The integration of Chengdu and Deyang is like a "mixed hot pot." Once the process of industrial integration begins, project recruitment really starts to "boil."
As a core city in the Chengdu metropolitan area, Deyang has been firmly “circled in.” In this context, leveraging Chengdu, fostering industrial synergy, and developing Zhongjiang represents a new path toward Chengdu-Deyang integration.
For industrial development to truly “come to a boil,” external expertise in investment promotion serves as the “broth base.” After all, only a good broth base can ensure a spicy, vibrant atmosphere.
Guchuan Lianxing is precisely such a “quality base.” With 14 years of deep expertise in investment promotion, the firm starts with precise industrial matching and has established a commissioned investment promotion partnership with Zhongjiang County to jointly drive high-quality regional economic development.
Industrial Development: Strong Momentum
Zhongjiang County has achieved an unprecedented milestone.
In 2022, the county achieved a regional GDP of 43.9 billion yuan, ranking 8th among the 34 major agricultural production counties in the province.
Located in the northwestern part of the Sichuan Basin, Zhongjiang County sits within Chengdu’s one-hour economic zone and the core area of the Chengdu-Chongqing Dual-City Economic Circle. It serves as a “bridgehead” for Chengdu’s “Eastward Expansion” strategy and the integrated development of the Chengdu-Deyang-Meishan-Ziyang region.
Moreover, with a comprehensive transportation network featuring “five expressways, eight high-speed rail lines, and three railways,” the county has established itself as a major transportation hub in central Sichuan. It connects to Tianfu New Area and Chengdu’s second airport to the south, links to the high-end industrial centers of Deyang and Mianyang to the north, borders Chengdu’s Longquan Automobile City and Qingbaijiang International Logistics Port to the west, and adjoins the key economic centers of Suining and Chongqing to the east.
As Chengdu, Deyang, and Mianyang continue to develop and expand, Zhongjiang has reaped significant benefits, emerging as one of the fastest-growing counties in Sichuan.
Industrial enterprises have sprung up like mushrooms after rain, with leading industries such as green food, electronic information, and equipment manufacturing collectively forming the backbone of Zhongjiang’s industrial sector.
Indeed, Zhongjiang has been quite “busy.”
In 2022, Zhongjiang County implemented 63 provincial and municipal key projects with a total planned investment of 58.7 billion yuan, completing 15.196 billion yuan in investment—representing 156.03% of the target. For 2023, the county has submitted 74 provincial and municipal key projects with a total planned investment of 87.7 billion yuan and an annual investment plan of 14.6 billion yuan, both representing a 50% increase compared to 2022.
It can be said that the achievements have been remarkable.
In recent years, with the goal of building a supporting and collaborative zone for Chengdu’s trillion-yuan-level electronic information industry, as well as a collaborative zone for Chengdu’s trillion-yuan-level automotive manufacturing and aerospace component industries, the county has attracted key enterprises such as Hongfa Acoustics, Yongde Electronics, and Xinhaos.
Among them, Hongfa Acoustics has grown into the world’s largest manufacturer of power relays, with a global market share of 17.4%. Once the Hongfa Western Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park is completed and put into operation, it will become the world’s largest power relay manufacturing base and China’s most important research and production base for connectors and switchgear.
In addition, Zhongjiang County has been ranked as the “top grain-producing county in the province” for 16 consecutive years. It has consistently focused on building the largest and closest production base for pre-cooked meals and snack foods to Chengdu.
The county has continuously attracted high-quality enterprises such as Nianfeng Food, Fengchun Pharmaceutical, and New Hope Liuhe, and boasts a number of well-known brands including Xiongjian Toyota, Yanshi, Chunxiang, and Jiangzhongyuan. Zhongjiang noodles, in particular, are renowned nationwide.
Nianfeng Foods has been selected for the “Top 100 Private Enterprises in Sichuan” for two consecutive years; Fengchun Pharmaceutical has been named one of the “Top 50 Non-Public Enterprises in Deyang” for 2022; and New Hope Liuhe’s seven food production lines are operating at full capacity… This series of impressive achievements demonstrates that Zhongjiang is steadily advancing along the path of high-quality development.
