What happens when a region of 86 million people becomes a giant economic experiment?

In this episode of Tech Stories, we uncover one of the most remarkable economic transformations in modern history. The Perl River Delta including , Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

Just a few decades ago, much of this region looked very different. Today it is home to some of the world's most influential technology companies, including Huawei, Tencent, DJI, and BYD. Together, these cities have helped transform southern China into a global powerhouse of manufacturing, innovation, finance, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology.

Along the way, we tell the extraordinary story of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei — a man who grew up in poverty during China's turbulent years, survived famine and political upheaval, and later founded one of the world's most important technology companies at age 43.

From the rise of Shenzhen's Special Economic Zone to Hong Kong's role as a global financial gateway, this episode explores how policy, education, entrepreneurship, infrastructure, and ambition combined to create the modern Greater Bay Area.

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