Shenzhen Flashcards

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Where is Shezhen?

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South-eastern China North of Hong Kong

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What is Shenzhen known as?

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‘hardware capital of the world’

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What is the population of Shenzhen?

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Over 12 million

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What did Shenzhen start of as?

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A small fishing and agricultural village

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What was the population in 1980?

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60,000

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What is the main industry in Shenzhen?

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Tech industry

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What did the Chinese government do to increase investment within Shenzhen?

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Lowered the taxes needing to be paid by companies located in the cities to attract investment. Worked with many TNC’s having factories in Shenzhen. Free trade zone

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Why TNC’s move to Shenzhen

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As tax levels are lower as well as labour is cheap for hardworking and highly skilled workers

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