Foshan is witnessing a significant moment with the launch of a major new industrial project.
The "Shunde Optical Valley," a project focused on the photoelectric new industry, was officially launched in Shunde's Chencun on July 15th. Its key industrial carrier, the Zhenchuang Guangzhi Park, has commenced construction.
Following its launch, the first batch of 20 key projects will be advanced, representing a total investment of nearly 5 billion Chinese yuan. These projects cover headquarters enterprises, industrial parks, power infrastructure, and transportation networks. Upon reaching full production capacity, the area's annual output value is projected to exceed 18 billion yuan.
In other local news, a section of road in Nanhai's Lishui will be closed for repairs for two months. The section on Huanzhen South Road, Beisha segment, has experienced subsidence. To ensure the safety of pedestrians and vehicles, the road will be closed from July 15th to September 15th for repairs and reinforcement of the underground sewage pipeline network.
The Foshan Museum has unveiled its annual major exhibition. "Splendor of the Eastern Capital: Cultural Relics of Tang Dynasty Luoyang" opened on July 16th, featuring 130 artifacts unearthed from Luoyang and surrounding areas. The exhibition, which runs until October 18th, comprehensively displays the grandeur of the prosperous Tang eastern capital.
Guifeng Middle School has held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new student dormitory building. The project, with a total investment of 25 million yuan, will cover an area of 979.83 square meters across six floors. The first floor will serve as a recreational sports space for students, while floors two through six will house eight-person dormitory rooms, adding a total of 1,000 new beds. The building is expected to be completed and put into use in July 2027.
In sports, the second round of the group stage for the 20th Foshan "Xijia" football league is scheduled for tonight at 8 PM at the Sanshui Yunxiushan Stadium. The newly participating Hong Kong team, Hong Kong Hongsheng International, will face the formidable team backed by the "Tanwan Youxi" company.
During the group stage, general admission to the Yunxiushan Stadium is free and does not require advance ticket booking. Additionally, the "Ao Fish Parade" will make a limited-time return on the same evening.
On a national level, the WeChat platform has announced a crackdown on违规广告 links on parking payment interfaces. The WeChat Security Center issued a notice stating that recent user complaints have identified诱导性广告弹窗 on some parking lot扫码缴费 pages.
Once verified, such违规链接 will be dealt with according to regulations, including restricting access. Users are advised to be cautious of any pop-ups requesting clicks for discounts, personal information authorization, or paid service subscriptions when using扫码缴费 in parking lots.
The National Bureau of Statistics released data on July 15th. Preliminary calculations show that China's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the first half of the year reached 69.5704 trillion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.7% calculated at constant prices.
In heartwarming social news, an eight-year-old pair of twin brothers and their mother spent a month crafting a suit of "armor" using mahjong tile mats, a creative project that impressed many online viewers.
Another story highlights the positive influence of the military. In Guangxi's Hengzhou, soldiers helped a boy clear mud from his home. Their assistance and the words, "Don't worry, we're here!" are said to have planted a seed in the boy's heart, inspiring a future desire to join the army.
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