The county-level city of Taixing – administered by Taizhou city in East China's Jiangsu province – has formed the bedrock of a thriving high-end equipment manufacturing industry cluster.
This is exemplified by its semiconductor industry, with the annual output value now topping 10 billion yuan ($1.38 billion).
A prime example is manufacturer Zhongke Tongzhi Semiconductor (Jiangsu) Co Ltd, whose technologies – related to semiconductor packaging production equipment – have matured through years of research and development.
Elsewhere is the assembly workshop of Jiangsu Huatuo Semiconductor Technology Co Ltd, where some equipment in the loading and welding areas have been put into use.
The company's main products are applied in industries such as home appliances, green lighting, new energy and smart homes.
At present, the semiconductor industry is said to be at the very forefront of strong demand and has become a strategic industry supported by the nation.
Taixing is now home to over 50 enterprises above a designated size – those with annual revenue of 20 million yuan or more – engaged in the semiconductor field, mainly focusing on the production of basic raw materials, key equipment manufacturing and support products for the sector.
In 2023, semiconductor-related enterprises in the city generated invoiced sales of 10.55 billion yuan.
Semiconductor production equipment swings into action. [Photo/WeChat account: txfabu]