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Living in Shenzhen: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Shenzhen.

Guide updated byNatallia Slimani, on 01 October 2022

As a highly developed region and China's third most attractive city, Shenzhen is a real gateway to the rest of the world. It is an ideal destination for expatriation thanks to its modern urban landscape. Shenzhen is deemed to be one of the best places to live in China.

Moreover, it attracts foreign professionals, businessmen and investors in large numbers thanks to its impressive wealth and its economic dynamism.

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Natallia holds a degree BA (Honours) in English Language and Simultaneous Interpreting and worked as a writer and editor for various publications and media channels in China for ten years.

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