China is and will continue to be a reference in the global technology industryeven though its features are quite astonishing before our eyes. There are examples of the atomic battery that promises to last 50 years, or on the software side, the super Alipay application that detects baldness.
The Chinese market is also very different, even though its brands are reaching – and succeeding – in the West. Some of the most popular have been established in the major city of Chongqing, which has become the new technology hub of the Asian nation. Do you know which brands have set up their factories there? Here’s a clue: They make mobile phones with Android and TVs with Android TV.
Chongqing, a big city that became a technology center
Chongqin is located in the southwestern part of the gigantic country of China. It is actually a large municipality located between the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers and traditionally known for its historical significance. Currently, its rapid economic development He positioned it as a new technology hub, with a multitude of companies opening factories there.
Before that, it was already a large industrial city, but as the Government policies such as corporate investment in infrastructure, have made Chongqing a benchmark within the country.
Thanks to these two aspects, The city attracts technology companies from around the worldcreating major technology parks, including research and development centers. Specifically, consumer electronics stands out, as Chongqing has large manufacturing centers for devices such as smartphones and televisions.
That’s why there was a significant flow of investments towards the city, also promoting collaboration with universities. In fact, renowned brands such as Oppo, Xiaomi, Vivo and Lenovo have established production centers and other facilities.
Even Android TV has a representative with a large production line: HiSense, which unveiled its range of televisions for this year a few months ago. The capacity that this city has has an impact on the global market, which is not surprising given the large companies that are setting up there.
What does each of the above do? Oppo, for example, has production centers that take advantage of advanced infrastructure, and even has R&D labs focused on cameras, batteries, and 5G connectivity. Its sister Vivo, belonging to the BBK consortium, also has a lab in Chongqing: this time focused on artificial intelligence. On the other hand, the popular Xiaomi has expanded its network of factories in this city, benefiting from the transport network and the availability of components.
What will happen to Chongqin in the future? Well, everything indicates that it will be the first global smart city, as dictated by the Terminus project, leader in AI and robotics. Just stop and read it to be surprised by the futuristic perspective that this company has for the city: it will never go out of style since each of its services will undergo revisions from time to time.
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