China’s skyscraper expertise earns Shenzhen a place on global watch list

South China Morning Post · Emma Ma · 2026-11-06 10:00 UTC

The Shenzhen Bay Financial Centre Tower is scheduled for completion in 2029 after construction stalled during Evergrande’s debt crisis.

China’s construction expertise has gained fresh international recognition, with Shenzhen named among the top cities to watch for high-rise development in 2027 by a UK industry publication. A skyscraper originally planned as the headquarters of failed property giant China Evergrande Group was among the projects highlighted.

London Construction Magazine included Shenzhen in its “Global Tall Building Construction 2027: Ten Cities to Watch” list on Thursday, citing the city’s experience building complex skyscrapers, its specialist engineering capabilities and its growing role in international collaboration.

One project highlighted was the Shenzhen Bay Financial Centre Tower, which is scheduled for completion in 2029.

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