A citizen is pictured at a reading room at Liya community public service center in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 25, 2026. Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built more than 4,400 such centers of various types. With each center covering a roughly one-kilometer, 15-minute walking radius, the network delivers all-age-friendly services to local residents, tourists, and foreign visitors.
In recent years, the centers have regularly hosted a rich variety of cultural and recreational activities, and provided amenities including public reading rooms, nursery facilities and community canteens. Receiving over 400,000 visits every day across the network, they function as both convenient public service platforms and venues for community consultation and exchanges, bringing greater warmth to community-level urban governance. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Pet supplies are provided for pet owners at a community public service center in Futian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 25, 2026. Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built more than 4,400 such centers of various types. With each center covering a roughly one-kilometer, 15-minute walking radius, the network delivers all-age-friendly services to local residents, tourists, and foreign visitors.
In recent years, the centers have regularly hosted a rich variety of cultural and recreational activities, and provided amenities including public reading rooms, nursery facilities and community canteens. Receiving over 400,000 visits every day across the network, they function as both convenient public service platforms and venues for community consultation and exchanges, bringing greater warmth to community-level urban governance. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
People dine at a canteen of Liya community public service center in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 25, 2026. Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built more than 4,400 such centers of various types. With each center covering a roughly one-kilometer, 15-minute walking radius, the network delivers all-age-friendly services to local residents, tourists, and foreign visitors.
In recent years, the centers have regularly hosted a rich variety of cultural and recreational activities, and provided amenities including public reading rooms, nursery facilities and community canteens. Receiving over 400,000 visits every day across the network, they function as both convenient public service platforms and venues for community consultation and exchanges, bringing greater warmth to community-level urban governance. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
A band rehearses in the rehearsal room of Beizhan community public service center in Longhua District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 25, 2026. Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built more than 4,400 such centers of various types. With each center covering a roughly one-kilometer, 15-minute walking radius, the network delivers all-age-friendly services to local residents, tourists, and foreign visitors.
In recent years, the centers have regularly hosted a rich variety of cultural and recreational activities, and provided amenities including public reading rooms, nursery facilities and community canteens. Receiving over 400,000 visits every day across the network, they function as both convenient public service platforms and venues for community consultation and exchanges, bringing greater warmth to community-level urban governance. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)
Children compete with AI chess robots at a community public service center in Futian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 25, 2026. Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built more than 4,400 such centers of various types. With each center covering a roughly one-kilometer, 15-minute walking radius, the network delivers all-age-friendly services to local residents, tourists, and foreign visitors.
In recent years, the centers have regularly hosted a rich variety of cultural and recreational activities, and provided amenities including public reading rooms, nursery facilities and community canteens. Receiving over 400,000 visits every day across the network, they function as both convenient public service platforms and venues for community consultation and exchanges, bringing greater warmth to community-level urban governance. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Citizens are pictured at the library of Xingang community public service center in Futian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 18, 2026. Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built more than 4,400 such centers of various types. With each center covering a roughly one-kilometer, 15-minute walking radius, the network delivers all-age-friendly services to local residents, tourists, and foreign visitors.
In recent years, the centers have regularly hosted a rich variety of cultural and recreational activities, and provided amenities including public reading rooms, nursery facilities and community canteens. Receiving over 400,000 visits every day across the network, they function as both convenient public service platforms and venues for community consultation and exchanges, bringing greater warmth to community-level urban governance. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Residents exercise at the gym of Beizhan community public service center in Longhua District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 25, 2026. Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built more than 4,400 such centers of various types. With each center covering a roughly one-kilometer, 15-minute walking radius, the network delivers all-age-friendly services to local residents, tourists, and foreign visitors.
In recent years, the centers have regularly hosted a rich variety of cultural and recreational activities, and provided amenities including public reading rooms, nursery facilities and community canteens. Receiving over 400,000 visits every day across the network, they function as both convenient public service platforms and venues for community consultation and exchanges, bringing greater warmth to community-level urban governance. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)
Citizens rest at a community public service center in Futian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 25, 2026. Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built more than 4,400 such centers of various types. With each center covering a roughly one-kilometer, 15-minute walking radius, the network delivers all-age-friendly services to local residents, tourists, and foreign visitors.
In recent years, the centers have regularly hosted a rich variety of cultural and recreational activities, and provided amenities including public reading rooms, nursery facilities and community canteens. Receiving over 400,000 visits every day across the network, they function as both convenient public service platforms and venues for community consultation and exchanges, bringing greater warmth to community-level urban governance. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
People play table tennis at Beizhan community public service center in Longhua District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 25, 2026. Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built more than 4,400 such centers of various types. With each center covering a roughly one-kilometer, 15-minute walking radius, the network delivers all-age-friendly services to local residents, tourists, and foreign visitors.
In recent years, the centers have regularly hosted a rich variety of cultural and recreational activities, and provided amenities including public reading rooms, nursery facilities and community canteens. Receiving over 400,000 visits every day across the network, they function as both convenient public service platforms and venues for community consultation and exchanges, bringing greater warmth to community-level urban governance. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)
A resident reads at the book corner of Beizhan community public service center in Longhua District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 25, 2026. Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built more than 4,400 such centers of various types. With each center covering a roughly one-kilometer, 15-minute walking radius, the network delivers all-age-friendly services to local residents, tourists, and foreign visitors.
In recent years, the centers have regularly hosted a rich variety of cultural and recreational activities, and provided amenities including public reading rooms, nursery facilities and community canteens. Receiving over 400,000 visits every day across the network, they function as both convenient public service platforms and venues for community consultation and exchanges, bringing greater warmth to community-level urban governance. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)
A man from New Zealand introduces his country during an event promoting English learning at a community public service center in Shekou of Nanshan District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 18, 2026. Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built more than 4,400 such centers of various types. With each center covering a roughly one-kilometer, 15-minute walking radius, the network delivers all-age-friendly services to local residents, tourists, and foreign visitors.
