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12,000 drones, light show illuminate SZ for 45th anniversary

In a spectacular celebration marking the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone (Shenzhen SEZ), the city’s skyline was transformed by a groundbreaking 12,000-drone light show tonight. The unprecedented event featured a 30-minute drone performance and a one-hour light show across two main venues: Shenzhen Civic Center in Futian District and Shenzhen Talent Park in Nanshan District. Beyond the two main venues, the celebration also extended throughout the city, with landmarks in different districts, Dapeng New District, the Shenshan Special Cooperation Zone and the Qianhai cooperation zone participating in the light and shadow spectacle.

International school in Dapeng celebrates 10th birthday

Teachers, students, alumni and friends gathered Friday afternoon in Dapeng, Shenzhen for a warm, heartfelt celebration of RDF International School’s 10th birthday. The ceremony buzzed with laughter and a few happy tears as staff delivered moving speeches, devoted teachers were honored, and students poured their energy into live performances. The celebration also marked the start of the 2025–2026 school year — a fresh chapter, full of promise.

Hikers fined for illegally scaling mountain amid typhoon

Dapeng New District in Shenzhen issued the country’s first statutory penalty under a comprehensive natural-disaster regulation Aug. 15 after two hikers entered a temporarily designated danger zone during a typhoon alert. Each hiker was fined 5,000 yuan (about US$696).

Revel in summer vacation in Dapeng

Dapeng New District, a scenic area embraced by mountains and sea, is offering a diverse array of activities for the summer vacation. Check out this summer carnival lineup!

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Trail runners revel in odyssey of mountains and sea

The Third Shenzhen TransDapeng100 Ultra Trail Race by Mountain and Coast was held in Dapeng New District on March 15 and 16. The event attracted around 1,700 participants across four race categories: UTDP120, CCDP50, MSDP30, and ECDP10. They completed distances of 120 km, 50 km, 30 km, and 10 km, respectively, over the two-day event.

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Cometitors race over Moon...

The 22nd Greater Bay Area (Nan’ao, Shenzhen) Maritime Dragon Boat Race — Shenzhen’s only maritime dragon boat race — kicked off in Moon Bay, Nan’ao, Dapeng New District, on May 30, the day before the Dragon Boat Festival. The two-day competition, which drew both seasoned veterans and enthusiastic newcomers, saw a total of 29 teams compete fiercely on 500-meter courses.

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From Dapeng to the World

The special feature "From Dapeng to the World" highlights the business environment in Dapeng, with a focus on its strategic emerging and key industries. It showcases the success stories of companies that have chosen to establish their presence in Dapeng, demonstrating the district's potential as an attractive destination for launching new ventures.

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Dapeng International Block

The Dapeng Subdistrict with rich historical heritage has gradually become a coastal characteristic town that is suitable for living, working, and traveling, regaining its youthful vitality. It was recently rated as a demonstration area for international business, culture, and tourism.

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Dapeng International Block

The Dapeng Subdistrict with rich historical heritage has gradually become a coastal characteristic town that is suitable for living, working, and traveling, regaining its youthful vitality. It was recently rated as a demonstration area for international business, culture, and tourism.

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Tracing Dapeng's Red History

Dapeng New District is famous for its picturesque coastal scenery, the vast Shenzhen Dapeng Peninsula National Geopark and the centuries-old Dapeng Fortress but it is also a red area which witnessed local people's indomitable spirit to resist foreign aggression.

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