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Economy Special Economic Zone & Financial Hub: As China's first special economic zone, Shenzhen serves as a window and testing ground for the country's reform and opening-up, creating the world-renowned "Shenzhen Speed." Simultaneously, Shenzhen is one of China's three major national financial centers, with its financial sector contributing 16% to GDP in 2024. Home to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, the city boasts an expanding financial market and numerous financial institutions. Tech Innovation & Industrial Strength: Shenzhen hosts a multitude of high-tech and innovative enterprises like Huawei, Tencent, DJI, Lenovo, Xiaomi, and ZTE, leading the world in 5G communications, AI, drones, big data, and autonomous driving. These advancements drive rapid industrial growth, forming a "20+8" industrial cluster. Transportation Transport Hub: Shenzhen is a national railway hub where the Beijing-Guangzhou and Beijing-Kowloon railways intersect, featuring key stations like Shenzhen North Station. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport handled 61.46 million passengers in 2024, making it a vital aviation hub. Additionally, the city excels in port and urban rail infrastructure, with 18 metro lines spanning 595 km and the highest passenger flow intensity nationwide. Public Transit & Smart Mobility: The metro covers 96% of areas within 500 meters, with buses handling 62.6% of peak-hour commutes. Shenzhen operates the world's largest fleet of electric buses and taxis. Its "City Brain" enables real-time traffic management, while a smart parking platform integrates 2.67 million parking spaces. Culture Immigrant Culture: A melting pot of talent and labor from across China, Shenzhen embraces a diverse, open, and inclusive immigrant culture. People from all corners of the country converge here, collectively fueling the city's prosperity. Vibrant Cultural Scene: The city hosts flagship events like the ICIF (world's top cultural industry expo), Reading Month (a model for nationwide reading), and Design Week. The dance drama "Yong Chun" toured globally with 232 performances, and 10 local works have won the "Five-One Project" awards. Ecology Diverse Landscapes: Nestled along the eastern Pearl River Delta near Hong Kong, Shenzhen boasts a 260-km coastline with 52 beaches, including Dameisha and Shenzhen Bay. Forest coverage reaches 40%, and its mangrove reserve, an "international wetland," shelters 189 migratory bird species. Popular spots include Lianhuashan Park, Shenzhen Bay Leisure Belt, Dapeng Fortress, Window of the World, and Wutong Mountain. Urban Greenery: With a focus on green spaces, Shenzhen offers numerous parks like Shenzhen Bay Park and Lianhuashan Park, providing recreation while enhancing ecological quality. Society City of Volunteers: Shenzhen's 1.75 million "red vest" volunteers are ubiquitous, delivering public services that reflect the city's warmth and compassion. Education & Healthcare: The city has 17 universities, including Southern University of Science and Technology (Double First-Class), Shenzhen University (global top 300), and Shenzhen Technology University, with six disciplines ranking in the global top 1‰. Healthcare features a "7+2" high-level hospital network, national regional centers for oncology and cardiology, and 802 community clinics ensuring a "15-minute medical circle."
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