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The Lingdingyang Bridge and the western artificial island of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link complex in Guangdong province. CHEN JIMIN/CHINA NEWS SERVICE The main line of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, a mega cross-sea passage in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, has been fully connected after completion of the last part of the caisson concrete pouring on Tuesday morning. The project, which integrates a bridge, island, tunnel and underwater interchange, starts from the Shenzhen airport interchange, crossing the Pearl River estuary to connect with Ma'anshan Island in Zhongshan. It is the world's most comprehensive and difficult cross-sea cluster project, consisting of 24 kilometers of an eight-lane expressway with a traffic speed of 100 km per hour. With completion of the link, the comprehensive transportation convenience of the GBA and the traffic capacity of the river crossing channel will be greatly improved, according to Deng Xiaohua, Party chief of Guangdong Transportation Group. "After its opening to traffic next year, the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link will help build a balanced and coordinated high-speed transportation network in the Pearl River estuary, along with other cross-sea and cross-river channels," said Deng. A worker introduces the inner structure of the undersea tunnel section of the complex on Tuesday. CHEN JIMIN/CHINA…

Dongmen Old Street, dating back to the middle of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), stands as the oldest commercial area in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. Before Shenzhen's establishment as a city, “Shenzhen” referred only to the current Dongmen area, originally named Shenzhen Old Market. In 1979, with the birth of the city, the area was renamed Dongmen Old Street. In December 2022, the Shenzhen government initiated the renovation and upgrading of Dongmen Old Street. The project aims to blend cultural heritage with commerce and industry, shaping the district's future.

People visit the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 23, 2024. The 20th ICIF opened here on Thursday. According to the organizers, the five-day event held offline and online simultaneously has attracted over 6,000 government entities, cultural organizations and enterprises, with more than 120,000 exhibits on display. ( tasteallchina /Liang Xu) SHENZHEN, May 23 ( tasteallchina ) -- The 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) opened on Thursday in the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen. For the first time, the five-day event has set up an international cultural trade exhibition, with an exhibition area covering 20,000 square meters. The main venue of the fair is at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center. It consists of eight pavilions focused on areas such as the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area's cultural industry innovation, the integration of culture and tourism, gaming and e-sports, and Guochao, also known as Chinese trends or "China chic". A special exhibition of "Cultural and Creative China" has been set up at the fair to showcase the latest achievements in promoting the creative transformation and innovative development of fine traditional…

An inauguration ceremony for the operation of the first cross-border electric tourist coach between Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Shenzhen City in Guangdong Province is held at a cross-boundary coach terminal in Sheung Shui, Hong Kong on June 24. The 49-seat coach was designed and produced by Hong Kong International Electric Vehicles (Holdings) Ltd and Anhui Ankai Automobile Co, Ltd. Free ride service will be provided from June 25 to July 24 after the first cross-border electric tourist coach between Hong Kong and Shenzhen commences on June 24. The photo shows the motor and other power components of the tourist coach Ankai 49 while the coach stops at a cross-boundary coach terminal in Sheung Shui, Hong Kong on June 24. Guests attend the inauguration ceremony at a cross-boundary coach terminal in Sheung Shui, Hong Kong on June 24. The 49-seat tourist coach stops at a cross-boundary coach terminal in Sheung Shui and is ready for operation.

Gankeng Hakka Town is a beautifully preserved Hakka village located in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. This charming town not only showcases the rich heritage of Hakka culture but also exudes a tranquil rural ambience. The town is adorned with vibrant flowers and verdant foliage, creating a delightful ecological setting.（ Taste all China Photo） 【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】

Construction workers work at the immersed tube underwater tunnel on the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Nov. 28, 2023. Shenzhen-Zhongshan link is a core transportation hub project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It consists of one underwater tunnel, two bridges and two artificial islands, making it one of the most challenging cross-sea cluster projects in the world. The tunnel is part of a 24-km-long highway connecting Shenzhen and Zhongshan, situated on either side of the Pearl River Estuary. Lanes at the immersed tube underwater tunnel on the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Nov. 28, 2023. Drone photo shows the Lingdingyang Bridge, part of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link in south China. Drone photo shows the Lingdingyang Bridge, part of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link in south China. Drone photo shows the Lingdingyang Bridge, part of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link in south China. Highways on the east artificial island of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link in south China. Construction workers work at the immersed tube underwater tunnel on the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Nov. 28, 2023.

This photo taken on Dec. 17, 2023 shows exhibits during an exhibition featuring Syrian cultural relics at the Ningxia Museum in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. ( tasteallchina /Li Xulun) BEIJING, May 31 ( tasteallchina ) -- A collection of cultural relics from Syria is on display at the Nanjing City Wall Museum in east China's Jiangsu Province, which started on May 18 and runs until Oct. 18. This exhibition highlights Syrian culture and civilization and is part of a touring series jointly organized by Art Exhibitions China and the Directorate General of Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) in Syria. The tour began in 2021, commemorating the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Over the past three years, a total of 195 pieces or sets of Syrian treasures, including statues, reliefs and lapis lazuli necklaces, have been exhibited in museums across more than 10 Chinese cities like Shenzhen and Chengdu, attracting more than 1 million visitors. Extensive preparations were made to welcome the arrival of these treasures, including planning the transportation route and arranging various display cases to provide the relics with a safe and stable environment with ideal temperature and humidity conditions, said Jin Lianyu,…