Nowhere is Shenzhen’s “Silicon Valley of China” moniker more appropriate than when strolling the city’s Huaqiangbei district. It buzzes with tech enthusiasts, inventors and global buyers, all drawn to its legendary electronics markets. You’ll see cutting-edge developments in everything from drones to smartphones, with tech giants like Huawei and Tencent innovating globally here. The impressive #19 Business Ecosystem ranking is bolstered by the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone’s 2025 measures to smooth cross-border e-commerce and finance with Hong Kong. Meanwhile, the Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base (about 290 acres of next-gen offices and housing) continues to advance, anchoring long-term HQ demand. The city’s retail firepower (#4 Shopping) levels up in Shekou’s Prince Bay, where the art-driven K11 ECOAST began phased openings in 2025, fusing galleries, chef-led dining and waterfront promenades made for #18-ranked Instagram moments. Trade floors are packed, validating a #3 Convention Center ranking: Shenzhen World hosts 2025’s Shenzhen International Semiconductor Exhibition & IC Exhibition and Shenzhen International Industrial Automation & Robotics Expo (SIA), pulling global buyers a short hop from the airport. Speaking of which, Airport (#17) is climbing fast: Bao’an’s third runway ran trial flights in August.