Shenzhen, China's pioneering tech hub and a symbol of reform and opening-up, fascinates scholars worldwide with its meteoric rise. In this column, Sinologists Eye Shenzhen, we invite leading experts in Chinese studies to share their unique perspectives on the city's evolution. Each edition features one prominent sinologist analyzing Shenzhen's urban development, cultural dynamics, and global significance—offering scholarly insights into how this "miracle city" reflects China's past, present, and future.