Shenzhen at 43, from a border town to an international city of innovation

On August 26, 2023, the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone celebrates its 43rd birthday. In just 43 years, a mere moment in history, Shenzhen has grown from a remote border town into an international city brimming with charm, drive, vitality, and innovation. Occupying only 0.02% of the nation's land area, it generates 2.6% of the country's GDP.