optical fair and AI glasses expo

04 15, 2026

The 4th Shenzhen International Optical Fair and Global AI Glasses Expo 2026 is scheduled to be held from June 16 to 18 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian) in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, according to a recent press conference in Shenzhen.As the core area for Shenzhen's eyewear industry, Longgang aims to leverage this event to transform exhibition traffic into industrial growth, propelling Shenzhen towards becoming a hub for intelligent eyewear manufacturing.The exhibition covers 22,500 square meters and attracts over 300 companies, presenting both traditional and smart eyewear. It will highlight smart glasses applications in tourism, industry and education, addressing market challenges with high-definition interactive displays.During the event, the first draft of an industry standard for smart glasses will be released, setting general technical requirements and defining standardized interfaces and protocols. This aims to ensure interoperability among products from different companies in optical modules, communication protocols and data formats.In addition, a 2 billion yuan ($292 million) smart glasses industry fund will be launched to support technological innovation, commercialization and the intelligent transformation of traditional eyewear companies.Shenzhen's intensive cluster of eyewear manufacturers, particularly in Longgang's Henggang and Yuanshan areas, benefits from a complete industrial chain and skilled workforce. The rise of smart glasses offers a transformative opportunity for the traditional eyewear industry.The expo is set to present strategic opportunities in design, technology, and standards, featuring exchanges with top European designers to merge Eastern and Western aesthetics with smart technology.The event is also poised to facilitate collaboration between core component companies and full-service providers, driving the upgrade from traditional eyewear production to intelligent solutions.

Longgang expands global communication alliance for 2026 global outreach

04 14, 2026

Longgang upgraded its International Communication Ambassadors Alliance with membership growing to 50 and launched the 2026 Global Communication Mission on April 10.Newly appointed international ambassadors join Longgang's global communication team.Founded in 2025, the alliance has expanded from 20 members to 50, representing 11 countries and regions. It has held more than 10 events, building the brand "Walk in Longgang, Talk to the World". Now Longgang’s four overseas social media platforms have over 700,000 followers.Under the core IP "LONGGANG: Beyond Imagination", the 2026 plan will run campaigns including "Why I Love Longgang" and "Global Vision on Longgang", creating high-quality content for global audiences to promote Longgang’s international image.Newly appointed global communication ambassadors receive their 2026 overseas promotion mission cards at the ceremony.Ambassadors visited Grandsun Electronics, whose brand Cleer has won more than 100 international awards for zero-carbon manufacturing and AI acoustic technologies, becoming a model of "Longgang Intelligent Manufacturing".International ambassadors explore Longgang's tech innovation at local enterprises.Liu Jiguo, director of the Longgang District Bureau of Talent Work, said international talents are expected to serve as witnesses, promoters and partners in Longgang's global outreach.He added that the district will continue to strengthen its international communication platforms and hold factory tours to support local enterprises in expanding globally.

Top North American retailers gather in Longgang for new venture

04 10, 2026

Leading North American retail players have converged in Longgang, Shenzhen, for a high-profile retail growth event, which also marked the official launch of a dedicated cross-border retail support center in the district.Foreign guests visit the industrial belt brand exhibition area of the Longgang Enterprise Internationalization Service Base.The event, hosted at the Longgang Enterprise Internationalization Service Base, is co-organized by Longgang Foreign Economic Development, a local government-affiliated entity for cross-border trade promotion, and three international business service providers: KUDOS, Acenda and WorldFirst.It aims to build a robust pathway for local enterprises to access mainstream North American retail markets and advance high-quality growth in cross-border e-commerce.Longgang Foreign Economic Development signs a strategic cooperation agreement with Shenzhen KUDOS Network Technology.A strategic cooperation agreement was signed between Longgang Foreign Economic Development and KUDOS to kickstart the operation center. Backed by top North American partners, the hub is poised to provide one-stop support covering channel access, compliance management and market expansion.Xu Hongli, deputy district mayor of Longgang, highlighted that the upcoming APEC 2026 in Shenzhen brings golden opportunities for global cooperation. She added that Longgang is set to continue optimizing its business environment to empower local brands going global.The roundtable forum session takes place.Industry experts shared insights on retail access rules, cross-border finance and omnichannel operations during thematic sessions. A targeted roundtable discussion also provided practical guidance on compliance and risk management to nearly 200 participating enterprises.The new operation center is set to become a key platform linking Longgang businesses with North American retail resources, fueling the global expansion of more Chinese brands.

