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Established in 2004, the Creative Cities Network connects cities who want to share experiences, ideas and best practices for cultural, social and economic development. Cities may apply to be endorsed by the Network and join the programme to ensure their continued role as centres of excellence and to support other cities, particularly those in developing countries, in nurturing their own creative economy. The Network is divided into seven categories including literature, film, music, crafts and folk art, design, media arts, and gastronomy. A total of 25 cities have joined the Network. The Shenzhen conference on 6-9 December 2010 will be the first UNESCO Creative Cities Network meeting to be held in China. Scholars, industry insiders and government officials from all around the world are invited to attend the conference. To find out more visit UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2010 Shenzhen International Conference.

CROWDS cheered at a spectacular fireworks display at the southern square of the Civic Center that celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone and heralded a new beginning. Read more and see pictures in the Shenzhen Daily newspaper article Fireworks herald new beginning.

Shenzhen has proudly celebrated it’s 30th birthday as China’s first economic reform zone.

To find out more about this  very significant occasion see this Special Feature from China Network Television (CNTV).