An aerial view of Zhangjiagang. [Photo/WeChat account: zhangjiagangfabu365]
Construction on foreign-funded projects in Zhangjiagang is in full swing after the Spring Festival holiday, with a number of foreign-invested enterprises accelerating production expansion and intensifying research and development efforts.
In 2025, Zhangjiagang's actual utilized foreign capital reached $500 million, with reinvested profits from foreign enterprises accounting for 39.9 percent of the total, ranking first in all areas in Suzhou. Manufacturing accounted for 67.2 percent of the actual utilized foreign capital, while the service sector made up 32.8 percent.
Major foreign companies like ZF, Dow, and Air Liquide are continuously increasing their investment, evolving from single factories into regional core bases. Meanwhile, companies like Benecke-Kaliko and Jotun Paints are setting up R&D centers. As it stands, the city has established over 120 foreign R&D centers and more than 20 headquarters-type institutions.
These impressive figures reflect the high recognition of Zhangjiagang's business environment among foreign enterprises.
In addition to its locational and industrial advantages, Zhangjiagang is creating a premier business environment through precise services, introducing policies such as R&D subsidies and expedited approvals.
Carriers such as the Korea Industrial Park in Fenghuang Town offer efficient services, enabling multiple foreign investment projects to be established within 50 days, contributing to a comprehensive service system.
Zhangjiagang aims to continue supporting the development of foreign investment by emphasizing openness, innovation and efficient services, promoting the deep integration of foreign capital with local industries to achieve mutual benefits.