TechShenzhen’s ‘one-kilometer’ supply chain draws global buyers for AI hardware
Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei electronics market, dubbed “China’s Hardware Silicon Valley,” has attracted nearly 8,000 foreign buyers a day on average this year. Its dense supply chain can source more than 100 component types within a day and produce prototypes within a week. AI products made up 61% of district electronics by July 2026, with sales up over 55% in the first seven months year on year.
Shenzhen’s ‘one-kilometer’ supply chain draws global buyers for AI hardware