Special Feature: The 9th World Zhejiang Entrepreneurs Shanghai Forum & 2025 Shanghai Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Shanghai Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce Facing the era's profound questions, what answers have Zhejiang entrepreneurs chosen? They have chosen refinement, dedicating decades to advancing precision by decimal places, striving to elevate their products to a 5.0 standard regardless of whether Industry 5.0 arrives. They have chosen perseverance, declaring war on product and technological challenges instead of yielding to the path of least resistance. With a spirit of deep exploration, they aim not to be "pigs flying on the wind" of trends but to become a group of "wind creators." They have chosen symbiosis, sharing technology and expanding markets together. Within the broader context of regional coordinated development, they use the warmth of the collective to withstand individual hardships, pooling the strength of the Zhejiang business community into a powerful force driving economic progress. They have also chosen to strive forward, carrying the courage and determination of "striving" to advance into the uncharted territory of technological innovation and sprint towards new tracks of green development. With each solid step, they collectively journey towards a new future. Zhejiang entrepreneurs choose to be a resilient group.
On January 18, 2026, the 9th World Zhejiang Entrepreneurs Shanghai Forum & 2025 Annual Meeting, hosted by the Shanghai Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce, was held at the Shanghai International Convention Center. Centered on the theme "Striving Forward," the event unfolded through three chapters: "Flowing Forward," "Rushing Towards," and "Surging Forward." It brought together elites from government, business, academia, and research to discuss the "striving" path of Zhejiang entrepreneurs against the backdrop of profound changes in the global economic landscape and the accelerated advancement of the technological revolution. Chen Tong, Member of the Standing Committee of the Shanghai Municipal Party Committee and Minister of the United Front Work Department; Wang Wenxu, Member of the Standing Committee of the Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee and Minister of the United Front Work Department; Shou Ziqi, Vice Chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, Vice Chairman of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Chairman of the Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce, and President of the Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce; Shen Bo, Vice Chairman, General Manager, and Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of COMAC; Wang Ping, Secretary of the Qingpu District Party Committee; Shi Huiyun, Secretary of the Shaoxing Municipal Party Committee; Nan Cunhui, Member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Chairman of the Zhejiang Provincial Federation of Industry and Commerce, President of the Zhejiang Entrepreneurs Association, and Chairman of Chint Group, along with other relevant leaders, attended the event. They encouraged Zhejiang entrepreneurs to maintain confidence, steadfastly focus on real economy, dare to innovate, continue to burnish their "golden name card" while serving major national strategies and promoting the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta, and inject strong momentum into China's long-term economic growth.
Academicians and experts, including Zheng Qinghua, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Party Secretary of Tongji University; Wang Jianyu, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and President of the Hangzhou Advanced Research Institute, USTC; and Lu Chaoyang, Quantum Physicist and Chairman of the World Federation of Young Scientists, joined entrepreneurs such as Guo Guangchang, Chairman of Fosun International; Zhu Junhong, Chairman of Shanghai Ganglian; Zhao Yanping, Chairman of Huace Navigation; Ren Bin, Chairman of纵横股份(Zongheng Gudfen); and Xie Xin, CEO of Feishu, to deliver keynote speeches and participate in dialogues at the 9th World Zhejiang Entrepreneurs Shanghai Forum. Wang Junjin, President of the Chamber; Li Xiande, Rotating President; Ye Xiaoping, and nearly 2000 representatives of Zhejiang entrepreneurs in Shanghai and guests from various social sectors gathered to discuss development. Kong Fu'an, Party Secretary and Executive Deputy Director of the Hongqiao International Central Business District Administrative Committee; Yang Zheng, Party Secretary and Director of the Shanghai Cooperation and Exchange Office; Huang Hong, Director of the Overseas Chinese, Ethnic, Religious, and Foreign Affairs Committee of the Shanghai Municipal People's Congress; Zheng Minqiang, Deputy Minister of the Zhejiang Provincial United Front Work Department and Party Secretary of the Provincial Federation of Industry and Commerce; Wu Qiang, Deputy Secretary of the Minhang District Party Committee and District Governor; Jin Xiaoming, Deputy Secretary of the Qingpu District Party Committee and District Governor; Li Xiongwei, Party Secretary and Director of the Zhejiang Provincial Government Office in Shanghai, and other leaders and guests attended the conference. The event received strong support from the Qingpu District Party Committee and Government, and the Shaoxing Municipal Party Committee and Government. 01 Deep Flowing Forward: Shanghai and Zhejiang Leaders Encourage Entrepreneurs to Focus on the Future and Bravely Undertake Missions
