Chinese technology firm ByteDance is strengthening its presence in southern China with plans to establish a second headquarters in Shenzhen dedicated primarily to operations linked to its short video platform Douyin. The move signals the company’s growing commitment to the city as a
China has announced that the 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in 2026 will be held in Shenzhen, placing the dynamic southern metropolis at the center of global attention. It will be the third time China hosts the APEC summit, following
China’s journey toward autonomous transportation is accelerating as Shenzhen and Suzhou launch extensive pilot programs for self-driving vehicles, marking a new chapter in the country’s smart city evolution. Backed by local governments, AI firms, and major automakers, these trials are part of a
China’s industrial transformation is increasingly defined by automation, and nowhere is this clearer than in Shenzhen. Once known primarily as the hub of global electronics assembly, the city has evolved into a testbed for advanced robotics and smart manufacturing. Industrial robots now form
Shenzhen, often called China’s Silicon Valley, is now becoming the global capital of industrial robotics. Once a center for electronics assembly, the city has evolved into a hub where intelligent manufacturing meets automation. The rapid adoption of industrial robots is reshaping how factories
Shenzhen’s 5G Innovation Zone has emerged as a global hub for next-generation telecommunications and industrial applications. In 2025, the zone attracted over 300 foreign firms, highlighting China’s leadership in 5G deployment, smart manufacturing, and digital infrastructure. The city’s strategic investment in network infrastructure,
Robotics startups are powering factories, logistics hubs, and even healthcare. From Hardware Hub to Robotics Powerhouse For years, Shenzhen was known as the world’s hardware capital, producing smartphones, drones, and consumer electronics at breakneck speed. Today, the city is undergoing another transformation: it
