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Zigong posts record environmental gains during 14th Five-Year Plan

Zigong in Sichuan province has seen a historic improvement in environmental quality over the past five years, officials said Dec. 23, as the city outlined priorities for continued green development during the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).

Key industrial projects launched in Yantan, Zigong

A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Yantan district, Zigong, on Dec. 18 to commence eight major industrial projects as part of its fourth-quarter 2025 industrial development drive.

Zigong's Nanhua Palace reopens as old teahouse

Nanhua Palace—an early 19th-century Qing-dynasty building located in Dashanpu Town of Da'an district, Zigong—officially reopened to the public as the Dashanpu Old Teahouse on Dec. 1.

International symposium onpaleontological fossil research and conservation held in Zigong

The International Academic Exchange on Paleontological Fossil Research and Conservation and Utilization was held in Zigong from Nov. 28 to 29.

2025 China Road Cycling Pro League (Zigong Stage) and Tour of Zigong kick off

The 2025 China Road Cycling Professional League (Zigong Stage) and the inaugural Tour of Zigong officially started at Zigong Nanhu Sports Center on Nov. 30. This year's event drew 155 riders from 20 professional teams nationwide, along with 1,172 amateur cyclists.

Dual fishing competitions open in Zigong

The 2025 China Lure Kayak Fishing Open Qualifier and the Sichuan Provincial Fishing Championship Points Competition (Zigong Da'an Qinglong Lake Station) commenced in Zigong.

10th International UAV Innovation Grand Prix opens in Zigong

Co-hosted by the Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Zigong Municipal Government, the 10th International Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Innovation Grand Prix kicked off on at the Zigong Aviation Industrial Park on Nov. 22.

Sichuan strengthens low-altitude economy with Zigong industry chain conference

The 2025 Sichuan Low-Altitude Economy Industry Chain Ecosystem Conference opened on Nov. 13 in Zigong, building momentum for the province's expanding low-altitude economy and industrial collaboration.

Zigong beats Luzhou 2-0 to secure Sichuan City League finals place

Backed by a packed home crowd at Zigong Nanhu Sports Center, Zigong Lantern City Shenlong beat Luzhou Jiaoxiang 2-0 on Nov. 9 to top the southern division of the 2025–26 Sichuan City Football League (Chuan Chao League) and book a spot in next March's finals.

Ton-class eVTOL completes crewed test flights in Zigong

The VOLANT VE25-100, a ton-class manned electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has successfully completed its first round of crewed test flights at Zigong Aviation Industrial Park.