Changzhou, located in Jiangsu province, is rapidly emerging as a key destination for Swiss companies investing in China. With its pro-business environment, advanced industrial foundation, and growing focus on high-tech manufacturing, the city has become a preferred base for global investors such as Ypsomed, a leading Swiss developer of self-injection systems for liquid medications.
Ypsomed established its first Asia-Pacific production base — Ypsomed Medical Devices Manufacturing (Changzhou) Co., Ltd. — in the Changzhou National Hi-Tech District in 2022. The facility focuses on the research, development, and production of advanced injection pens and needles for international markets. Within just 14 months of groundbreaking, the plant’s main structure was completed — a testament to both Swiss efficiency and Changzhou’s strong local support. Building on this success, the company recently announced an additional investment of €100 million, tripling its original commitment to the region.
Today, 47 Swiss-funded enterprises have established operations in Changzhou, giving the city one of the highest concentrations of Swiss investment in the Yangtze River Delta. The partnership goes beyond manufacturing — encompassing trade, innovation, and technology exchange.
The Swiss Center in Changzhou, founded in 2000 and operational since last year, serves as a gateway for Swiss companies entering the Chinese market. Alongside its service centers in Shanghai and Tianjin, it has helped more than 450 foreign enterprises establish a presence in China. Just nearby, the Sino-Swiss (Changzhou) International Industrial Innovation Park, inaugurated in 2019, continues to attract high-tech projects from both countries.
These developments stem from years of strategic collaboration. In 2017, the Changzhou municipal government signed a cooperation framework with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to deepen Sino-Swiss industrial ties. Two years later, this partnership evolved into a formal agreement with Swiss authorities, officially launching the Innovation Park.
According to Wang Yitian, Director of the European and US Investment Promotion Department of the Changzhou National Hi-Tech Zone, the local government is committed to creating a seamless service experience for foreign investors. “From project approval to business registration and banking, every step is handled through a one-stop service platform — and all administrative services are free of charge,” Wang noted. Dedicated support teams assist companies throughout the process, ensuring that every investor feels at home in Changzhou.
With its efficient infrastructure, innovation-driven ecosystem, and investor-friendly policies, Changzhou is solidifying its role as a dynamic bridge between Switzerland and China, where precision manufacturing meets visionary growth.
