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Video: Changing China - Shenzhen's road of innovation

Through the focused and dedicated development of its creative industries, Shenzhen, Guangdong province, has grown from a tiny fishing village into China's innovative heart. Concepts of modern design pulse through the city, leading the nation's major industries, from high-tech software to fashion. As newer industries such as biotechnology and pharmaceuticals continue to develop, Shenzhen's recent focus on new materials has pushed electronics and telecom manufacturing to the forefront of the city's largest industries.