On November 12, Reuters reported that Shenzhen showcased technological achievements such as autonomous taxis and drone coffee delivery to welcome the APEC summit. However, about 80% of the projects from over 120 startups in the Shenzhen College of Sci-Tech Innovation incubator are targeting overseas clients, with one scalp care equipment company stating they do not sell in China.
Evidence EVIDENCE
Sources 1 · Archived 0
SourceTypeReliabilityLink
李老师不是你老师
2026-11-13 10:04 · 路透社调查：习近平APEC主场展示深圳科技成就，但当地企业仍高度依赖海外市场，约八成初创项目瞄准海外客户。
First-hand
●●●●●
Context CONTEXT
Cause
Not recorded yet
This event
Reuters Investigation: About 80% of Startups in Shenzhen Target Overseas Clients
2026.11.12 · Reported
Effect
Not recorded yet
Coverage of this event COVERAGE
Sayings · 2026-11-13 10:01
Reuters Investigation: Xi Jinping Showcases Shenzhen's Tech Achievements at APEC, Yet Local Firms Remain Highly Dependent on Overseas Markets, with About 80% of Startups Targeting Foreign Clients.