深圳|Introduction to Shenzhen

Shenzhen owes its development to China’s Reform and Opening-up. Established as a city in March 1979, it became the country’s first Special Economic Zone in August 1980.

Known as the "the City of Peng"， Shenzhen is a coastal city in southern China, adjacent to Hong Kong, China. Shenzhen administers nine districts—Futian, Luohu, Yantian, Nanshan, Bao’an, Longgang, Longhua, Pingshan, and Guangming—as well as Dapeng New District and the Shenzhen-Shanwei Special Cooperation Zone. The city covers a total area of 1,997.47 square kilometers, with a coastline stretching 260.5 kilometers. It enjoys a subtropical monsoon climate, with an annual average temperature of 23.0°C. By the end of 2024, Shenzhen had a permanent population of 17.9895 million, with an average resident age of 32.5.

Over the past four decades, Shenzhen has transformed from a small fishing village into a modern international metropolis—a miracle in the history of global development achieved by the Chinese people. In 2025, Shenzhen’s GDP reached 3.87318 trillion yuan, ranking third nationwide. The city’s total output value and value-added of industrial enterprises above designated size have maintained the top position among Chinese cities for four consecutive years. Its total import and export volume has led all Chinese cities for two consecutive years.

Known as China’s "Silicon Valley" and the "Southern Center of Technology"， Shenzhen is a major hub for high-tech industries and advanced manufacturing. It is home to world-renowned technology companies such as Huawei, BYD, Tencent, and DJI. It is also the first Chinese city to be designated a "City of Design" by UNESCO. In 2025, the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster topped the Global Innovation Index rankings. Shenzhen’s R&D investment intensity ranked first among Chinese cities, while its PCT international patent applications maintained the leading position nationwide.

Shenzhen is striving to build itself into an economic center of greater global influence and a modern, international metropolis, aiming to lead the way and serve as a pioneering force in advancing Chinese modernization.