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The astonishing rise of Shenzhen, China’s gadget capital

Container trucks cross a bridge in front of the 100-floor Kingkey 100, the tallest building in downtown Shenzhen neighboring Hong Kong, May 16, 2012.  REUTERS/Bobby Yip (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS) - GM1E85G1I1801

90% of the world’s electronics come from Shenzhen, including toys and televisions. Image: REUTERS/Bobby Yip

Briony Harris
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