EconomyReform, opening up and innovation: Unpacking Shenzhen's success story
An opinion article presents Shenzhen's reforms, institutional opening and innovation as the foundations of its development ahead of hosting the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in November. It highlights pilot reforms, cooperation with Hong Kong in Qianhai and Hetao, and says foreign trade reached 4.55 trillion yuan in 2025 while exports ranked first among mainland cities for 33 consecutive years.
Reform, opening up and innovation: Unpacking Shenzhen's success story
Economy