China industrial parks

A new type of development in China looks to cut pollution while producing eco-friendly goods

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Following a UK manufacturer as they complete an industrial project in Shanghai

There is life after Hummer for Western China car makers

With the combined trends of growth in China's auto sector and industry migration to western China, interest is set to peak at the Auto Chongqing 2010 exhibition during June.

Occupiers go asset-light as developers avoid speculative risk

For Captain Ahab it was the great white whale that drove him ever onward, and for China's industrial real estate developers in 2010 the obsession seems to be with great, big build to suit projects. While not challenging as hunting down a sixty ton white mammal, finding the right client and executing a profitable build to suit project still represents a significant challenge.

Nantong offers affordable labour and ports within one hour of Shanghai

As transport improvements rapidly bring it within an hour's drive of Shanghai's Pudong airport, the city of Nantong in Jiangsu province is raising its profile as an investment destination.

Suburban areas provide opportunities outside major cities

As China has modernised over the last two decades it has also experienced an explosion in urban population so that it now has more than 100 cities of over 1 million people. With the economic opportunities centred in the major cities and given the attractions of urban living, the country now faces a major challenge in managing its urban growth.

The role of Shanghai industrial parks in supporting China's auto sector

While the near collapse of America's auto giants was grabbing headlines in 2009, China's car industry has been enjoying growth of ten per cent.

Are economic zones shifting their focus to residential property sales?

While there have been no official announcements made, some China observers see a new economic model rising based on revenues from property sales instead of industrial production.

China's Eco-Industrial Parks Provide Development Opportunities Through Sustainable Ecosystems

As companies look for ways to reduce costs and limit environmental impact eco-industrial parks are becoming attractive alternatives. These parks rely on synergistic webs of suppliers and producers to conserve resources through re-use and recycling.

Facilities support safe development of local chemical production

As the third-largest industry in China, China's chemical sector already accounts for 15% of global demand. Strong overall industrial growth, combined with improved infrastructure for supporting chemical production have combined to fuel a boom in the sector.