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Shenzhen Showcases Innovation Hub Status Ahead of APEC China 2026 Hosting

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Shenzhen is preparing to host APEC China in 2026, showcasing its advanced innovation and technology.
  • The city has transformed from a fishing village into a global hub for technology and high-tech manufacturing.
  • Shenzhen's ecosystem fosters innovation from research to commercialization, with major tech companies headquartered there.

Shenzhen is positioning itself as a global leader in innovation and technology as it prepares to host APEC China in 2026. The city, known as China's Silicon Valley, offers a glimpse into a future driven by cutting-edge advancements. During an ASEAN Media Visit China Tour, journalists experienced Shenzhen's technological prowess firsthand, from robot baristas at the airport to advanced AI and health robots. Innovations like self-driving delivery vehicles, advanced drones for agriculture, and even digital traffic light information are commonplace. The city's rapid transformation from a modest fishing village into a major economic contributor in just four decades is remarkable. Shenzhen now serves as the headquarters for global tech giants such as Huawei, Tencent, BYD, and DJI, creating a powerful innovation ecosystem. As a key city within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, Shenzhen's status as a Special Economic Zone since 1980 has fueled its growth. This dynamic environment continues to drive innovation across research, design, manufacturing, and product commercialization, setting the stage for its role in APEC 2026.

5-10 years ago Shenzhen was a poor city. Now, this place known as China's Silicon Valley is home to ideas for the future.

— Li XinboLi Xinbo, Director of Press and Public Relation Mission of the People’s Republic of China to ASEAN, described Shenzhen's rapid development.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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