A 3.3-km hiking trail linking Nanmentou in Xichong and Guizaijiao was put into use on Dec. 30, marking the completion of the 7-km Dongchong-Xichong hiking trail.

Dapeng New District was named a national model district for ecological construction at an award ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the Shenzhen Special Zone Daily reported.

The Shenzhen Major Investment Promotion Projects Signing Ceremony was held at the Civic Center in Futian District. A total of 33 investment and promotion projects including some from Dapeng New District were signed on the spot.