Japanese auto parts industry "combines" to Foshan
2025-10-04 08:05:37
At the 2004 China Foshan (Japan) Investment Promotion Conference, it was revealed that 17 of the world’s top 500 companies have already established operations in Foshan, Guangdong, with a total investment of $307 million. The event saw the signing of 53 new projects, amounting to $615 million in total investment. Among these, the auto parts industry stood out as a major highlight, with 21 projects signed in this sector, totaling $324 million. Notably, 28 of the projects exceeded $10 million each, contributing $542 million — nearly 88% of the overall investment.
Several large-scale joint ventures were announced during the conference. For instance, U.S.-based Toshiba Carrier and Virgin Water Co., Ltd. from Japan jointly invested $48.2 million to set up Guangdong Midea Refrigeration Preparation Co., Ltd. Meanwhile, Japanese firm Toyoda Gosei, Toyota Tsusho, and Taiwan’s Fung Yuk Co., Ltd. partnered to invest $29 million in establishing Toyoda Gosei (Foshan) Automotive Parts Limited.
According to Liang Shaolu, Mayor of Foshan City, the city — the third-largest in Guangdong Province — achieved a GDP of 138.139 billion yuan in the previous year, reflecting a 16.1% year-on-year growth. Foshan is a key production hub for household appliances, digital optics, new materials, and biomedical industries. To date, over 6,000 foreign enterprises have established themselves in the city, with accumulated foreign investment reaching $14 billion.
The projects announced at the conference are primarily focused on three core industries: auto parts, household appliances, and digital optics, showcasing a strong industrial clustering effect. These developments underline Foshan's growing appeal as a strategic investment destination in southern China. (Yao Binhua, Zhu Wenfeng, Nan Cebing) — *South China News*, October 14, 2004, Page 1.
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