Chengdu is a megacity that perfectly blends its 3,000-year-old Shu civilization with modern innovative vitality. It is the undeniable economic, technological, and cultural center of Western China and a core growth engine for the national “Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle” strategy. Breaking the stereotype of a traditional industrial city, Chengdu has built a model of sustainable urban development with its unique rhythm of “fast-paced development and slow-paced living.”
It is a crucial high-tech industrial base in China, home to globally leading clusters in electronic information, aerospace, biomedicine, and green energy. From chip packaging and testing by Intel and Texas Instruments to the R&D of the J-20 fighter jet, and the production of half of the world’s iPad tablets, the depth and breadth of Chengdu’s industries are remarkable. Simultaneously, the city’s profound cultural heritage, its world-renowned status as a “Gastronomy Capital,” and its abundant parks and greenways create an exceptionally attractive working and living environment for global talent. For business professionals seeking to understand the potential of the Western China market and experience a development model that balances industrial upgrading with humanistic care, Chengdu offers an unparalleled case study.
● Intel (Chengdu): One of the world’s key microprocessor and chip packaging and testing centers.
● Dell (Chengdu): A critical node in Dell’s global supply chain and a major production base.
● BOE (Chengdu): A globally leading innovation and manufacturing base for semiconductor display products.
● Tongwei Group: A global leader driven by the dual engines of photovoltaic new energy and green agriculture.
● Kelun Pharmaceutical: An innovative leader in China’s pharmaceutical industry, spanning drug manufacturing and R&D.
● Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group: A core force in the development and production of China’s aviation equipment.
● Tencent (Chengdu): A vital digital content creation and game R&D center for Tencent.
● New Hope Group: A diversified conglomerate that started in agriculture and food.
1. Gateway to the Western China Market: Chengdu is the strategic hub for entering the vast Western China market. Visiting leading local enterprises is the most direct way to understand Western consumption habits, industrial chain layouts, and business opportunities.
2. Synergy of “Hard Tech” and “Soft Power”: Here, you can engage with top-tier “hardcore technologies” like aerospace and integrated circuits, while also delving into the creative teams of digital content industries like Tencent Games, experiencing the “soft power” innovation and feeling the diversity of the industrial ecosystem.
3. Learn the Unique “Chengdu Model”: Explore how enterprises leverage Chengdu’s livable and business-friendly environment to attract and retain high-end talent, and how they integrate rigorous industrial production with a creative cultural atmosphere to form a unique competitiveness.
4. Witness the Rise of Emerging Industries: Chengdu excels in the new economy sector, having incubated a batch of unicorn companies, especially in fields like artificial intelligence, big data, and biotechnology. Visiting relevant enterprises and parks allows you to grasp the pulse of emerging industries in Western China.
Intel Products (Chengdu) Co., Ltd.
A visit to the Intel Chengdu factory is an excellent opportunity to observe the high-end manufacturing segment of the global semiconductor industry chain. As one of Intel’s largest chip packaging and testing bases worldwide, it showcases world-class smart manufacturing standards, cleanroom management, and stringent quality control processes. Visitors can learn how a chip, after being fabricated, undergoes complex packaging and testing to become the core component driving the digital world, gaining a deep appreciation for Chengdu’s pivotal role in China’s and even the global electronic information industry.
Chengdu BOE Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
Entering the BOE Chengdu base is like stepping into the “future of display technology.” It houses globally leading flexible AMOLED production lines, where visitors can see how ultra-thin, bendable, and foldable screens are manufactured. The tour covers not only the highly automated production process but also, through its innovative product displays, explains how display technology extends from mobile phone screens to countless scenarios like automotive, medical, and IoT, showcasing the technological breakthroughs and industrial ambition of this Chinese company from follower to leader.
Tongwei Solar (Chengdu) Co., Ltd.
A visit to Tongwei Solar is an in-depth experience of the green energy revolution. At Tongwei’s smart manufacturing base in Chengdu, you can witness the efficient operation of the world’s leading fully automated unmanned production line for photovoltaics, covering the entire process from silicon wafers to high-efficiency solar cells. More importantly, Tongwei’s unique “Fishery & Photovoltaic Integration” green ecological model, which combines solar power generation with aquaculture, demonstrates innovative thinking for the synergistic development of the new energy industry and modern agriculture, serving as a vivid case study of a company implementing a sustainable development strategy.
Kelun Pharmaceutical Research Institute
For visitors interested in the big health industry, the focus of a visit to Kelun Pharmaceutical is its powerful innovation engine. Touring its research institute provides an in-depth understanding of how a Chinese pharmaceutical company builds a complete innovation system from drug discovery and pre-clinical research to clinical development. It features not only high-standard chemical and biological laboratories but also conveys Kelun’s determination and strategy to transition from “generic drugs” to “innovation” amidst the global wave of pharmaceutical innovation, offering a window into the upgrading of China’s pharmaceutical industry.
Tencent TiMi L1 Studio / The Birthplace of “Honor of Kings”
This is the birthplace of the blockbuster game “Honor of Kings,” representing the pinnacle of creativity in Chengdu’s digital content industry. Visiting Tencent’s team in Chengdu is not a traditional assembly-line factory tour but an immersion into a vibrant creative workshop. You can learn how a globally popular game progresses from creative conception, technical R&D, and art design to operation and promotion. It showcases how Chengdu, with its inclusive and leisurely cultural atmosphere, nurtures imaginative creativity and top-tier technical talent to produce digital products that influence global culture.
