Shenzhen Special

Shenzhen to expand innovation potential

Shenzhen now has 18,650 national high-tech enterprises, four times the number of five years ago, ranking second among cities nationwide.

The city's innovation capabilities in artificial intelligence, gene sequencing, new energy vehicles and drones are already at the forefront globally.

Design and fashion take center stage in Shenzhen to showcase local culture
Updated: 2024-05-13
Shenzhen Design Week, which wrapped up on May 6, vibrantly showcased the city's ongoing effort to rebrand itself within the culture and fashion scene, according to local officials.
Expats excited to participate in Shenzhen Marathon
Updated: 2023-02-20
The much-anticipated Shenzhen Marathon returned on Sunday after a three-year hiatus, with 20,000 runners participating in the event's full and half marathons.
City takes lead in renminbi globalization
Updated: 2022-10-30
The financial hub of Shenzhen in South China has been taking the lead in advancing the internationalization of renminbi, promoting the facilitation of cross-border renminbi settlement and exploring cross-border business innovation over the past decade.
Foreign investors flock to southern metropolis
Updated: 2022-10-30
Raj Oswal is an Indian-American who grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area in the United States and is now pursuing a career as a tech geek in Shenzhen, a part of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Shenzhen plans future with cutting-edge tech
Updated: 2022-10-30
Shenzhen, a southern metropolis that used to be a small fishing town four decades ago, has become legendary for its transformation into a renowned innovative city boasting cutting-edge technologies and strong industries.
Chinese culture and AI inspire fashion designers
Updated: 2022-10-30
Chinese fashion designer Zhao Huizhou presented her latest creations carrying the ethnic cultural elements of Miao during Milan Fashion Week held from Sept 20-26.
S/S 2023 Shenzhen Fashion Week opens
Updated: 2022-10-27
The Spring/Summer 2023 Shenzhen Fashion Week kicked off on Oct 25 at OCT Harbor in Nanshan district of Shenzhen, Guangdong province.
Milan painter shares his works inspired by Shenzhen
Updated: 2022-10-20
In the third episode of Decade of Transformation, Lele Fioroni, a painter from Milan, shares his works inspired by Shenzhen's buildings and Chinese characters.
A feast for all senses along hiking trails
Updated: 2022-10-17
During workday rush hours, the Dasha River Ecological Corridor, which runs through Nanshan district from the north to the south, is always bustling with cyclists.
Foreign trade up 590b yuan in a decade
Updated: 2022-10-17
Shenzhen's foreign trade increased from 2.95 trillion yuan ($415 billion) in 2012 to 3.54 trillion yuan in 2021, with its exports taking the lead among Chinese mainland cities for 29 consecutive years, data from Shenzhen Customs showed.
Colombian biologist explores Shenzhen's biodiversity
Updated: 2022-10-13
A series of short videos made by EyeShenzhen and Shenzhen Daily have been released recently which share expats' views of Shenzhen and present the city's tremendous changes in the past 10 years.
Shenzhen celebrates 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return
Updated: 2022-07-01
A dazzling light show was displayed in Shenzhen yesterday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland.