Production bases

Where things are actually made.

Ten manufacturing and sourcing clusters we visit for guests, with the industries each is known for and the honest travel time from Shanghai.

31.23° N · 121.47° EYangtze River Delta · 长三角

Port, parts and precision

The world’s small-commodities counter

Hardware, tools and the kitchen sink

E-commerce, textiles and tea

Precision manufacturing, classical gardens

Home textiles and shipbuilding

Anhui’s lower-cost manufacturing belt

Leather, fur and fabric

Textiles, dyeing and yellow wine

Autos, robotics and a river port

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