Published: 15:12, November 13, 2026
Shenzhen: A gateway to openness
By Cao Mengya, Guo Rong and Du Wenjuan

From a fishing village to a hub of innovation, Shenzhen's remarkable transformation reflects China's extraordinary journey of reform and opening-up. As the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting approaches, the city continues to embrace the world with open arms, echoing President Xi Jinping's words: "China's door to the world will not close; it will only open wider and wider."