Name: Bert Hofman revisits Shenzhen: Exploring the forces behind its rise
Uploaded: 2026-11-15T10:53:32+08:00
Duration: 1 min 11 s
Description: In just over four decades, Shenzhen has transformed from a small fishing village into a manufacturing powerhouse and, more recently, a global technology hub. This autumn, CGTN invites Bert Hofman, former World Bank country director for China, Mongolia

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In just over four decades, Shenzhen has transformed from a small fishing village into a manufacturing powerhouse and, more recently, a global technology hub. This autumn, CGTN invites Bert Hofman, former World Bank country director for China, Mongolia and Korea, to revisit the city and explore the forces behind its remarkable rise. What role did government policy and entrepreneurship play? How did Shenzhen attract its first foreign investment, and how did that help lay the foundation for homegrown technology giants? Stay tuned for our upcoming feature, Shenzhen: The Making of a Miracle.

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