Shenzhen: Experiencing the Vitality of the Innovation Capital
The second stop was Shenzhen, a pioneer city in China's reform and opening-up, often referred to as the "Silicon Valley of China."
The students visited globally renowned tech giants such as ZTE, Hytera, and Han's Laser, gaining firsthand experience of these companies' leading positions in the global tech industry. The technological and product displays, as well as the actual production line operations of industry leaders like United Aircraft, China Coal Robotics, and W-tech Automation, left a deep impression on the students. They also visited Meituan's Shenzhen Big Data Operations Center, engaging in face-to-face discussions with company staff. At the Longhua District Urban Exhibition Hall, the students learned about the rapid economic development of Longhua District and China's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem through videos, naked-eye 3D displays, and on-site exhibitions of innovative products.
Figure 1: Visiting the Longhua District Urban Exhibition Hall in Shenzhen
Figure 2: Group photo in front of Hytera's exhibition hall
Figure 3: Visiting the drone assembly site at United Aircraft Company
Figure 4: W-tech Automation executive interacting with students and guiding them through the production line
Figure 5: Learning about China Coal Robotics
Figure 6: Exploring Han's Laser's lithium battery equipment
Figure 7: Visiting Meituan's Shenzhen Big Data Operations Center
Cultural Exchange and Future Cooperation
In Shenzhen, students explored the Huaqiangbei Electronics Market multiple times, experiencing the vast variety and scale of electronic products in China's "Silicon Valley." At the China Folk Culture Village, they not only enjoyed ethnic song and dance performances but also participated in various cultural activities. On January 21, the president of the Shenzhen Association for Promoting International Economic and Technical Cooperation, who supported the visit, returned to Shenzhen from another city to host a dinner at the Muslim-style restaurant Northwest Leader. The students once again experienced the profound depth of Chinese culinary culture.
Figure 8: Exploring the Huaqiangbei Electronics Market
