Located in the Yangtze River basin, Nanjing is the political, economic and cultural center of Jiangsu Province. Considered one of China’s four great ancient capitals, modern Nanjing has emerged as eastern China’s second largest commercial center. The city ranks seventh in overall competitiveness among Chinese cities and was recently ranked by Forbes magazine as being one of the top ten commercial cities in China. Nanjing’s growing industrial sector has benefited from the city’s abundance of natural resources and close proximity to Shanghai.
Firms from the United States have historically faired well in Nanjing. Over one thousand American companies have operations in the city. In 2005, the U.S. ranked as Nanjing’s second largest trading partner.
Leading Industry
Nanjing excels in the production of electronic, petrochemical, automotive and steel products. In recent years, the city has begun to place a strong emphasis on the development of technology-intensive industries such as IT and electronics, biomedicine, and advanced materials. Nanjing has recently emerged as one of China’s leading producers of IT products, petrochemicals and automobile components.
Trade Lead
The Commercial Service and its partner, the China Council for Promotion of International Trade, are constantly developing new trade leads. To search for leads in Nanjing and the East China region, visit our trade leads database.
Trade Show/Exhibitions
Review trade shows supported by the Commercial Service in China. http://www.buyusa.gov/china/en/tradeshow2006.html
Contact Information
U.S. Commercial Service - Shanghai
Shanghai Center, Suite 631
1376 Nanjing West Road
Shanghai 200040, China
Tel: (86-21) 6279-7630
Fax: (86-21) 6279-7639
Email: Shanghai.Office.Box@mail.doc.gov