By Anca Ulea
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British expat Martin Crozier calls Shenzhen home. Through park runs, maths meetups and family life, he shows how the fast-growing tech city offers both high speed and deep connection.
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In Shenzhen, a fast-moving tech city in southern China, British teacher Martin Crozier has found more than just a job — he’s built a life.
From leading weekly park runs in Talent Park to hosting monthly “maths jams” in local cafés, he’s created connections between expats and locals. Living in the Shekou district with his family, Martin embraces Shenzhen’s walkability, safety and speed of change.
In a city younger than he is, he’s discovered a surprising sense of home — one grounded in community, curiosity and a love of learning.
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