Embark on a captivating journey through the dynamic automotive industry of the Yangtze River Delta! Chosen as our sightseeing destination for its position as a cornerstone of China's economy, this region boasts a complete industrial chain and is home to renowned domestic and international automotive manufacturers and research institutes. In recent years, the Yangtze River Delta region has yielded significant results in coordinating its industrial clusters, establishing a "4-hour industrial circle" for new energy vehicles (NEVs), with approximately 80% of critical components, materials, and services now sourced within this radius(1).
In the first quarter of 2025, the region produced 1.1123 million new energy vehicles, representing over one-third of the national output, further cementing its position as the nation's leading NEV manufacturing hub(2).
Join us for the exciting industrial investigation tour! Discover the groundbreaking advancements in new energy vehicles and smart connected vehicles in the Yangtze River Delta. Experience firsthand how industry collaboration and innovation are shaping the future of the global automotive sector. (1) Source: cinic.org.cn
(2) Source: The Paper
Application Period: Coming soon
Event Date: 28 - 29 November 2025 (Fri, Sat)
Duration: Full day
*Tour fee which will cover transportation and lunch will be applied, for details please refer to the application form.
1. Shanghai's Lin-gang Special Area
- The area prioritises innovation, especially in promoting the international data economy and high-tech industries, resulting in significant growth and attracting investments1.
- Key sectors see substantial growth with innovation-driven development in industries like intelligent cars and advanced technology.
- Industrial output grows annually by 34.6%2.
- The visit will focus on digital manufacturing, intelligent chassis production, and smart manufacturing.
(1) Source: lingang.gov.cn
(2) Source: shanghai.gov.cn
2. Suzhou, Jiangsu
- An intelligent vehicle cantered industrial chain thrives with 600+ companies, with innovative products, and extensive testing infrastructure for intelligent connected roads and advanced automotive technologies.
- Suzhou partners with top universities to establish research institutions, leading to over 100 innovative products and the development of international, local, and group standards.
- The visit will focus on electric drive system, assisted driving technologies and Tsinghua University Suzhou Automotive Research Institute.
Source: suzhou.gov.cn
3. Zhejiang Ningbo Hangzhou Bay
- The area, dubbed "Automobile City," aims to build a billion-dollar intelligent automotive industry. It has attracted major carmakers such as SAIC Volkswagen and Geely and over 10 Fortune 500 companies.
- It has exceeded 50 billion RMB in investments and achieved 60 billion RMB in digital manufacturing output last year, with over 30% average growth in the past three years.
- The visit will focus on intelligent manufacturing, semi-conductors, batteries and charging technologies.
Source: jxj.ningbo.gov.cn