Wang Wenxu, Member of the Standing Committee of the Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee and Minister of the United Front Work Department Wang Wenxu fully affirmed the sense of national commitment and mission of the Zhejiang entrepreneur community in the new era, particularly their contributions to serving the national strategy of integrated and high-quality development of the Yangtze River Delta, participating in Shanghai's "Five Centers" construction, and contributing to Zhejiang's high-quality development in building a common prosperity demonstration zone. She stated that the Chamber has demonstrated responsibility in serving the broader picture, implemented practical measures to empower development, achieved results in resource coordination, and shown vitality in its own development, making it a benchmark model for provincial chambers outside Zhejiang. Facing the new era, she hopes that Zhejiang entrepreneurs in Shanghai will harbor aspirations to serve the country and stand at the forefront, striving to be "model students" who always follow the Party. They should wholeheartedly pursue development and scale new heights, becoming "practitioners" of the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation; operate legally and adeptly while demonstrating responsibility, becoming "implementers" of deepening the "Two Healths" (healthy growth of the non-public sector and healthy development of non-public sector individuals); and promote common prosperity after achieving wealth, bravely shouldering the mission to become "contributors" to advancing common prosperity. The Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee and Government will, as always, pay attention to, care for, serve, and help achieve Zhejiang entrepreneurs, safeguarding their growth and development.
Shou Ziqi, Vice Chairman of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the CPPCC, Chairman of the Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce, and President of the Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce Shou Ziqi pointed out that the conference theme, "Striving Forward," vividly depicts the spiritual characteristics of the Zhejiang entrepreneur community—standing at the tidehead, daring to be the first, and advancing courageously. It also accurately showcases the progressive posture of the Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai as it has marched in step with the times and the city over the past forty years. He hopes that the Shanghai Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce will guide Zhejiang entrepreneurs in Shanghai to aim high and "seize the initiative" by discerning the trends of the times. They should always keep the broader picture in mind, judge major trends, closely follow national strategies, integrate into Shanghai's development, build new advantages, and strengthen new supports for growth. They should journey far and "surge forward" by uniting the strength of Zhejiang entrepreneurs. The Chamber should further leverage its inherent strengths, continuously enhance its service capabilities, promote innovative development, deepen regional coordination, and commit to global operations, thereby expanding new space and adding new vitality for high-quality development. They should work solidly and "burnish the brand" by keeping the nation's major affairs in mind. He hopes the Chamber will strengthen its own construction, inherit the Zhejiang entrepreneur spirit, bravely undertake social responsibilities, promote the establishment of modern enterprise systems with Chinese characteristics, and polish the distinctive "Zhejiang entrepreneur"底色 (essence). 02 Resilient Galloping Forward: A Zhejiang Entrepreneur Report Card Full of Deep Cultivation and Empowerment
Wang Junjin, President of the Chamber and Chairman of Juneyao Group President Wang Junjin elaborated on his understanding of the conference theme "Striving Forward." He pointed out that "striving" is not just an action but a state of being; not only history but also the future, deeply engraved in the cultural genes of Zhejiang entrepreneurs. He interpreted the "striving" path of Zhejiang entrepreneurs from three dimensions: The striving of entrepreneurship is the courage to "cut a path through bloodshed," resonating with reform and breaking a path for Zhejiang entrepreneurs on a blank slate. The striving of responsibility is the resilience to "shoulder heavy burdens," dancing with challenges, reducing costs and increasing efficiency under pressure, seeking opportunities in crises, and treating difficulties as whetstones. The striving for the future is an expedition to "resonate with the times," striving towards breakthroughs in hard technology, a sustainable future, the global market, and standing alongside the younger generation. He particularly emphasized that technological innovation is a new engine for the development of private enterprises, and private enterprises are an important force in the national innovation-driven strategy. Zhejiang entrepreneurs cannot be absent, nor can they fall behind.
