Shenzhen’s GDP reached 3.68 trillion yuan (US$507 billion) in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 5.8%. This growth rate is higher than both the national and provincial averages, ranking the city first among China’s first-tier cities, according to the city’s statistics bureau yesterday. In terms of foreign trade, Shenzhen has reclaimed its position as China’s top city after a nine-year hiatus. In 2024, the city’s foreign trade reached 4.5048 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 16.4%