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Shenzhen深圳

South ChinaTier 16 policieslast updated 2026-05-09
Shenzhen skyline

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The first city with a dedicated OPC action plan (2026–2027): by end-2027 Shenzhen targets 500,000 m² of OPC communities and 1,000+ high-growth AI startups. District-level firepower — equity, cash, housing — is among the strongest in the country.

For foreign founders in Shenzhen

Shenzhen is especially friendly to Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, China residents, plus graduates within 5 years (¥10k startup subsidy). Foreigners from other countries follow the general WFOE path — solid, but without the OPC-specific expat perks Shanghai offers.

Policy support by dimension

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City OPC action plan 2026–2027

Issued by the Shenzhen Industry & IT Bureau (Jan 2026): 'city-level coordination + district specialization + dedicated empowerment'. Registration in Nanshan can be completed in half a day; workstation registration is supported.

Action plan, Jan 2026
Compute & AICompute
Nanshan 'Model Camp' 7-platform ecosystem

Nanshan's 'Model Camp' AI ecosystem community provides seven platforms: compute, data, compliance, open source, hardware, funding and scenarios — a full-stack support system for AI OPCs.

Policy roundup, May 2026
FundingFunding
Up to ¥10M equity + startup cash

Longgang proposes up to ¥10M in equity investment for seed-stage OPC projects; eligible founders (e.g., graduates within 5 years, HK/Macao/Taiwan, China residents) can claim a ¥10k one-time startup subsidy after 6 months of operation, plus rent subsidies and 个转企 cash rewards up to ¥10k.

Policy roundup, May 2026
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500,000 m² of OPC communities by 2027

The action plan targets 500,000 m² of OPC communities by end-2027. Longgang offers AI OPC talent up to 4 rent-free two-bedroom apartments for 1 year; Longhua adds compute infrastructure and open scenarios across ten dimensions.

Policy roundup, May 2026
Visa & stayVisa
General path + regional perks

Standard foreigner WFOE path; Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, China residents enjoy additional startup subsidies. Q-Pilot / talent programs in the Greater Bay Area can provide extra tax benefits for high-end overseas talent (15% IIT).

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District-level rollout

Nanshan (Model Camp), Longgang (OpenClaw & OPC measures, draft) and Longhua (ten dimensions) each run targeted programs under the city plan. Verify district-level eligibility as measures differ.

Policy roundup, May 2026
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