Which of the following is not a reason why shenzen, china, is considered an emerging global city? a. it is growing in importance in its region. b. it is located in a special economic zone, making it attractive to foreign investment. c. it has good transportation and manufacturing centers. d. its economic growth is declining.

The correct answer is D. Its decline in its economic growth is not a reason why Shenzen, China, is considered an emerging global city.

Explanation:

A global city is a city that plays a crucial role in the world in terms of culture and economy.  London, Paris, New York and Tokyo are often seen as the four dominant global cities, at least measured by economic power. The ever-growing cities, in terms of population and economy, mean that the concept may be expanded, that is, several of today's secondary cities take the step next to today's four dominants and that new cities are added under the concept of global city.

As we can see, global cities have an enormous economic influence over their regional environments. Therefore, a city's economic decline would not be a reason for it to be considered an emerging global city.