China is aiming to build its southern metropolis1 of Shenzhen into a "global model city with distinguished2 competitiveness, innovation capability3 and influence" by mid-century, according to a guideline supporting Shenzhen. The document supports the city in the construction of a pilot demonstration4 area of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
中国计划在本世纪中叶将南方大都市深圳打造成一个“具有卓越竞争力、创新能力和影响力的全球模范城市”。
The guideline, released by the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council on Sunday, says that by 2025 Shenzhen should become a "modern international city of innovation" with its economic power and quality of development at the forefront of cities worldwide. By 2035, it should become a "hub for innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship" as well as a sample for China to build a "great modern
socialist5 country" at the city-level.
The
coastal6 city in south China's Guangdong Province should play a leading role in high-quality development and position itself as a demonstration city of the rule of law, the guideline stressed, calling for the creation of a "stable, fair,
transparent7 and predictable" business environment in Shenzhen.
It added that Shenzhen should become a model for a
civilized8 society and decent
livelihoods9 for its residents and a pioneer in pursuing sustainable development.