Focusing on projects means focusing on development; planning projects means planning for the future. This year, Zhongjiang has concentrated its efforts on advancing projects and promoting development, prioritizing speed in accelerating project construction.
New City Construction: Full Steam Ahead
It is worth noting that at last year’s World Clean Energy Equipment Conference, Zhongjiang County showcased its two major industrial development hubs: Kaizhou New City and the Zhongjiang High-Tech Zone. Attendees gained a deeper understanding of Zhongjiang’s developmental foundations and strengths, as well as the historic opportunities and bright prospects it faces.
In January of this year, the planning exhibition hall located in Deyang’s Kaizhou New City—the “Window of Kaizhou”—officially opened its doors. Since commencing operations, it has begun welcoming visitors to attract more entrepreneurial investment and stimulate new growth momentum in Zhongjiang.
Serving as the “face” of Zhongjiang’s investment promotion efforts, “Window of Kaizhou” is situated in the core launch zone of Kaizhou New City. Covering an area of 14,000 square meters with a building area of approximately 7,800 square meters, it is a landmark structure that integrates planning exhibitions, investment promotion services, park management, and a civic center.
The fresh image of Kaizhou New City will also bolster Zhongjiang County’s confidence in attracting investment, creating new opportunities and momentum for “boosting the economy, advancing construction, and driving development.”
According to reports, Kaizhou New City is home to 48 enterprises above designated size, achieving a total industrial output value of 12.45 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.4%; Zhongjiang High-Tech Zone is home to 61 enterprises above designated size, achieving a total industrial output value of 27.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7%. The output value of industrial functional zones accounts for 89.8% of the county’s total.
Among these, many industrial enterprises are guided by the "dual carbon" goals and have taken on the mission of promoting green development, with green manufacturing serving as a powerful driver for industrial green development.
China Everbright New Energy (Zhongjiang) Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Everbright Green Environmental Protection Co., Ltd. established in Zhongjiang, is responsible for the investment, construction, and operation of the Zhongjiang municipal solid waste project.
Once the integrated project becomes operational, it will be capable of processing 240,800 metric tons of agricultural and forestry waste and 175,000 metric tons of municipal solid waste annually. All flue gas emission indicators will fully comply with the EU 2010 standards, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 400,000 metric tons and enabling the reuse of 1 million metric tons of treated wastewater. The project will also achieve the “reduction, harmless disposal, and resource utilization” of agricultural and forestry waste in Zhongjiang County.
Additionally, the treated water from the wastewater treatment plant can be reused as industrial water, and the facility can provide a clean heat source to surrounding enterprises, thereby reducing production costs and further solidifying the foundation for the development of Kaizhou New City.
Joint Development, Targeted Investment Promotion
Investment promotion and project development serve as the “lifeblood” driving urban economic growth, playing a pivotal role in accelerating socio-economic development, advancing new industrialization, and strengthening and expanding industrial clusters.
Today, engaging market-oriented investment promotion agencies in government-led industrial park development has become a prevailing trend. Through such collaboration, projects are successfully implemented, investment targets are met, industrial chains are enhanced, and rapid regional economic growth is achieved.
To accelerate the industrial clustering development of Zhongjiang County, Guchuan United leverages its professional expertise to support targeted regional investment promotion. By closely aligning with development goals and industrial planning, the firm provides robust support for local investment attraction efforts.
Moving forward, we will leverage the synergies of “online + offline” investment promotion to identify and attract high-quality, targeted projects centered on Zhongjiang County’s leading industries.
On one hand, supported by big data, we will comprehensively screen over 950,000 project resources based on the region’s industrial positioning. On the other hand, drawing on 14 years of practical investment promotion experience, we will focus on targeted investment attraction to bring in high-quality projects characterized by advanced technology, strong industrial relevance, and high economic returns.
In addition to facilitating targeted project matchmaking, Guchuan United will closely monitor project progress throughout the entire process, build bridges of communication between government and enterprises, and strive to foster government-enterprise collaboration. Together with Zhongjiang County, we will construct a comprehensive investment promotion framework and jointly create a new high ground for industrial development.
