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Shanghai's Anting town driving force behind China's automotive evolution

( english.jiading.gov.cn ) 2026-04-24

Anting town in Shanghai's Jiading district is at the forefront of China's automotive transformation. As the core of Shanghai International Automobile City, Anting has been integral to the industry's shift from traditional manufacturing to intelligent and green production.

Today, Anting is home to over 1,240 automotive enterprises, including 14 Fortune Global 500 companies. This thriving ecosystem supports research, development and manufacturing, setting a benchmark for innovation.

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Automotive technology giant ZF's new headquarters in Anting. [Photo/jiading.gov.cn]

ZF Automotive Systems in Anting has been recognized as a national-level green factory for 2025. This accolade marks ZF's evolution from traditional manufacturing to an intelligent, sustainable focus, supported by Anting's robust industrial infrastructure and talent pool.

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ZF's smart factory in Anting. [Photo/jiading.gov.cn]

The Auto Digital Industrial Park (Shanghai) in Anting, initially an industrial park, has evolved into an industrial community. It houses 461 companies, including 23 Fortune Global 500 firms, and supports 35,000 workers. The park emphasizes integrating industry and community, offering services like labor mediation and training.

Anting is committed to furthering its automotive industry leadership through strategic initiatives in intelligent and digital transformations. The town aims to achieve a large-scale industrial output value of 233.2 billion yuan ($34.11 billion) by 2026, continuing its legacy of innovation and growth.

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