Four Pillar Industrial Clusters- Machinery & Equipment

(1) Electrical Power Equipment

Development Foundation

Xiamen has established itself as a major center for electrical power equipment manufacturing in China, particularly in power transmission and distribution, ranking among the nation’s top 10 in industry scale. The city boasts a comprehensive industrial cluster encompassing research and development, manufacturing, and sales across low, medium, and high voltage levels, with a local content ratio exceeding 60%. This high localization demonstrates a robust local supply chain. International giants ABB and Schneider maintain significant operations in Xiamen, leading the domestic market in high, medium, and low voltage distribution equipment production and market share. Xiamen hosts a Power Equipment Base under the National Torch Program, and is one of China’s largest manufacturing centers for medium and low voltage switches. Furthermore, it is Fujian Province’s sole New Power System Demonstration City. Key players in Xiamen’s power equipment ecosystem include ABB, Schneider, Hongfa Electroacoustic, XJ Electric, Huatech, and Kehua Data.
Development Priorities

• Attracting investment in new energy power generation equipment, including grid-connected renewable energy systems;
• Attracting enterprises specializing in high-voltage switches, power station equipment, and electric wires and cables;
• Attracting companies focused on intelligent power transformation, operation and maintenance inspection, power monitoring, and comprehensive management systems.

Dedicated Industrial Parks

• Torch Power Transmission & Distribution Industrial Base
• Hongfa Haicang Port Industrial Park
• Electrical Power Equipment Industrial Park

Contact Information
Responsible Department: Xiamen Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology
Contact: LU Mengcha
Phone: 0592-2896871

(2)Automotive
Development Foundation
Xiamen is a national leader in automotive innovation.designated as one ofthe first pilot cities forcomprehensive public vehicle electrification, and one ofthe second qroup of pilot cities for smart city infrastructureintegrated with intelligent connected vehicles (lCV). Thecity boasts a robust automotive ecosystem encompassingvehicle and parts manufacturing, notably pioneering the commercialization ofnew energy buses in China. King LongGroup h裉猝olds a leading domestic market share andtechnological advantage in medium and large-sized busesKey component suppliers in Xiamen include JTEKTHongfa Automotive Electronics, and Xiamen Tungsten'spermanent magnet motor division.
Development Priorities

• Core Electrification Components (Battery. Motor. andElectronic Control System):Supporting breakthroughsand industrialization of technologies like solid-statebatteries and sodium-ion batteries;Promoting theadoption of key electric drive system technologiesincluding high-efficiency, high-power drive motors andhub motors:
• