Literal meaning. Deep Drainage showTranscriptions. Shenzhen (/ʃɛnˈʒɛn/; Chinese: 深圳; pinyin: Shēnzhèn; Mandarin pronunciation: [ʂə́n.ʈʂə̂n] ( listen); formerly romanized as Sham Chun) is a major sub-provincial city and one of the special economic zones of China.

Why is Shenzhen important?

In 1979 it became one of Chinas first Special Economic Zones and began attracting increasing numbers of people in search of employment, leading to overpopulation. Despite the high population, Shenzhen is a garden city. It was the first Chinese city to be awarded the Nations in Bloom title in 2000.

What language is Shenzhen?

Mandarin is the mother dialect of the Chinese language and is spoken in most provinces of China, including Shenzhen. Cantonese, however, is the dialect of the Guangdong Province and because the people of Shenzhen grow up speaking Cantonese, its widely spoken.

Who is the top 10 richest man in Asia?

2021RankNameNet worth (USD):1Mukesh Ambani84.5 billion2Zhong Shanshan68.9 billion3Ma Huateng65.8 billion4Colin Huang55.3 billion26 more rows

Who is Asias richest person?

Mukesh Ambani Reliance Industries promoter Mukesh Ambani remains the wealthiest businessman in Asia with a networth of around $76.5 billion, according to Bloomberg data.