Special Economic Zones of High Technological Development in China: Shanghai and Shenzhen

Since 1979, China has experienced dazzling economic progress thanks to economic reforms and Special Economic Zone (SEZ) projects. Disciplined labor processes and government involvement have been key factors in its financial and technological success. Cities such as Shanghai and Shenzhen have become fundamental pillars in scientific and technological development, based on the creation of new energies, robotics, health, telecommunications, biotechnology, genetics, space exploration, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, making the Asian giant a global technological hub. The objective of this research is to analyze the technological impact of Shanghai and Shenzhen, considered as Special Economic Zones of High Technological Development (ZEEADT) because they are fundamental pillars in the continuity of China as the first world economic power. As a result of this efficiency, the Asian country has continued to grow and strengthen even during the economic slowdown caused by COVID-19.