a look back

You may remember the 2013 UABB the Value Factory, which aimed to place Shekou once again at the heart of Shenzhen culture. Well, today I went back, and its all real estate, complete with a horse-riding practice area. So, first post of 2024 is just a note that changes changes and more. Changes.

shekou redux

For those following the shifts in Guangdong structure, you noticed that yesterday Shekou, along with Qianhai, Nansha, and a bit of Zhuhai was designated a self-governing trade zone (自贸区). Inquiring minds want to know: what does that mean? Speculation abounds and adjustments are coming, but there seem to be two key points. Continue reading