Young Shenzhen students impress Australian influencer with English fluency

04 09, 2026

A video of Shenzhen students interacting with a foreign blogger in fluent English has gone viral.A video of three Chinese middle school students communicating fluently in English with an Australian online influencer has gone viral on global social media platforms recently.The visitor praised them with the remark: "Well-spoken!"The encounter took place on the afternoon of March 18, when 50 teachers and students from Longcheng Innovation School visited the world's first robot 6S store in Shenzhen as part of a study tour.Students take part in Longgang's "Half-Day Weekly Off-Campus Program" at the world's first robot 6S store in Shenzhen.While filming an English vlog, the three students confidently introduced local landmarks such as Universiade Center and Gankeng Ancient Town to the blogger.The video was later posted on Facebook and TikTok, showcasing the charm of Longgang and Shenzhen to global viewers.Local students showcase Longgang's charm in a series of English-language promotional videos. This is not an isolated case. The school has produced several English-language videos promoting Longgang in preparation for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting to be held in Shenzhen this November.It has also compiled teaching materials (as a book/video titled) Telling Shenzhen's Stories in English, helping young students bridge cultures and share local stories with the world.

APEC-inspired children's music exchange held at CUHK-Shenzhen

04 08, 2026

Children wave their arms at the music exchange event.Three children's choirs took part in a multicultural music exchange at the School of Music, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen).The event brought together the "Xiaohuatong" Choir from Badeng Community, Nanyuan Street, Futian district, along with two other children's choirs, for an exchange focused on ethnic culture and child-friendly activities.The program fully includes APEC multicultural elements. Children learn calypso folk songs such as The Papaya Song under professional guidance. They explore the cultural meaning behind the music, experience the artistic charm of different regions, and broaden their international vision and understanding.Through chorus performances and experience sharing, children of various ethnic groups enjoy the charm of intangible cultural heritage music. They gain stage experience at a top art venue and build friendships through interaction.The activity shows the unity and integration of diverse ethnic cultures in China, and promotes cultural communication in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Malaysia-Shenzhen chamber delegation visits Longgang for stronger ties

04 07, 2026

A business delegation led by the president of the Malaysia-Shenzhen General Chamber of Commerce, recently visited Longgang district, Shenzhen.Officials from Longgang's United Front Work Department, Bureau of Commerce, Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese and relevant chambers held friendly talks with the overseas Chinese group, discussing hometown connections and cooperation opportunities.As a key overseas Shenzhen-based organization, the chamber has long maintained close hometown links. This trip is both a cross-border reunion and a practical effort to fuel high-quality development using overseas Chinese resources.During the forum, Longgang introduced its economic progress, enterprise international service bases, support policies for Southeast Asian market expansion and related platform services. Chamber representatives shared preparations for the 9th International Conference of Shenzhen Associations 2026, inviting Longgang to join a Kuala Lumpur delegation, strengthening trade and cultural exchanges.The delegation praised Longgang’s strong industrial foundation, favorable policies and robust service system, calling it an ideal hub for enterprises entering Southeast Asia and for overseas Chinese investment.The group toured local associations and enterprises focusing on intelligent manufacturing, drones and cross-border e-commerce. In-depth discussions on product selection, logistics, overseas warehouses and localized operations yielded practical cooperation ideas. Many merchants vowed to bring Longgang’s products, technologies and models to Malaysia, acting as its overseas spokespersons and civil ambassadors.

Longgang, TUV Rheinland, SUIT team up for low-altitude tech certification base

04 02, 2026

Longgang district signed a framework agreement with TUV Rheinland and Shenzhen University of Information Technology (SUIT) on March 25 to build a low-altitude technology testing and certification base.Yu Xiquan, secretary of the Longgang District Committee of the CPC, Dr-Ing Michael Fübi, CEO of TUV Rheinland, and Miao Ningli, secretary of the Party Committee of SUIT, attended the signing ceremony.Under the agreement, the three parties will jointly establish a standardization committee and a research and training base, and carrying out in-depth cooperation in talent cultivation, technical exchange, standard formulation, training and certification, and technical services to build a world-class certification platform in Longgang.Yu noted that Longgang is building a hub for testing, piloting and demonstrating new technologies and hopes to expand cooperation to AI and robotics to create an international benchmark for industry-university collaboration.Miao said SUIT will utilize its talent and research strengths to advance industry-education integration, while Dr Fübi said TUV Rheinland will integrate its global expertise into SUIT's curriculum to nurture professionals of an international caliber.TUV Rheinland is a leading global third-party testing and certification body with over 150 years of experience. SUIT ranks top among China's vocational universities, with two disciplines in the top 1 percent of the ESI global ranking. It also has strong capabilities in low-altitude technology.Together, the three parties will boost the global competitiveness of Longgang's low-altitude economy and drive high-quality, internationalized industrial development.