Rotating President Li Xiande delivered a work report at the meeting and handed the Chamber's flag to Ye Xiaoping, the 2026 Rotating President. The waving flag passes on the spirit of "striving" and continues the future of "creation."
Li Xiande, Rotating President of the Chamber and Chairman of Jinko Solar In the annual work report, Li Xiande reviewed that in 2025, the Chamber consistently adhered to the work principle of "Focus, Deep Cultivation, Empowerment," making precise efforts in serving members, building bridges, and enhancing capabilities. Over the year, the Chamber evolved rapidly, empowering technological innovation to "climb high" by establishing a Sci-Tech Innovation Promotion Association and launching a "Sci-Tech Innovation Ecosystem." The Chamber connected internally and externally, expanding its global layout to "reach smoothly" with the establishment of an International Cooperation Alliance, extending its path of serving the "Belt and Road" construction further. The Chamber deepened links, making government-business relations "clearer and closer." It interacted deeply with Shanghai, effectively linked with Zhejiang, traveled to Guizhou, entered Jiangxi, advanced into Tibet, collaborated between Yunnan and Shanghai, and conducted city pairings, broadening the path of coordinated development. The Chamber integrated and optimized, making precise services "deeper and more substantive," continuously deepening the "Government-Enterprise-Bank-Chamber" cooperation mechanism and enhancing professional service capabilities; it held over 500 various activities throughout the year, solidifying the path of precise service. 03 Creative Surging Forward: "Scientist + Entrepreneur" Dialogue Resonates with Strong Voices When the cool light of the laboratory meets the heat of the market, a collision about "from 0 to 1" quietly occurred on the banks of the Huangpu River. This forum became a feast of deliberation for top scientists and outstanding entrepreneurs.
Nan Cunhui, Member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the CPPCC, Chairman of the Zhejiang Provincial Federation of Industry and Commerce, President of the Zhejiang Entrepreneurs Association, and Chairman of Chint Group In his forum address, Nan Cunhui stated that focus should be placed on innovation-driven development, building core advantages in green intelligent manufacturing to demonstrate the new era responsibility of Zhejiang entrepreneurs; deepening synergistic linkages, promoting the deep integration of Zhejiang's manufacturing advantages and industrial cluster advantages with Shanghai's sci-tech innovation and openness advantages, showcasing the new era风采 (elegance) of Zhejiang entrepreneurs in the great practice of "dual circulation"; adhering to steady operation, strengthening the foundation of risk prevention and control, advancing steadily in the torrent of the times, using a "normal heart" to forge a new path for Zhejiang entrepreneurs in the new era, fully reflecting their new era responsibility. The genes of Zhejiang entrepreneurs have never included "waiting, relying, or asking," he said, "We have always grown by overcoming difficulties, and broken through by adjusting to changes."
Zheng Qinghua, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Party Secretary of Tongji University Zheng Qinghua, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Party Secretary of Tongji University, mentioned that artificial intelligence is triggering a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation. The core of this revolution is to promote technological creation where objects help humans, moving towards the mutual superposition and hybrid enhancement of human intelligence and machine intelligence. The essence of artificial intelligence is to provide empowering means and tools for human progress, offering a new intelligent way of mutual empowerment between humans and machines, while also providing a new means and power to understand the world. "Artificial intelligence is both a revolution of tools and a tool for revolution," Zheng Qinghua said. This era will simultaneously feature "humans have human intelligence, machines have machine intelligence," allowing human intelligence and machine intelligence to "each intelligence its own intelligence, intelligences coexist," making new and greater contributions to a better future world.
