Group 1 - The 20th China Graduate Electronic Design Competition (referred to as "Yandian Competition") was held in Longgang, Shenzhen from August 14 to 17, attracting over 8,228 participating teams and more than 30,000 participants from over 300 universities and research institutions [1] - The competition aims to equip graduate students with practical tools for effective integrated circuit design, initiated by the China Electronics Society, Tsinghua University, and Huawei in 1996 [1] - Highlights of this year's finals include exhibitions and presentations focusing on cutting-edge technologies, a talent cultivation seminar, and the "Yandian Star Challenge," which tests teams' technical skills, collaboration abilities, and result transformation thinking [1] Group 2 - Longgang was chosen as the venue for the finals due to its reputation as a talent-attracting and nurturing industrial hub, supported by initiatives like the "Thick Soil New Sprout Plan" that offers comprehensive services for innovation and technology transformation [2] - The district is developing a modern urban model that is appealing, business-friendly, and of high quality, inviting global partners to co-create a new industrial ecosystem [2]