As a key industrial hub project in the Aviation Block, Changsha Area, China (Hunan) Free Trade Zone, the Zhongtong Smart Valley Industrial Park has accelerated its construction pace since breaking ground early this year. Currently, Phase I of the project is progressing smoothly and is expected to be ready for operation by the end of December this year. The park will inject new momentum into the upgrading of industries such as intelligent manufacturing and modern logistics in the region.

The construction site was bustling with activity. Hundreds of workers were working in an orderly manner, while excavators and dump trucks worked in close coordination. All construction work is on schedule and progressing at full speed. The Zhongtong Smart Valley Industrial Park project has a total planned area of 195 mu (13 ha.), with a total floor area of 200,000 square meters and a total investment of approximately 1.8 billion CNY. Development and construction will be carried out in two phases. Phase I, currently under construction, covers 80 mu (5.33 ha.) with a floor area of 100,000 square meters and includes six modern industrial buildings and related supporting facilities. The project focuses on five strategic emerging industries—low-altitude economy, intelligent equipment manufacturing, life sciences and healthcare, new energy, and intelligent connected vehicles—and is committed to establishing a high-end industrial cluster.

Zhou Zhenyu, investment promotion manager for the project, said, "Currently, the underground parking lot for Building No. 1 has been completed, construction on the second floor of Building No. 2 is finished, Building No. 3 has been fully topped out, and foundation work is underway for Building No. 4. We expect all buildings to be topped out by the end of July this year, and the park to be fully operational by the end of December. "

While accelerating project construction, the park has focused its investment promotion efforts on core sectors such as intelligent manufacturing, modern logistics, airport-related business services, and new materials. To date, it has reached cooperation agreements with 26 high-quality enterprises, and the clustering effect of the industry is beginning to take shape. Zhou Zhenyu noted that the plan is to achieve an overall investment attraction rate of 70% by the end of the year, laying the groundwork for efficient operations once the park opens.

Once Phase I of the project is completed, it is expected to accommodate more than 70 companies. The park will also provide a range of specialized value-added services to tenant companies, including business incubation, talent recruitment, policy consultation, and financial services, to help them grow rapidly.

Chinese source: official website of China (Hunan) Pilot Free Trade Zone