Xie Xin, CEO of Feishu In his presentation "Thoughts and Practices on Enterprise AI Implementation," Feishu CEO Xie Xin pointed out that the previously non-existent problem of "having functionality does not equal having effectiveness" has suddenly emerged upon entering the AI era. Using multiple cases, he addressed common and pressing enterprise concerns such as "What standards should be used to select AI products?" and "What are the motivations and resistances for enterprises implementing AI?", proposing that "AI actually brings the greatest risk to enterprises." The method for the entire organization to embrace AI is having unified desire from top to bottom, which is "to have the entire team, from bottom to top, proactively and actively embrace AI, embrace the implementation of AI."
The dialogue session focused on the frontiers of hard technology. Academician Wang Jianyu of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Professor Lu Chaoyang, Quantum Physicist, joined hands with Zhu Junhong, Chairman of Shanghai Ganglian; Zhao Yanping, Chairman of Huace Navigation; and Ren Bin, Chairman of纵横股份(Zongheng Gudfen). They discussed areas such as commercial aerospace, quantum computing, high-precision navigation and positioning, and industrial drones, demonstrating the solid strides of Chinese innovation from "catching up" to "leading the way."
Guo Guangchang, Honorary President of the Chamber and Chairman of Fosun International "This year's winter is not as cold as last year's; both the weather and our economy are warmer. Many negative factors are being gradually digested, proving once again the great resilience of the Chinese economy," Guo Guangchang stated. "I believe 2026 will definitely be a year worthy of optimism and anticipation. We have reason to surge forward like ten thousand horses galloping, with one horse leading the way. We also have reason to be a bit braver, a bit more confident, and to run our enterprises better." Guo Guangchang emphasized that as long as we persist in innovation, "our enterprises, our products will still be very globally competitive." In future development, enhancing enterprise capability and competitiveness is the core; creating good products and deepening product power are extremely important. "Everyone must strengthen their confidence; for a large consumer market like China with over a billion people, opportunities always exist," Guo Guangchang said. 04 Hardcore Sprinting Forward: "Golden Name Card" and "Golden Seed" Enterprises Strive to Be "Wind Creators"
The 5th "Golden Name Card" awards recognized 60 member enterprises that have demonstrated outstanding performance in areas such as innovation breakthroughs, craftsmanship inheritance, quality leadership, and global layout, collectively showcasing the contemporary风采 (elegance) of Zhejiang entrepreneurs in Shanghai. Explorers riding the wave at the technological frontier like Tigermed and Wanfeng Technology; perseverers deeply cultivating traditional fields like Dazhong Transportation and Dongfang Pump Industry; practical achievers winning the future with excellent products and services like Atour S and Romon; and global navigators with international vision like Fosun Tourism Group and Jinko Solar stood out, fully demonstrating the demeanor of new-era Zhejiang entrepreneurs in finding certainty within uncertainty and creating the infinite within limited conditions.
Responding to the wave of new quality productive forces, the conference officially released the 2026 "Golden Seed" enterprise list. As an important initiative by the Chamber to cultivate high-growth technology-based enterprises, the "Golden Seed" plan focuses on cutting-edge tracks such as quantum technology, embodied AI, nanomaterials, biomedicine, and genetic coding. Through resource matching, mentor guidance, and capital introduction, it aims to accelerate the growth of potential enterprises. Fifteen enterprises, including Nahong Microspheres, which fills the gap in domestic high-end microsphere materials with its core technology; Futong Quantum, deeply engaged in the frontier field of superconducting quantum detection; and Lingqiao Intelligence, focused on dexterous hands to achieve a "key leap in the evolution history of robots," demonstrated the determination of the Zhejiang entrepreneur community to advance into the "uncharted territory" of technological innovation, vying to be "wind creators" leading the future.
