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Held in Shenzhen from July 9 to 11, the 2026 MEBO-NBA Sacramento Kings International Youth Basketball Exchange Program was co-hosted by Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports, the Sacramento Kings, MEBO Group and California Capital - Sacramento China Office. The opening ceremony featured a dynamic fusion of tradition and innovation, with robot performances and Wing Chun martial arts setting the stage. Distinguished guests – including Kevin Xu, Chairman of the Board of MEBO Group; Pauline Kao, U.S. Consul General in Guangzhou; Antonio Yung, envoy of the California Capital-Sacramento China Office; John Rinehart, President of Business Operations for the Sacramento Kings; and NBA Hall of Famers Vlade Divac and Peja Stojaković – jointly launched the program. Kevin Xu stated in his address that the annual MEBO-Kings Youth Basketball Exchange program is designed to deepen friendly interactions between young people from China and the United States. With Shenzhen set to host the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting this November, the event acts as a meaningful prelude to the summit, embodying unique contemporary significance and forging lasting memories of cross-cultural youth dialogue. During the event, guests visited DJI to explore Shenzhen's tech prowess, and engaged with students at Shenzhen University and Shenzhen Foreign Languages School for cultural and sports activities, gaining a firsthand experience of the city's dynamic, open, and innovative spirit. #MEBO #SacramentoKings #YouthBasketball #SinoUSExchange #APEC2026Shenzhen #Shenzhen