Since its establishment in 1980, China's Shenzhen, a special economic zone, has achieved remarkable growth over the past 45 years. Its GDP soared from 270 million yuan to 3.68 trillion yuan in 2024. Today, this international metropolis stands as a vital window for the world to understand China, attracting global attention with its open business environment. What do global figures say about Shenzhen's rise? Let's hear their voices.
 
Reporter: Guo Zedong, Xie Hongzhou, Liu Xiaodi

Video: Xie Hongzhou

Script: Guo Zedong

Text: Guo Zedong

Cover: Cai Junru

Editor: Yuan Zixiang, James Campion, Shen He

Wu Wenhui (intern) also contributed to the story.