In recent years, the centers have regularly hosted a rich variety of cultural and recreational activities, and provided amenities including public reading rooms, nursery facilities and community canteens. Receiving over 400,000 visits every day across the network, they function as both convenient public service platforms and venues for community consultation and exchanges, bringing greater warmth to community-level urban governance. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
This photo taken on Oct. 25, 2026 shows the Beizhan community public service center in Longhua District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built more than 4,400 such centers of various types. With each center covering a roughly one-kilometer, 15-minute walking radius, the network delivers all-age-friendly services to local residents, tourists, and foreign visitors.
In recent years, the centers have regularly hosted a rich variety of cultural and recreational activities, and provided amenities including public reading rooms, nursery facilities and community canteens. Receiving over 400,000 visits every day across the network, they function as both convenient public service platforms and venues for community consultation and exchanges, bringing greater warmth to community-level urban governance. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)
This photo taken on April 17, 2026 shows Huahong community public service center in Futian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built more than 4,400 such centers of various types. With each center covering a roughly one-kilometer, 15-minute walking radius, the network delivers all-age-friendly services to local residents, tourists, and foreign visitors.
In recent years, the centers have regularly hosted a rich variety of cultural and recreational activities, and provided amenities including public reading rooms, nursery facilities and community canteens. Receiving over 400,000 visits every day across the network, they function as both convenient public service platforms and venues for community consultation and exchanges, bringing greater warmth to community-level urban governance. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)
A citizen gets a hair cut at Liya community public service center in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 25, 2026. Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built more than 4,400 such centers of various types. With each center covering a roughly one-kilometer, 15-minute walking radius, the network delivers all-age-friendly services to local residents, tourists, and foreign visitors.
In recent years, the centers have regularly hosted a rich variety of cultural and recreational activities, and provided amenities including public reading rooms, nursery facilities and community canteens. Receiving over 400,000 visits every day across the network, they function as both convenient public service platforms and venues for community consultation and exchanges, bringing greater warmth to community-level urban governance. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Citizens are pictured at a reading room at Liya community public service center in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 25, 2026. Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built more than 4,400 such centers of various types. With each center covering a roughly one-kilometer, 15-minute walking radius, the network delivers all-age-friendly services to local residents, tourists, and foreign visitors.
In recent years, the centers have regularly hosted a rich variety of cultural and recreational activities, and provided amenities including public reading rooms, nursery facilities and community canteens. Receiving over 400,000 visits every day across the network, they function as both convenient public service platforms and venues for community consultation and exchanges, bringing greater warmth to community-level urban governance. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
This photo taken on Oct. 25, 2026 shows the Liya community public service center in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built more than 4,400 such centers of various types. With each center covering a roughly one-kilometer, 15-minute walking radius, the network delivers all-age-friendly services to local residents, tourists, and foreign visitors.
In recent years, the centers have regularly hosted a rich variety of cultural and recreational activities, and provided amenities including public reading rooms, nursery facilities and community canteens. Receiving over 400,000 visits every day across the network, they function as both convenient public service platforms and venues for community consultation and exchanges, bringing greater warmth to community-level urban governance. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Children play in an indoor play area at Beizhan community public service center in Longhua District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 25, 2026. Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built more than 4,400 such centers of various types. With each center covering a roughly one-kilometer, 15-minute walking radius, the network delivers all-age-friendly services to local residents, tourists, and foreign visitors.
In recent years, the centers have regularly hosted a rich variety of cultural and recreational activities, and provided amenities including public reading rooms, nursery facilities and community canteens. Receiving over 400,000 visits every day across the network, they function as both convenient public service platforms and venues for community consultation and exchanges, bringing greater warmth to community-level urban governance. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)
A teacher plays games with children at a nursery in Minkang Community of Longhua District in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2026. Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built more than 4,400 such centers of various types. With each center covering a roughly one-kilometer, 15-minute walking radius, the network delivers all-age-friendly services to local residents, tourists, and foreign visitors.
In recent years, the centers have regularly hosted a rich variety of cultural and recreational activities, and provided amenities including public reading rooms, nursery facilities and community canteens. Receiving over 400,000 visits every day across the network, they function as both convenient public service platforms and venues for community consultation and exchanges, bringing greater warmth to community-level urban governance. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)
People practice calligraphy at Beizhan community public service center in Longhua District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 25, 2026. Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built more than 4,400 such centers of various types. With each center covering a roughly one-kilometer, 15-minute walking radius, the network delivers all-age-friendly services to local residents, tourists, and foreign visitors.
In recent years, the centers have regularly hosted a rich variety of cultural and recreational activities, and provided amenities including public reading rooms, nursery facilities and community canteens. Receiving over 400,000 visits every day across the network, they function as both convenient public service platforms and venues for community consultation and exchanges, bringing greater warmth to community-level urban governance. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)
Residents attend a shared reading session at Beizhan community public service center in Longhua District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 25, 2026. Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built more than 4,400 such centers of various types. With each center covering a roughly one-kilometer, 15-minute walking radius, the network delivers all-age-friendly services to local residents, tourists, and foreign visitors.
In recent years, the centers have regularly hosted a rich variety of cultural and recreational activities, and provided amenities including public reading rooms, nursery facilities and community canteens. Receiving over 400,000 visits every day across the network, they function as both convenient public service platforms and venues for community consultation and exchanges, bringing greater warmth to community-level urban governance. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)
