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11/08/2025

| On August 10, former Manchester United star and Serbian World Cup veteran Zoran Tosic, 38, made his Foshan "LALIGA" league debut for Canton United FC! ⚽✨

Wearing No. 7, he scored during a penalty shootout, marking a historic moment as the first World Cup finalist (South Africa 2010) to play in Foshan’s league. With 76 caps and 11 goals for Serbia, Tosic brings elite experience to the pitch!

Canton United hailed his arrival: “A legend joins to inspire the next generation!” 🏆

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11/08/2025

| The 4th SynBio Challenges recently wrapped up in Shenzhen, , uniting 265+ university teams and 1,900 young innovators from across Asia! 🧬✨

Participants tackled 7 tracks—from Synthetic Cell and -Driven Protein Design to Biomedicine and Responsible Innovation—using Shenzhen’s cutting-edge labs to turn ideas into real-world solutions.

“Synthetic biology isn’t just about —it’s redefining biology itself,” said Liu Chenli, SIAT president. Teams like Malaysia’s IGNITE UKM and Thailand’s Suranaree University highlighted its global impact, designing disease-tracking proteins and antibacterial tools.

Launched in 2022, this annual event fosters youth-led innovation, education, and cross-border collaboration for a sustainable future! 🌍💡

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11/08/2025

| On August 10, the test event for ’s 15th National Games launched at Hengqin International Tennis Center! 🎾✨

584 young athletes from 19 cities across are competing in 25 events over 8 days, divided into four age groups (11-18) for singles, doubles, and team matches.

Held ahead of the main Games (Nov 9-21, co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao), this event tests venue readiness, organization, security, and volunteer services to ensure top-tier standards.

Hengqin will host the high-performance tennis competitions, showcasing future stars of Chinese tennis! 🌟

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11/08/2025

| ’s new Greater Bay Area Culture and Sports Center is a game-changer! 🌊🏟️ Featuring a 60,000-seat stadium with a 150m ocean-facing opening, it offers breathtaking views of the Lingding Ocean and - Bridge. The C-shaped design, inspired by traditional fans, supports eco-friendly features like bird-friendly lighting and wetland habitats.

Inside, a 20,000-capacity arena adapts for sports and concerts with 5G/VR tech, while the aquatics center includes an Olympic diving platform. Upcoming events: city basketball finals (Aug 10), amateur football opener (Aug 23), and a diving show (Aug 30).

Visit: No. 1 Wenti Road, District.

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11/08/2025

| Binhai’s "Maoba Xian" just shipped 20 tons of premium green shrimp to , marking its debut in the city’s seafood market! 🦐✨

Sourcing directly from local fishermen at Bohe Fishing Port, the rural revitalization brand ensures top quality with advanced freezing tech. Partnering with local traders, it streamlines supply chains for efficient delivery to the Greater Bay Area.

On August 16, the South China Sea fishing ban ends, and Maoming’s Fishing Festival returns with a 3-day cultural celebration—sea worship, feasts, auctions, and music! 🎉 Dive into fresh seafood and vibrant traditions!

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11/08/2025

| On August 10, the "China Telecom Cup · 2025 National Women's Volleyball Championship" kicked off at Shunde Desheng Sports Center in , running until August 18! 🏐✨

Fifteen elite teams, including powerhouses , , and , will compete in 50 thrilling matches over eight days, featuring champions Ding Xia and Zhang Changning. 💪

The venue boasts international-standard courts and top facilities, with affordable 30-yuan daily passes for fans. 🎟️ Shunde will also host women’s basketball and football events for the 15th National Games later this year in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao.

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11/08/2025

| On August 8, Mingtang Village in Xinyi, , , celebrated its first giant freshwater prawn harvest from rice-shrimp co-culture fields! 🌾🦐 Launched in May with 30,000 juveniles, the prawns grew from 4g to 25-40g in 80+ days, boasting firm texture and rich flavor.

This "dual-water-use, dual-harvest" model cuts pesticides, enriches rice with prawn waste, and provides ideal habitats. 💧 Xinyi’s clean water and strong red/black rice industry boosted growth, yielding high-protein prawns.

A tasting event showcased delicious dishes like boiled prawns and rice congee, winning praise! 🍲 This innovation enhances farm income and promotes sustainable eco-agriculture.

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11/08/2025

| The 2025 - - Greater Bay Area Film Week kicked off in on August 8! 🎬 Over 200 guests attended, celebrating the theme "Passion Makes Imagination Leap Off the Screen."

From August 8-15, the event features matchmaking, tech showcases, talent nurturing, and screenings, highlighting industry trends. 🏆 At the opening, 10 "Recommended Projects for Investment" and 15 "Animation Short Film" winners were announced, showcasing rising talent.

Guangdong leads 's animation industry with a 60B+ yuan annual output. This event drives collaboration and high-quality growth! 🚀

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11/08/2025

| Huidong County in just lit up with the 2025 Intangible Cultural Heritage & Trendy Toy Promotion Season! 🎉 Dive into hands-on heritage games and a creative toy market, all while soaking up stunning coastal views.

Don't miss the 23 exquisite pins showcasing 15 iconic sites and 8 intangible heritage treasures. 🌊🏯 At Xunliao Bay Sea World, a Sunset Concert merged tradition with trend. Cultural-tourism routes guide you to hidden coastal gems.

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11/08/2025

| August 8 marks China's 17th National Fitness Day, and is embracing it with a surge in public sports activities.

According to the Zhongshan Education and Sports Bureau, by the end of 2024, the city had 3,346 basketball courts, 480 football fields, 409 athletics tracks, and 1,152 badminton courts.

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11/08/2025

| From August 3 to August 9, Guangdong Province reported 1,387 local cases of fever, with no severe or fatal cases.

The cases were distributed as follows: 1,212 in Foshan, 103 in Guangzhou, 39 in Zhanjiang, 6 in Qingyuan, 5 each in Shenzhen and Zhuhai, 4 in Zhongshan, 3 in Huizhou, 2 each in Shaoguan and Dongguan, and 1 each in Shantou, Jiangmen, Yangjiang, Chaozhou, Jieyang, and Yunfu.

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11/08/2025

The pinnacle of grassroots table tennis competition in China, the Mass Table Tennis Finals, is now underway at the Tianhe Sports Center Gymnasium (August 8–14). Today (August 11) is the climactic day of the team finals. A host of talented amateur table tennis players are competing in the tournament!

Women's Team Final at 15:00
Men's Team Final at 19:00

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