The European Chamber is delighted to welcome you to a visit to Qidong Economic Development Zone, and two leading companies are located in this region, Bayer:German multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and Jiangsu Highstar Power Technology Co.,Ltd. : High-tech power battery developer and manufacturer.
Qidong Economic Development Zone (QEDZ) is a key economic area designed to attract investment and promote industrial growth in Qidong, China. Established in 1992, QEDZ has developed into a significant hub for various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, machinery, electronics, and textiles. QEDZ is strategically located near major transportation routes, providing easy access to both domestic and international markets. The development zone is also focused on sustainable and high-tech industries, promoting innovation and environmentally friendly practices.
Agenda:
08:00-08:20
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Registration at the meeting point: European Chamber Shanghai Office
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08:20-10:20
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Shuttle bus trip to Bayer Qidong
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10:20-11:00
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Site tour of Bayer
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11:15-12:15
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Roundtable session with Qidong government
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12:20-13:30
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Lunch at Crown Plaza hotel
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13:30-13:40
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Shuttle bus trip to Jiangsu Highstar Power Technology Co.,Ltd.
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13:40-14:20
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Site tour of Jiangsu Highstar Power Technology Co.,Ltd.
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14:30-16:30
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Shuttle bus back to European Chamber Shanghai Office
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Bayer is a global life sciences company renowned for its innovative contributions in healthcare and agriculture. The company is particularly noted for its advancements in pharmaceuticals, including breakthroughs in oncology, cardiology, and women's health. In China, Bayer focuses on leveraging local expertise to drive innovation and meet the unique needs of the Chinese market. This includes developing new treatments and technologies tailored to the region’s healthcare challenges and expanding its agricultural solutions to enhance crop yields and sustainability. In Qidong, Bayer operates a large manufacturing facility that focuses on the production of pharmaceutical products. This site is part of Bayer's broader strategy to enhance its global manufacturing capabilities and meet the growing demands of the Asian market. The Qidong facility plays a crucial role in Bayer's supply chain, contributing to its ability to deliver high-quality products across the region.
Jiangsu Highstar Power Technology Co.,Ltd., established in 2018, is a high-tech enterprise specialising in the research and development and manufacturing of power batteries. Its parent company, Jiangsu Highstar Battery Manufacturing Co.,Ltd., is one of the first national key high-tech enterprises in China to engage in research and development, manufacturing and selling of secondary chemical power. Highstar boasts various research platforms, including an enterprise research institute, a national postdoctoral research station, the first battery and materials engineering research centre in Jiangsu Province, and an academician workstation. As a national key high-tech enterprise and a designated manufacturer of military products in China, Highstar's products and technologies have reached international advanced levels. They are widely used in fields such as power tools, military communications, backup power for communications, new energy storage, rail transit, aerospace, military weapons and equipment, electric vehicles, and emergency lighting for fire protection.