CGTN World Insight with Tian Wei: Growth and Ambition – Shenzhen 40 Years On

It's been said that Shenzhen, a southern Chinese city, was forged from reform and strengthened with opening-up. It was in 1978 that China decided to pursue reform and opening-up. And two years later in August 1980, the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone came into being, a magnet for direct foreign investment and cross-border trade. The bustling metropolis is at the heart of tremendous changes in China over the last 40 years. This once little fishing hamlet has now become one of the most vibrant cities in the world. Now with a population of over 12 million, it's home to several big Chinese tech companies, including Huawei, Tencent, and ZTE. Bordering Hong Kong, it is part of the China Greater Bay Area, which connects Hong Kong, Macao and eight other major cities in southern China. So what makes Shenzhen so attractive？What risks and opportunities lie ahead for this miracle city?

Join Tian Wei on World Insight and watch the discussion between distinguished guests such as:

• In Shenzhen: Xiao Geng

Professor at Peking University HSBC Business School

• In Beijing: Prof. Fu Jun

Academic Dean of the Institute for South-South Cooperation and Development, Peking University

• In Washington DC: Yukon Huang

Senior Associate in the Carnegie Asia Program (Research focus: China’s economic development and its impact on Asia and the global economy)

• In Shenzhen: Seungjoon (Joon) Oh (吴承俊)

Assistant Professor in Finance, Peking University HSBC Business School (Research focus: Entrepreneurial Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Governance)

• In Shenzhen: Marco Förster

Senior Associate, International Business Advisory, Shenzhen Office, Dezan Shira & Associates (DSA); Chair of the SME Forum of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

The show can be watched here https://s-url.cgtn.com/p/FAaGEA