Discover Shenzhen
Your essential guide to exploring China's innovation capital during APEC 2026 and beyond
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Where in the World?
Coordinates
22.5431°N, 114.0579°E
Southern China, bordering Hong Kong
Timezone
CST (UTC+8)
No daylight saving time
Current Time in Shenzhen
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From Fishing Village to Global Tech Hub
Witness one of history's most remarkable urban transformations
13.77M
Population
Urban agglomeration (2026)
¥3.87T
GDP (2025)
Fastest growth among tier-1 cities
5.5%
Annual Growth
2021-2025 average
50,300
Millionaires
140% growth (2013-2023)
The Shenzhen Story
1979
The Beginning
A small fishing village with just 30,000 residents, selected for China's first Special Economic Zone experiment.
1980-2020
Rapid Transformation
GDP grew from ¥270M (1980) to ¥2.78T (2020), becoming China's gateway to international trade and innovation.
2026
Innovation Capital
Leading China's tier-1 cities with 5.5% growth, home to tech giants, and ranked as Alpha global city.