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In 1980, under Deng Xiaoping, China began its ascent with the establishment of special economic zones, one notably being Shenzhen. Once a small town now transformed into an economic powerhouse, Shenzhen's meteoric rise is emblematic of the hundreds of cities across China that have become vital cogs in the global economy. Over the last few decades, the systematic reforms led to remarkable achievements, such as lifting millions out of poverty and reducing the cost of consumer goods worldwide.