On May 21, the 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industry Fair opened at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. The Guangdong delegation showcased a range of highlights, dividing the entire exhibition area into sectors such as cultural creativity, online audiovisual, animation, games, e-sports and trendy toys, film, television, publishing and performing arts, cultural technology, news media, and cultural equipment manufacturing. This layout demonstrated the industrial chain arrangement of the Greater Bay Area, upgrading the traditional “product display” into “scenario experience.”
Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center
The Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, located in the city’s Bao’an District, is one of the largest exhibition venues in the world, covering a massive floor area of over 4 million square feet. Completed in 2019, it was built to support Shenzhen’s rapid growth as a global technology and trade hub, hosting major events like the China Hi-Tech Fair. Its modern design and strategic location near the Pearl River Delta make it a key driver for international business and cultural exchanges.
Greater Bay Area
The Greater Bay Area is a dynamic economic and cultural region in southern China, encompassing major cities like Hong Kong, Macau, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. Historically, it has been a hub of trade and cultural exchange, with roots in the ancient Maritime Silk Road and later playing a pivotal role in China’s modern economic reforms. Today, it is a key driver of innovation and integration, linking diverse urban centers into a unified powerhouse.
Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center
The Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, located in the Bao’an district of Shenzhen, China, is one of the largest exhibition venues in the world, covering a total floor area of about 1.6 million square meters. Opened in 2019, it was built to support Shenzhen’s rapid economic growth and its role as a global hub for trade and innovation, hosting major events like the China International Hi-Tech Fair. Its construction reflects the city’s transformation from a small fishing village into a modern metropolis over the past few decades.
Greater Bay Area
The Greater Bay Area is a dynamic economic and cultural region in southern China, encompassing Hong Kong, Macau, and nine major cities in Guangdong Province, including Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Historically, this area has been a vital gateway for trade and cultural exchange, with cities like Guangzhou serving as key ports on the ancient Maritime Silk Road. Today, it is a rapidly developing hub for innovation, technology, and finance, aiming to integrate these cities into a world-class metropolitan cluster.
Pearl River Delta
The Pearl River Delta is a densely populated and economically vibrant region in southern China, where the Pearl River flows into the South China Sea. Historically, it was a key area for early trade and agriculture, but it transformed into a global manufacturing and technology hub starting in the late 20th century, driven by rapid urbanization and economic reforms. Today, it includes major cities like Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong, making it one of the world’s most important economic zones.
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Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center
The Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, located in the Bao’an district of Shenzhen, China, is one of the largest and most modern exhibition venues in the world. Opened in 2019, it was built to support the city’s rapid economic growth and its role as a global technology and trade hub, replacing the older Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center. The venue covers a massive area of about 1.2 million square meters, featuring 19 exhibition halls and serving as a key site for major international events like the China Hi-Tech Fair.
Greater Bay Area
The Greater Bay Area is a dynamic economic and cultural region in southern China, encompassing nine cities including Hong Kong, Macau, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. Its history is rooted in the Pearl River Delta’s long-standing role as a trade hub, with cities like Guangzhou dating back over 2,000 years as a key port on the Maritime Silk Road. Today, it is a strategic initiative to integrate these cities into a world-class innovation and technology center, fostering collaboration and economic growth.
Pearl River Delta
The Pearl River Delta is a densely populated and economically vibrant region in southern China, where the Pearl River flows into the South China Sea. Historically, it was a key area for early trade and agriculture, but since the late 20th century, it has transformed into a global manufacturing and technology hub, encompassing major cities like Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. Its rapid development has made it one of the most important economic zones in the world.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a major global financial hub and a Special Administrative Region of China, known for its dense urban skyline and deep natural harbor. Originally a sparsely populated area of fishing villages, it was colonized by the British Empire in 1842 after the First Opium War, later expanding with the addition of the New Territories in 1898. The territory was handed back to China in 1997 under the “one country, two systems” principle, which was intended to preserve its distinct legal and economic systems for 50 years.
