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both physically, and in Shenzhen which is rising possibly higher then Hong Kong especially economically.

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/joelkotkin/2013/04/08/the-worlds-fastest-growing-megacities/

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Having Hong Kong SO CLOSE and SO ACCECIBLE is another reason for Shekou's growth.

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Shenzhen is known internationally for it's

growth as a mega city. Not only is it's international

population rising, so is the city itself. The publication only attracts more people, along with the huge job opportunity. Who wouldn't want to raise their child in a rising city which is both clean, safe and locate themselves in a more private neighborhood of SHEKOU?

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For those who have lived in Shenzhen (Shekou) for a longer period

it is much more frustrating to see the increase in population. The Shekou

5 years ago physically has changed by being so much more, though the architecture

is similar the size is not. The growth of this international community can be

viewed as positive but ruins the purpose of a SMALL community. Not only are the

prices for housing rising, so is school fees and basic things like groceries.

The over population also forces for an environment change, as the goverment

pushes to expand Shekou pollution only grows.

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What Attracts The International & The Local To Shekou? 

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What Attracts The International & The Local To Shekou? 

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Shenzhen itself is has a very international and modern atmosphere

being located near both Macau, Hong Kong and Guangzhou which are

all large ports of international migrants. Specifically Shekou though, over

the last 5-7 years have been a consumer of most of the international

families, and here's why:

1) The Safe Environment- Though there is crime everywhere, Shekou is

safer then most neighborhoods and has a low crime rate in terms of

theft or any form of assault.

2) A Clean Environment- The air may be terrible, but physically Shenzhen

is clean, and modern! Now with the high rising apartment buildings and

The Hyatt hotel being built along with a upper class mall, Shekou will have

it all.

3) Schooling- The 3 international schools with the highest populations in Shenzhen are located in Shekou. SIS, which is entering it's 25th year with over 700 international students, QSI and Nanshan International School. Shekou is small enough for all of these educational campuses to be a safe walking distance from homes in neighborhoods like Jing shan.

4) Easy Transport- The system to move from the hustling city of Hong Kong, to the tourist destination of Macau back to your home Shekou is easy for a family, or for any individual but any means of transport which are correctly priced e.g the ferry. http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/transportation/shenzhen-hong-kong-transportation.htm

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Is the population of Shenzhen increasing enough to create stricter policies? FAMILY LIFE.

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In the last 10 years, apartment buildings including Peninsula and Coastal Rose 2/3 have been made in Shekou. Over 85% were filled with families within the first five months. The average time for an international third country family to stay in Shekou is 2 years.

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Due to increase in population by 20% in the last decade. AN INTERNATIONAL POINT OF VIEW

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New regulation in Shenzhen outlaws extra child born overseas - Global Times

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Parents who bring an additional child born abroad to the Chinese mainland will have to pay a fee after a family planning regulation was passed in Shenzhen city, South China's Guangdong Province.

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Adoptions by overseas families have increased in Shenzhen. These over seas families then continue to base themselves in the city to raise the orphans in the more international atmosphere between Hong Kong and Macau.

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With Shekou developing into a safer more international

environment, the attraction to international and Chinese families

is obvious. Negative effects are brought in as well, with families that

have been based in Shekou Shenzhen for over a decade, the change in

the once quiet and unknown environment is quickly evolving into a

more busy zone with migrant workers flooding in on job opportunity. In Shenzhen

where Shekou is right next to the ferry port connecting to Hong Kong, the area is

constantly filled with people moving around whether it's for one visit to Lauhu or

a more permanent residence. Sadly, it's not all positive. The international increase in

Shekou has created a new part of Shenzhen that is definitely positive for those Chinese

families that get to raise children in a more intercontinental environment, but for those

who have been based in SZ for over a decade or even over five years, it's not all positive.

Prices rise as the population rises, as does pollution and the safety level for children in the area. More people means more awareness in the region but it also means a larger more dangerous environment. The attraction to raise a family in this modern zone is obvious, but the continual growth of family population will end up bringing more negative

rather then positive effects.

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In Shenzhen today, specifically Shekou the amount of apartment buildings for housing over 15 floors have increased by 20%, along with prices rising 15% in the last 4 years to accommodate the cost of these high risers. Though prices are steadily rising, all apartment buildings are filled within the first two months of being opened, for example Peninsula located in Shekou is currently the highest price apartment building and also the most modern (in Shekou) and still 87% full out of it's highest 46 floors. Most of these apartments filled with families of 4-5. The fight for an apartment building that can accommodate a family as well as being modern with a good view is rising, with the prices that people are willing to play because of the benefits of the multi-cultural environment.

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As the population in SZ increases, so does the amount of families.

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Kenneth Tsui, who grew up in Canada came to Shenzhen for job oppurtunity, but stays in Shekou 7 years later with a happy family. Here's his take of the change-