As Shenzhen firms increasingly look beyond domestic markets, their journeys offer valuable lessons in strategy, resilience, and global competitiveness.

In this column, we present you the stories of Shenzhen.

Gen-Zers, born during the late 1990s and early 2000s, have come of age in the smartphone era and are often viewed as more self-assured and precocious compared to earlier generations. With China’s ongoing process of opening up, a growing contingent of foreign Gen-Zers opt to study, work, and reside in China. In this column, Shenzhen Daily reporters delve into the experiences of international Gen-Zers as they navigate a new life in China, striving for personal growth, and engaging in cultural exchanges with the local community.

Winners of the sixth Expats Eye Shenzhen Photo Contest have been unveiled! This year's contest, held from July 19 to Sept. 20, was divided into four categories: Shenzhen Cityscape (C1), Shenzhener (C2), Shenzhen Tech (C3), and Shenzhen Nature (C4). The organizing committee received submissions from 90 contestants representing countries such as the U.K., the U.S., Japan, Ukraine, France, Germany, Serbia, the Philippines, and Italy. Fifteen entries were submitted via the contest's official Instagram account.

The China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF), the nation’s premier technology exhibition, is in town. This prestigious event is set to commence at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center in Bao’an District, with the opening on Nov. 14 and continuing through to Saturday. Hailed as China’s No.1 tech fair and now in its 26th edition, the fair is poised to gather over 5,000 renowned enterprises and international organizations from more than 100 countries and regions, pooling the world’s cutting-edge technologies under one roof.

“Shenzhen Pulse,” EyeShenzhen’s new column featuring the stories of expat residents in Shenzhen. Part of EyeShenzhen’s “Shenzhen StoryWorks” project, this column, with both articles and videos, will showcase the diverse lives of expat residents active in various fields in the city.  Through the stories of the interviewees, who are scientists, designers, architects, engineers, artists, scholars, corporate executives, startup founders, vloggers and professionals in other fields, you can gain insight into the dynamic, open and diverse vibe of different industries in Shenzhen.  

June and July are the high season for foreigners working and living in Shenzhen terminating their contracts and heading for their home countries. Here are some useful information that foreigners may need before leaving China.

The 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) has opened at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center in Bao’an District. Welcome to ICIF!

An increasing number of expats are chasing their dreams in Shenzhen, a city of future.

As an important showcase for China’s reform and opening-up achievements, and a tech-driven innovative city, Shenzhen plays a special role in telling China’s stories. Shenzhen is not only a mecca for entrepreneurs, but also a coveted stop for foreign heads of state and government. The city has become a must-visit option for many foreign political dignitaries visiting China.

Marked by innovation, new quality productive forces are advanced forms of productivity that represent a departure from traditional economic growth models. These forces align with China’s new development philosophy, which prioritizes innovation and sustainability. They encompass high tech, efficiency, and high-quality productivity methods. The rise of new quality productive forces signals a transformative shift in China's economic landscape, with research and development serving as the driving force behind emerging technologies and the advancement of new quality productive forces.

To better serve foreign visitors and expats arriving in Shenzhen, we hereby present "A Foreigner's Guide to Shenzhen." Featuring guidebook-style videos and articles, the series will cover various aspects of living, working and travelling in the city from the moment expats arrive, from residency and payments to transportation.