Delta location
Part of the Yangtze River Delta economic circle, with direct connections toward Shanghai, Suzhou and broader Jiangsu markets.
Yangtze River Delta · Port City · Advanced Manufacturing
Nantong, a strategic gateway for industry, trade and future growth.
Located at the Yangtze River estuary and connected with Shanghai and Suzhou by major cross-river links, Nantong combines coastal-port access, a strong manufacturing base, and a growing innovation ecosystem.
¥1.28T
2025 GDP, nearly
425 km
river & sea lines
8,001 km²
city area
Why Nantong
A city built for cross-border projects
Nantong sits on three sides of water, faces the Yangtze River and the Yellow Sea, and has developed from a traditional industrial city into a modern manufacturing and trade hub.
Manufacturing depth
Strong clusters in shipbuilding and marine engineering, high-end equipment, new energy, new materials, electronics, AI-enabled manufacturing and textiles.
Open business services
Local policy documents emphasize foreign investment services, project landing support, equal treatment and IP protection.
Priority sectors
From port economy to intelligent manufacturing
The platform highlights sectors that match Nantong's industrial foundation and current policy direction: advanced manufacturing, clean energy, marine engineering, next-generation information technology, biomedicine, digital trade and modern services.
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Shipbuilding & offshore engineering
New energy & green industry
High-end equipment
AI + manufacturing
Biomedicine & healthcare
Home textiles & cross-border trade
Investor pathway
Use this site as a first desk for Nantong opportunities.
Tell us your sector, investment size, land/building needs, talent requirements and market plan. We will help structure a first-round opportunity brief and identify relevant parks, policies and local contact points.