Shenzhen Global Investment Conference Attracts Over 770 Billion Yuan in 2025

The 2025 Shenzhen Global Investment Conference, themed "Open to the World, Innovate for the Future," opened on December 5 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian). Over 340 projects were signed on-site, with total investments exceeding 770 billion yuan.

More than 1,000 enterprises and institutions from over 30 countries and regions participated, including over 300 Fortune 500 companies and multinational corporations. The conference featured seven key investment themes: AI terminals and software, artificial intelligence and robotics, biopharmaceuticals and medical devices, new energy and high-performance materials, finance, culture & tourism, and the marine economy. Prominent entrepreneurs, scientists, and experts delivered speeches to showcase Shenzhen's global appeal.

Bank of East Asia, one of the first foreign banks to establish a presence in Shenzhen in 1985, inaugurated its Qianhai headquarters last year. "Shenzhen offers an ideal environment for foreign banks, with significant advantages in cross-border finance, talent, data, and information exchange," said Bi Mingqiang, Deputy Group CEO of Bank of East Asia and Executive Director of its China unit.

established HSBC Qianhai Securities in 2017, China's first foreign-controlled securities joint venture. Li Qile, Regional General Manager of Guangdong, noted the group recently relocated to its self-owned Qianhai office, reflecting long-term confidence in Shenzhen's development.

PwC operates multiple branches in Shenzhen. Li Shangyi, Vice Chairman of PwC China, highlighted Shenzhen-Hong Kong collaboration in business and talent development, with many Hong Kong-listed companies maintaining core operations in Shenzhen.