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Shenzhen Introduction
• A Chronicle Development of China's Special Economic Zones
The following is a chronicle of SEZ's development.
• Shenzhen
Shenzhen has been a rising star since China's opening up and reform process.
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Latest News
•  Shenzhen to Issue First Regulation on Personal Information Protection
The southern Chinese city of Shenzhen is drafting a regulation protecting personal information, the first of its kind in the country.
• Brilliant Fireworks Illuminate Night Sky of Shenzhen
Fireworks is set off to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishing of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone.
• President Hu Calls for More Innovation, Use of Clean Energy during Shenzhen Tour
A major focus of Hu's three-day tour that ended Monday is Shenzhen's efforts in accelerating the transformation of economic growth pattern.
• Interview: China's Special Economic Zone Good Example for Developing Countries
China's opening up and reform policy launched more than three decades ago have served as a good example for other developing countries, an Egyptian official said Tuesday.
• Foreign Press, Scholars Hail Economic Achievements of China's SEZ
Foreign press and scholars have praised the economic miracles in Shenzhen, as the southern coastal city in China's Guangdong province marked its 30th anniversary as the country's first economic reform zone Monday.
• China's First Special Economic Zone Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Shenzhen, a southern city bordering Hong Kong, marked its 30th anniversary as China's first economic reform zone Monday.
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A Visual Look Back on Shenzhen's Past 30 Years

A mobilization meeting for the capital construction front for tens of thousands of people was held in Shenzhen on November 16, 1982.

A foreign wife in a rural family of Shazui.

Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Daily came into being in a tent.

"RMB 5,250,000"-the first time land was sold at an auction in China.

White-collar workers look for jobs at a Shenzhen job market.

A young worker has her photo taken at Deng Xiaoping's centenary birthday celebration.

Foreign teachers in Nanshan go on an outing with their students.

A birds' world.

Nan'ao fishermen celebrate a wedding.

The Shenzhen Central District library is open to citizens.

The fish lantern dance is a Shenzhen intangible cultural heritage.

After fierce competition, the Shenzhen football team finally won the China Football Association Super League championship.

The 20 millionth container at the Shenzhen Port was lifted up.

The famous investor Rodgers is just as popular as any movie star in Shenzhen.

30-year-old Shenzhen, an independent city.

30 Years of Music Memories
• Tale of Spring by Dong Wenhua Listen• Walking into the New Era by Zhang Ye Listen• Going to Revive by Chorus Listen• When the National Anthem Rises by Peng Liyuan Listen
• Long Live the Motherland by Dai Yuqiang, Lei Jia, Dou Dou Listen• See Xibaipo Again by Dai Yuqiang Listen• Blessing Our Motherland by Tang Can Listen• Song of New Wind by Gan Ping Listen
• Born in 1978 by Liu Gang Listen• I Love China by Kan Liwen Listen• Road of Shenzhen by Tan Jing Listen• Song of the River by Yan Weiwen Listen
• The Song of Temporary Workers by Gu Haibin Listen• Beautiful Homeland by Yue Ling Listen• Happy Shenzhen by Zhao Jiufeng & Guan Xin Listen• Singing Happiness by Zhou Bichang Listen
• Phoenix Flowers Bloom Again by Chen Chusheng Listen• Beyond the Moon by Phoenix Legend Listen• Clouds in the Blue Sky, Books in Hands by Dark Ducks Listen• The Wings of Dream by Hang Hong Listen
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Shenzhen Changes
The majority of Shenzhen's population are immigrants. Their development is closely connected with that of their fast developing city.
Those Words
"The development and experience of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone prove that our policy of establishing such zones is correct."--Deng Xiaoping
Voices to Shenzhen
Shenzhen People
• Taichi Helps Release Pressure in Shenzhen
In Shenzhen, some young people are taking to Taichi to build their health and release stress.
See Also
Shenzhen, the first special economic zone of China, is one of the most dynamic cities in the country.