Shenzhen holds full rehearsal for closing ceremony of 15th National Games

A full rehearsal of the closing ceremony of the 15th National Games was held in Shenzhen City, south China's Guangdong Province, on Sunday.

This marks the first time that the National Games will feature a closing ceremony with a water-stage design set against a backdrop of cityscape.

The closing ceremony consists of six chapters, showcasing traditional elements including local intangible cultural heritage and Lingnan culture, alongside modern elements like cutting-edge technology and the integration of cultures from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Talents from Guangdong Province, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ( HKSAR) and the Macao Special Administrative Region (Macao SAR) have worked closely, seeking to demonstrate the culture and sense of unity of the Greater Bay Area with their performances.

"The highlight of the closing ceremony is the breathtaking scenery where the sea and sky merge into one. The entire stage resembles a canvas, creating stunning visual effects during the performance that displays the rich culture of Shenzhen, the Greater Bay Area, and China," said Shen Chen, chief director of the closing ceremony.

Shen said that the closing ceremony aims to surprise its audience with innovative athlete participation while display the beauty of sports, speed, and power through the integration of sports and art.

"[For example,] in the fourth chapter, the stage will unexpectedly vanish, allowing the performance to take place on the water's surface. Children will perform artistic swimming and boys who row dragon boats will dance. The performance will culminate in the creation of a four-tier human ladder, symbolizing the spirit of unity," Shen added.

The National Games is China's largest multi-sport event. The 15th National Games are being hosted for the first time by Guangdong Province, the HKSAR), and the Macao SAR. Running from Nov 9 to 21, the Games have attracted over 14,000 elite athletes from across the nation.

Shenzhen holds full rehearsal for closing ceremony of 15th National Games

Shenzhen holds full rehearsal for closing ceremony of 15th National Games

Shenzhen holds full rehearsal for closing ceremony of 15th National Games

Shenzhen holds full rehearsal for closing ceremony of 15th National Games

Shenzhen holds full process, full-element rehearsal for closing ceremony of 15th National Games

The two-day 2025 Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Conference concluded on Friday in Shanghai, where multiple globally leading "China solutions" took center stage.

Under the theme "Brain connects the world, wisdom gathers in Shanghai," the event gathered research teams from major universities, leading industry developers, and experts across the BCI sector to strengthen the connection between research, application, and policy.

As part of the event, the first BCI competition featured four categories—fatigue detection, emotion recognition, brain-controlled robotic cars, and brain-controlled robotic arms - with 40 out of nearly 100 teams from across China received prizes.

In the BCI Industry Innovation Exhibition Zone, more than a dozen frontier-tech companies presented cutting-edge technologies ranging from key components to comprehensive system-level solutions.

Exhibits spanned the entire technology chain, from underlying hardware to clinical applications, covering fields such as sleep intervention, mental illness treatment, and rehabilitation for degenerative diseases—highlighting the latest trends in BCI development.

"We completed the first domestic clinical trial this March, and next year we will launch large-scale clinical trials," said an exhibitor named Chen Yaoxu.

Shanghai has established China's first future industry cluster dedicated to BCI technologies. During the conference, several new innovation platforms—including a BCI service platform and a joint laboratory for digital neuromedicine - were inaugurated.

"We are guided by clinical needs and clinical scenarios. At the same time, we are opening high-quality EEG datasets for enterprises to support their algorithm research and guide them in developing concrete products that truly address real-world needs," said Wang Zhuoyao, BCI Project manager of Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission.

Shanghai conference highlights China's cutting-edge brain-computer interface innovations