A Bay Area Quest Like No Other 🎉
Imagine your favorite superhero team-up—now picture 19 cities across Guangdong, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macao Special Administrative Region working together. That’s the vibe at the Chinese mainland’s 15th National Games, the first time this multi-sport festival spans three regions. It’s not just about medals; it’s a test drive for a “one-hour life circle” across the GBA.
Go the Distance: Cross-Border Races 🚴
A highlight? A road-cycling race that kicks off in Zhuhai, breezes through the Macao Special Administrative Region and ends on Lantau Island in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Plus, Hong Kong is hosting eight sports and even a community bowling event, while Macao takes on table tennis, karate and more. From the opening ceremony in Guangzhou to the grand finale in Shenzhen, events showcase seamless mobility in action.
Smart Tech Meets Green Power 🌱
Guangzhou’s “city brain” uses AI, IoT and digital twins to keep things running smoothly. Think robots, autonomous vehicles and real-time risk alerts—steps from a sci-fi movie! And projects from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region include cooling garments that lower temperatures by 5°C without electricity, keeping volunteers cool and cutting CO2 by nearly 200 tonnes.
Macao’s “1+4” Playbook 🃏
The Macao Special Administrative Region is leveraging the Games to boost tourism, health, finance, high-tech and cultural-sports trade. By repurposing venues and weaving them into long-term plans, the region is set to level up its “city of sports” dream.
The Legacy: More Than Medals 🏅
When the final torch goes out, 85% of the tech and software will shift to urban infrastructure. From smarter operations to tighter cross-border ties, the Games are laying the tracks for the GBA to become a global powerhouse. Ready, set, integrate!
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China's 15th National Games puts GBA integration on fast track
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