As neon-lit skyscrapers pierce the night sky, Shenzhen continues to embody China's innovation spirit while hosting the 15th National Games this November 2025. The city's iconic skyline serves as both backdrop and participant in the multisport spectacle, with rhythmic gymnastics, swimming, and basketball events unfolding beneath its glowing towers.
Once a modest fishing village, this Greater Bay Area powerhouse now showcases cutting-edge urban development through its 'technology and integration' approach to the Games. Real-time data analytics and smart city infrastructure are enhancing athlete performance tracking and spectator experiences alike.
Local residents gather at LED-illuminated public squares to watch competitions broadcast on building-sized screens, blending sporting passion with technological spectacle. The events coincide with record private investment inflows into Shenzhen's biotech and AI sectors this year, reinforcing its status as Asia's premier innovation laboratory.
Source: LIVE Guangdong, Guangdong Radio and Television
