Guangxi: Building smarter, greener, more open industrial future

From a 10-billion-yuan ($1.4-billion-yuan) solid-state sodium-ion battery project in Beihai to 40 newly confirmed AI projects under the China-ASEAN AI Innovation Center, Guangxi's industrial zones are attracting strategic emerging industries with increasing vigor.

In the first four months of 2025, industrial output from major parks rose 9 percent year-on-year, while industrial investment jumped by 14.2 percent.

The region is integrating AI with real-world industries, having signed agreements for 71 "AI+" projects worth 33.7 billion yuan. Leading companies like iFLYTEK, Volcano Engine, and Unisound are setting up regional bases, positioning Guangxi as a future AI hub for ASEAN cooperation.

In the Tieshan Donggang Industrial Park in Beihai, rows of factory buildings stand neatly aligned, creating a vibrant and bustling scene. [Photo by Lin Qibo/Guangxi Daily]

To enhance efficiency and competitiveness, Guangxi has reduced its number of industrial parks from 188 to 120 parks. Meanwhile, the Guangxi (Shanghai and Shenzhen) Industry Cooperation Centers have signed agreements for 38 major projects worth over 36 billion yuan since launch.

With the New Western Land-Sea Corridor accelerating trade flows and ASEAN-targeted partnerships like the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park taking off, Guangxi is deepening cross-border industrial collaboration.

A suite of pro-business initiatives—from smart one-stop services in Beihai to integrated approval packages in Qinzhou—ensures enterprises enjoy fast, efficient, and supportive environments in which to thrive.

An intelligent low-speed unmanned logistics vehicle drives through the streets of Yulin. [Photo/Guangxi Daily]