During the conference, certificates were awarded to the "Annual Best Cooperative Cities (Districts)," including Shanghai's Pudong New Area, Hongqiao International Central Business District, Minhang District, Qingpu District; Zhejiang's Shaoxing City, Jiashan County; and Hainan's Chengmai County. These entities will engage in comprehensive and deep cooperation with the Chamber in areas such as industrial synergy and business environment optimization. Certificates were also presented to 11 universities, research institutions, and tech enterprises as "Annual Best Cooperative Institutions," including Shanghai University, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Fudan University School of Management, Shanghai First People's Hospital, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai Securities News, Caitong Securities, Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank, Bank of Ningbo Shanghai Branch, Ping An Bank Shanghai Branch, and Feishu. They have provided strong support to the Chamber in scientific research cooperation, resource matching, and management services. 05 Collaborative Striving Forward: The Sci-Tech Innovation "Tale of Two Cities" of "Qingpu + Shaoxing"
Wang Ping, Secretary of the Qingpu District Party Committee Wang Ping, Secretary of the Qingpu District Party Committee, mentioned that Qingpu is a value highland with overlapping strategic opportunities, bearing multiple strategic missions such as the China International Import Expo, the Yangtze River Delta Eco-Green Integrated Development Demonstration Zone, the Hongqiao International Open Hub, and new city construction. It looks forward to becoming a bridgehead for Zhejiang entrepreneurs to layout in the Yangtze River Delta and connect globally. Qingpu is an innovation fertile ground with superior industrial ecology, focusing on whole-process innovation and full-chain acceleration, and expects to become the "best partner" for Zhejiang entrepreneurs in transformation, upgrading, and winning the future. Qingpu is a livable city where one can see water, greenery, and the future. As one of Shanghai's "Five Great New Cities," it is fully committed to building a sci-tech innovation city with national influence and the first stop for Yangtze River Delta enterprises entering Shanghai and going global. It looks forward to becoming a warm home for Zhejiang entrepreneurs to live, work, and achieve their dreams, sincerely inviting them to invest, do business, and settle in Qingpu.
Shi Huiyun, Secretary of the Shaoxing Municipal Party Committee Shi Huiyun, Secretary of the Shaoxing Municipal Party Committee, mentioned that since the signing of the strategic agreement between the Shaoxing Municipal People's Government and the Shanghai Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce in November 2019, cooperation between the two sides has been close and fruitful. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Shaoxing's economic growth rate consistently ranked among the top three in Zhejiang Province and the forefront of the Yangtze River Delta. Its regional GDP successively crossed three trillion-yuan thresholds. Its区位优势 (location advantages) have been newly strengthened, sci-tech innovation has shown a new atmosphere, industrial transformation has taken new steps, and the business environment has achieved new improvements. In the future, Shaoxing will focus on four main directions, coordinate the "Eight Major Actions," and strive to build a "2832" advanced manufacturing system. It hopes to leverage traditional advantageous industries, emerging industries, future industries, and historical classic industries as pivots in cooperation with the Chamber to attract more projects and talents to gather in Shaoxing.
Subsequently, the conference held the "Dual Cities Advancing, Sci-Tech Innovation Winning Together – Qingpu · Shaoxing Key Platform Cooperation Signing Ceremony." Qingpu New City, Xihongqiao Business District, Jianshui Sci-Tech City, and Hangzhou Bay Economic and Technological Development Zone signed as platform representatives. Relying on the Yangtze River Delta integrated development strategy, Shanghai's Qingpu District and Zhejiang's Shaoxing City will promote deep connections between industrial parks, sci-tech carriers, and enterprise entities in the two areas, focusing on industrial complementarity, talent exchange, and technological integration. This signing is a key step towards "collaborative win-win" under the guidance of national strategy. It is not only a powerful alliance between two cities but also a vivid practice of the deep integration of industrial chains, innovation chains, and talent chains between Shanghai and Zhejiang. 06 Striving Forward with Goodness: "Cultivation Action" Passes on the Dream of "Embracing AI"
The "Cultivation Education Public Welfare Action," initiated by the Chamber President's unit, World Foreign Education Group, was officially launched. With "Technology + Education" at its core, the first phase of the action will donate AI-empowered high-quality teaching service resources worth 3 million RMB, to be implemented in ten schools in areas targeted for Shanghai's counterpart support, helping teachers and students embrace the teaching innovations brought by artificial intelligence. The "Cultivation Education Public Welfare Action" will invest resources to help these primary and secondary schools enhance scientific literacy, including donating AI popular science classrooms, conducting rural teacher training, and organizing youth sci-tech innovation camps. It also calls on all sectors of society, caring individuals, and public welfare organizations to join hands in the action, allowing the warmth of education to be传递 (passed on) further and wider.
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