Top 10 Chinese tech and engineering marvels that amaze the world (3)

China National GeneBank (CNGB), located in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, was officially opened on Sept. 22, 2016. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

3. China National GeneBank

China National GeneBank (CNGB), located in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, was officially opened on Sept. 22, 2016, aiming to promote human health research and the conservation of global biodiversity.

Initiated by China's National Development and Reform Commission in 2011, the project was established by Shenzhen-based BGI, one of the world's leading genomics organizations. Covering an area of over 47,500 square meters, the gene bank is the world's fourth national-level gene bank, following those of the U.S., Europe and Japan.

The gene bank has saved more than 10 million bio-samples and established cooperation and research with over 100 organizations in areas such as human health, biodiversity and evolution.