Approximately 20 expats, including Shenzhen Global Communication Ambassadors and Gen Z students from the Z10 Club, visited the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on April 13 to explore the scientific and technological innovations of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and the cultural richness of traditional Chinese heritage.

　　4月13日，由深圳全球传播使者及Z世代深圳高校国际传播俱乐部成员组成的近20名国际友人一行探访香港特别行政区，开启了一场科技与文化的深度探索之旅。

　　At the 3rd InnoEX expo, which opened the same day at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and runs through April 16, the group was captivated by a dazzling array of cutting-edge technologies presented by companies from Shenzhen, Hong Kong,  other parts of China, and around the globe.

　　当日适逢第三届香港国际科创展在香港会议展览中心启幕，这场为期四天的科技盛会汇聚了来自深圳、香港、内地各省市及全球的创新力量。国际友人甫入展馆，即被现场展出的各种前沿科技深深吸引。

Felipe Vieira Setlik from Brazil tries out a motion-sensing combat robot at the 3rd InnoEX expo.

　　来自巴西的菲利普在第三届香港国际科创展上体验体感格斗机器人。

　　Felipe Vieira Setlik, a Brazilian senior training specialist at a leading Shenzhen automobile company, tested a combat robot developed by GJS Robot. As he punched, defended, and turned, he was impressed by the robot’s near-perfect synchronization with his movements, enabled through wearable tech.

　　“I really liked it — I can see this technology being applied in many areas, from work to other industries,” he said.

　　在深圳某知名车企担任高级培训专家的巴西籍员工菲利普，亲身体验了深圳市工匠社科技有限公司研发的格斗机器人。伴随着挥拳、防御、转身等动作指令，他通过穿戴式设备感受到与机器人近乎零延迟的动作同步，兴奋之情溢于言表：“这个产品太酷了！未来这项技术或许能在日常工作乃至更多领域衍生出意想不到的应用场景。”

　　Felipe was also drawn to the drones and specialty robots on display. “Today’s robots and drones are far more specialized than in the past,” he noted. “I saw robots for cleaning and rescue operations. If these technologies continue to evolve, they could benefit a much wider range of people in various scenarios.”

　　展会现场，无人机集群与应用于清洁和救援等领域的特种机器人同样令他驻足。“如今这些智能设备的应用领域较以往更趋专业化，若能进一步拓展使用场景，它们将服务于更广泛的人群。”他补充道。

　　Sava Tomoiaga from Romania explores an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. 

　　来自罗马尼亚的萨瓦体验电动垂直起降飞行器。

　　Sava Tomoiaga from Romania, legal representative of the Shenzhen Women’s International Club, marveled at a static display of an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed for low-altitude tourism and emergency rescue, developed by ZeroG Shenzhen Aircraft Industry Co., Ltd. She expressed hope that such futuristic transport could soon become part of daily life.

　　来自罗马尼亚的深圳国际妇女汇法人代表萨瓦，则在零重力深圳飞机工业有限公司展台前发出惊叹。她试乘的电动垂直起降飞行器专为低空旅游与应急救援设计，舱内设计简约且极具未来感。“期待这种交通工具能早日普及，改变我们的出行方式。”她兴奋地说。

　　With the theme “Shenzhen Technology Creates a Better Life,” the Shenzhen Pavilion features advanced AI innovations from more than 100 Shenzhen-based companies, including 27 showcasing their products in person. The pavilion highlights the city’s progress in artificial intelligence, low-altitude economy, advanced manufacturing, and technologies that enhance everyday life.

　　以“深圳科技创造美好生活”为主题，深圳携百家科技企业集体亮相本届香港国际科创展，通过深AI科技主题馆全面展示人工智能、低空经济、智能制造等领域的创新成果。

Alivia Kuchkarova, from Russia, interacts with a robot. 

　　来自俄罗斯的爱丽维娅与机器人互动。

　　In the afternoon, the group visited the Hong Kong Palace Museum, where they explored rare artifacts and gained insight into their cultural significance, craftsmanship, and design through an engaging and humorous tour guide.

　　At the “From Dawn to Dusk: Life and Art in the Forbidden City” exhibition, the group encountered over 300 artifacts offering a glimpse into the daily routines and refined lifestyles of ancient Chinese emperors and empresses.

　　Another highlight was “The Quest for Originality: Contemporary Design and Traditional Craft in Dialogue,” which showcases nearly 100 objects from the Palace Museum. The exhibition explores the enduring interplay between innovation and tradition, revealing how modern designers draw inspiration from historic craftsmanship, materials, and functional aesthetics.

　　当日下午的文化探索环节，香港故宫文化博物馆成为沉浸式课堂。在资深导赏员生动幽默的解读下，国际友人通过“紫禁一日——清代宫廷生活与艺术”特展的300余件故宫珍藏，窥见清代宫廷的晨昏韵律；“器惟求新──当代设计对话古代工艺”专题展精选的百余件工艺瑰宝，以设计、制作及使用三个角度解读中国传统工艺的艺术价值，并展现了传统技艺与现代设计的时空对话。

　　Expatriates listen attentively as a guide explains the cultural significance of a relic.

　　国际友人们聆听导赏员关于文物的详细讲解。

　　“The design exhibition impressed me the most. Both my wife and I have design backgrounds, and the focus on communication, user experience, nature, and aesthetics offered a fresh perspective,”Setlik shared.

　　菲利普特别提及了“器惟求新”设计专题展给他带来的思想碰撞：“展览从沟通、用户体验、自然共生和美学等四个维度切入，既展现了传统工艺的现代演绎，也提供了观察工业设计的全新视角，让我和从事设计相关工作的妻子都深受启发。”

　　Diana Tian, a Russian graduate student at Shenzhen University, added, “The museum visit was the best part of today’s tour. The guide was so professional and funny. The exhibits on food and clothing were unlike anything I’d seen before — I think this was the first time I truly understood a Chinese museum.”

　　深圳大学俄罗斯籍硕士生黛安娜也发出感慨：“参观香港故宫文化博物馆是今天的行程中最精彩的部分。导赏员将文物背后的文化密码转化为鲜活故事，那些关于清代饮食器皿、服饰美学的展品，让我第一次在参观中国的博物馆时收获真切领略。”

Expat participants pose for a group photo at the Hong Kong Palace Museum.

　　国际友人在香港故宫文化博物馆前合影。

　　The event was organized by EyeShenzhen, the initiator of the Shenzhen Global Communication Ambassador Program and the Z10 Club.

　　此次活动由“深圳全球传播使者计划”和“Z世代深圳高校国际传播俱乐部”（Z10俱乐部）的发起方——深圳报业全球传播中心主办。

　　The Shenzhen Global Communication Ambassador Program invites expats living in the GBA to share their stories and observations about Shenzhen across domestic and international social media platforms. Meanwhile, the Z10 Club brings together members from 10 leading universities in Shenzhen to foster cross-cultural exchange among young people from around the world. 

　　“深圳全球传播使者计划”鼓励生活在大湾区的外籍人士在国内及海外社交媒体平台上分享他们的深圳故事和见闻，而Z10俱乐部则汇聚了来自深圳十所顶尖高校的成员，为来自不同背景的国际青年搭建起一个文化交流平台，共同编织着深圳与世界的对话纽带。

内容来源：Shenzhen Daily