Guangzhou hosted a foreign investment salon for its smart equipment and robotics industry on November 27, bringing together multinational corporations, state-owned enterprises, and private firms to discuss collaboration and policy support.
Guangzhou hosts a foreign investment salon for its smart equipment and robotics industry on November 27.
Co-organized by the city's commerce, industry, and forestry bureaus, the event highlighted Guangzhou's efforts to create a favorable environment for high-quality foreign investment. Officials outlined key initiatives, including the "Benefiting Enterprises Tour" service mechanism and an "allowlist" system for major foreign investors.
Substantial financial incentives are a cornerstone of the city's strategy. Policies such as the "20 Measures for High-Quality Foreign Investment" offer annual rewards of up to RMB 50 million for eligible companies. The results are visible: from January to October 2025, actual utilized foreign capital in Guangzhou reached RMB 21.285 billion, with manufacturing FDI rising 14.2%. Investment in smart consumer equipment manufacturing skyrocketed by 490% year-on-year.
The salon facilitated dialogue between global and local firms. Jabil Electronics, which operates its first Chinese manufacturing base in Guangzhou, reiterated its commitment to expanding smart production systems. EHang, a leader in unmanned aerial vehicles, pointed to supportive policies for scaling up its urban air mobility operations.
The smart equipment and robotics sector, a designated pillar industry, has seen its output exceed RMB 125 billion in the first ten months of 2025. With a complete industrial chain and the recent opening of over 100 AI application scenarios, Guangzhou is solidifying its position as a hub for intelligent manufacturing.
Guangzhou hosts a foreign investment salon for its smart equipment and robotics industry on November 27.
City officials confirmed that deepening the "Benefiting Enterprises Tour" mechanism and fostering open collaboration remain priorities for attracting and retaining foreign investment.
Dr. Peng Wei, President of the Guangzhou Association of Foreign-Invested Enterprises and former CEO of ZEISS China, indicated that integrating into local chains requires "an open, collaborative ecosystem and agile adoption of AI and big data."
Reporter: Hu Nan
Photo: Guangzhou Municipal Commerce Bureau
Editor: James Campion, Shen He
