Shenzhen is a prefecture-level city located in the Guangdong province of China. Situated on the east bank of the Pearl River estuary along the central coast, it borders Hong Kong to the south, Dongguan to the north, Huizhou to the northeast, and Macau to the southwest.
As a special economic zone, Shenzhen is one of China's most populous urban centers, with a population of 17.5 million as of 2020, ranking third in the country after Shanghai and Beijing. The city serves as a major global metropolis and a significant maritime hub, housing the Port of Shenzhen, which is ranked as the world's fourth-busiest container port.
In recent years, Shenzhen has established itself as a premier economic center, with its GDP surpassing that of both Hong Kong and Singapore. The city is characterized by its rapid development and its role as a key driver of regional and global commerce.