In recent days, Zhang Yuxiang, Deputy Secretary of the Jiading District Party Committee and Acting District Mayor, conducted research visits to key enterprises in the automobile city cluster and the Luotang Town (Jiading Industrial Zone) area. The inspection tour covered NIO Inc. (NIO), Shanghai Horizon Intelligent Transportation Technology Co., Ltd., the Shanghai New Energy and Intelligent Connected Vehicle Data Center, and the JD.com (JD) Shanghai Asia No.1 Base, where he held discussions with company leaders.
During these sessions, Zhang listened carefully to the development needs of the businesses and coordinated responses to their concerns on the spot. The goal was to ensure that support policies for enterprises are effectively implemented, helping companies stabilize production, expand markets, and promote growth.
On the afternoon of August 17, Zhang visited NIO Inc. (NIO) to tour its exhibition hall and R&D office areas. The Shanghai headquarters of NIO Inc. (NIO) serves as the core hub for its global operations and production vehicle R&D, with multiple testing centers located in Jiading, covering more than 60,000 square meters. As a car company listed on three global exchanges, NIO Inc. (NIO) had delivered over 1.22 million new vehicles cumulatively by July this year. Zhang expressed hope that NIO Inc. (NIO) would continue to play a leading role in driving collaborative development across the regional industrial chain, reaffirming Jiading's commitment to working hand in hand with the company for mutual success.
Shanghai Horizon Intelligent Transportation Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading domestic provider of in-vehicle intelligent computing platforms. Its autonomous driving chip for self-branded passenger cars captured the largest market share in China in 2025. This year, the company also launched the country's first cockpit-driving integrated vehicle intelligent chip and operating system, advancing the intelligent transformation of the domestic automotive industry. Zhang fully recognized the company's independent innovation achievements and encouraged it to intensify R&D efforts to solidify its leading edge. He assured that Jiading will always serve as a strong backing for enterprise growth.
At the Shanghai New Energy and Intelligent Connected Vehicle Data Center, Zhang reviewed the platform's operations, data empowerment capabilities, and autonomous driving testing in detail. The platform has connected to over 2.14 million new energy vehicles, building a comprehensive big data system. Jiading ranks first in the city for both the number of autonomous driving test vehicles and total test mileage. Zhang noted that the dual data centers are a vital digital foundation for the automobile city, and he called for the platform to continue empowering industrial upgrades and smart urban governance, expanding the role of data in areas such as industry advancement, city management, and safety supervision.
Zhang emphasized that the automobile industry has always been a pillar of Jiading's economy, and the "Automobile Jiading" brand must transform its first-mover advantage into sustained competitive strength. All government departments should step forward proactively, acting as the "best partners" and "gold medal butlers" for businesses, precisely aligning with enterprise needs to create an even better environment for companies to thrive in Jiading.
On the afternoon of August 18, Zhang visited the JD.com (JD) Shanghai Asia No.1 Base to inspect warehouse operations, intelligent sorting, smart logistics systems, and supply chain support. He listened to detailed briefings on the company's achievements and plans in smart warehousing, digital logistics, supply chain stability, and business model innovation, while carefully inquiring about current operational pain points, project implementation difficulties, and future development needs.
The JD.com (JD) Asia No.1 Base stands as a regional benchmark for smart logistics. Leveraging intelligent and digital equipment, it has built an efficient warehousing and distribution system that continuously strengthens regional commercial circulation and the real economy. Zhang praised the company's progress in digital transformation and efficient supply assurance. He stated that JD.com (JD) is a key pillar of the region's modern service industry development, and the Jiading District Party Committee and District Government will provide better proactive coordination and precise services. By focusing on the company's strategic development, the government will effectively help resolve business challenges, expand business segments, and support the company in growing bigger and stronger.
Deputy District Mayor Liu Jiafeng also participated in the research visits.
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