Shenzhen

Core Cities - Shenzhen

Shenzhen is a special economic zone of the country. Known as “Pengcheng” (the City of Giant Eagle) and adjoining Hong Kong, it is an early and pilot implementation zone under the country’s reform, opening up and modernisation. Shenzhen is one of the world’s most economically vibrant cities, and an important base for high-tech research, development and manufacturing in southern China. It also has comprehensive public cultural services, bountiful cultural performances and beautiful natural environment. Shenzhen strives to leverage its leading roles as a special economic zone, a national economic core city and a national innovation city, expedite its transformation into a modern and international city, and develop itself into a city of innovation and creativity with global influence.

Population:
17.66 million
Area:
1 986 km²
GDP:
3,238.8 billion RMB
  1. Industrial Structure
  2. Primary industry (agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, fishery): 0.1% of GDP
  3. Secondary industry (industrial and construction): 38.3% of GDP
  4. Tertiary industry (service industry): 61.6% of GDP