Shenzhen in south China's Guangdong Province has fast become a global hub for high-tech bicycle manufacturing, with innovation and industrial upgrades fueling record exports and boosting the global profile of China-made cycling products. Leading the charge is XDS Shenzhen Xidesheng Bicycles, the largest manufacturer of carbon-fiber bicycles in the world, with an annual capacity exceeding 10 million units. The company has a complete industrial chain, covering all links from new material research and development, to automated production lines and channel sales. According to at Xidesheng, continual investment in research and development based on consumer feedback has propelled their carbon fiber frame technology and smart cycling systems to the forefront of international standards. The popularity within the bicycle industry has catalyzed the sales of production equipment, sportswear, and cycling consumables, driving Shenzhen's bicycle products towards rapid internationalization. According to data from Shenzhen Customs, in the first seven months of 2025, Shenzhen exported bicycles worth 680 million yuan (about 95.36 million U.S. dollars), representing a year-on-year increase of 50.8 percent. The top three export markets are ASEAN, Russia and South Korea, with exports of 120 million yuan, 65.975 million yuan and 59.618 million yuan, respectively. Meanwhile, China stands as a global powerhouse in both bicycle production and consumption. According to the data from the Chinese Cycling Association, in 2024, the total output value of the country's bicycle industry exceeded 300 billion yuan. Among them, the sales of sports bicycles increased by 18 percent year on year, and the sales of smart power-assisted bicycles increased by 25 percent year on year. The domestic production rate of core components of bicycles is also continuously rising. Shotlist: Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, south China - Recent: 1. Various of bicycle production line, facilities, technicians, workers; 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Liang Wei, staff member engaged in R&D and sales, XDS Shenzhen Xidesheng Bicycles (partially overlaid with shot 3): "Based on consumer demand as conveyed from the sales end, we will continuously invest in research and development. Currently, our carbon-fiber frame technology, including our intelligent riding system, has reached a world-class level."; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 3. Various of facilities, technicians at work; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 4. Various of customers in bike shop, bikes; 5. Various of cyclists; 6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xiong Xin, secretary, Chinese Cycling Association (starting with shots 4-5): "Investments in technological research and development, equipment manufacturing, sales and maintenance within the bicycle industry are increasing across China. The bicycle industry has become a vital engine driving local economies. We have also noticed a growing presence of 'Made in China' in high-level international competitions and even on the streets and alleys abroad."; 7. Various of cyclists. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]