Zhangjiagang is leveraging its base of more than 3,000 textile enterprises to accelerate the transformation of its textile industry.
Zhangjiagang has developed a robust and highly concentrated smart, high-end equipment industry over the past 70 years, steering towards high-end development with a focus on intelligence, greenness, and integration.
Zhangjiagang has emerged as a beacon of innovation in the steel industry.
In the first half of 2025, Zhangjiagang's total foreign trade value reached 131.75 billion yuan ($18.34 billion), up 0.6 percent year-on-year, accounting for 10.2 percent of Suzhou's total foreign trade.
Jiangsu Tenpower Lithium Co, based in Zhangjiagang, recently announced the world's first 350 Wh/kg solid-state cylindrical battery that is set for mass production.
The main elevated section of the Zhangjiagang East Second Ring Road officially opened to traffic on Aug 7, significantly improving travel efficiency both within the city and between Zhangjiagang and Suzhou.
Five colossal stainless steel tower vessels manufactured by Zhangjiagang Furui Heavy Equipment Co were recently shipped to Saudi Arabia, marking another milestone for the company in the global petrochemical equipment market.
The Xiangshan Paragliding Camp officially opened at the Shuangshan-Xiangshan Tourism Resort on Aug 5, marking a new milestone in Zhangjiagang's push to promote outdoor sports and lifestyle experiences.