Get ready, young pros! The Chinese mainland’s 15th National Games are more than just medals 🏅—they’re supercharging integration across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). Think of a “one-hour life-circle” vision: like hopping from Mumbai to Pune or zooming from Bangkok to Pattaya in a flash! ⚡
This first-of-its-kind Games is jointly hosted by Guangdong Province, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macao Special Administrative Region, spanning 19 cities. From the Guangzhou opening to the Shenzhen finale, plus Hong Kong SAR hosting eight sports and a mass-participation bowling event, and Macao SAR showcasing table tennis and karate, it’s a true GBA mega-spectacle. 🙌
New highlights? A road-cycling race that zips from Zhuhai through Macao SAR to Lantau Island in Hong Kong SAR, showcasing seamless cross-boundary mobility 🚴♀️🛥️.
Six GBA-wide pillars ensure unified operations: cross-border events, port clearance, people/vehicle docs, food safety, green event management, and synced scheduling—like next-level teamwork across regions! 🌏💪
Brains and bots 🤖
Guangzhou is rolling out its “city brain” platform, Suizhiguan, to coordinate citywide operations and respond to incidents in under five minutes. Think power-inspection robots, autonomous shuttles and real-time data analytics. A cloud-based venue system uses IoT, AI, big data and digital twins (3D digital models) to monitor crowds, spot risks and dispatch staff within minutes. Smart-city goals, unlocked! 🚀
Energy-saving cool tech ❄️
Hong Kong SAR teams bring passive micro-nano coatings on cooling garments that cut temperatures by 5°C without electricity—saving around 380,000 kWh and nearly 200 tonnes of CO₂. Bonus: a smartphone nav system helps fans find seats in seconds. High-tech meets eco-friendly! 📲🌿
“1+4” booster ✨
For Macao SAR, the Games fuel its “1+4” economic plan: a world-class tourism hub plus big health, modern finance, high tech, and cultural-sports trade. By optimizing existing venues and integrating smart solutions, Macao SAR aims to become the ultimate “city of sports.” 🎲🏙️
When the final torch dims, the real victory will be lasting infrastructure, tech upgrades and stronger bonds across the GBA. For young Asians on the move, this is your future playground—fast, connected and full of possibilities. Ready to explore the Greater Bay Area dream? 🌉🚀
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China's 15th National Games puts GBA integration on fast track
cgtn.com
