China’s tech hub Shenzhen saw its population drop by 19,800, which was the first population drop since the city was established in 1979. An economist believes that the population decline can be attributed to the harsh zero-COVID policy, China’s decoupling from the United States, and the relocation of the industrial chain, which have led to […]
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Shenzhen’s Resident Population Falls for First Time Since City’s Founding in 1979
May 16th, 2023 Awake Goy
15,000 Evacuate as Shenzhen Skyscraper Wobbles in Fine Weather Without Earthquake
May 20th, 2021 Awake Goy
A 70 plus-story skyscraper in China’s tech hub of Shenzhen city swayed again on Wednesday, after it inexplicably wobbled and caused 15,000 people to evacuate the day before. No earthquake had been reported in the region, which was only experiencing light winds. The swaying of the 21-year-old building started at approximately 12:31 p.m. local time on […]