| On the southern coast of Guangdong Province, Shenzhen, a metropolis of more than 17 million people, is often introduced to the world through the lens of speed—its rapid rise from a fishing village to a global innovation hub in roughly 40 years has come to symbolize China's feat of modernization. Towering skyscrapers, bustling tech parks and a thriving manufacturing environment have long defined the city's public image. Yet behind this well-known image of hyper-growth lies another, quieter transformation |
