City Focus

Chongqing: Spearheading Development in Western China

Most Europeans know little, or perhaps nothing, about this megalopolis in Southwest China. Until 1997 it was part of Sichuan province, thereafter it was separated from the province and began to emerge as the main hub for development amongst China’s western regions. It is the…

Shenzhen City

Shenzhen: Emergence of a Megalopolis

Following decades of progress Shenzhen is revealing itself as a major player in the ongoing development of China’s economy. Often referred to as the ‘Silicon Valley’ of Southern China

Guangzhou: Still a Centre for Trade and Innovation

Guangzhou plays a unique role as the capital of Guangdong province, which has the largest regional GDP of China’s provinces and is the country’s biggest exporter