Once promising city now in need of a tune-up

SHANTOU, Guangdong - One of the first cities opened up to the outside world when China launched its major reform 30 years ago was Shantou.

With more than 5.6 million residents, this coastal city in Guangdong province relies heavily on the many toy factories based in Chenghai district, or so-called "City of Toys".

However, as the country attempts to move away from labor-intensive industries, residents say the city is falling behind and needs to be urgently updated.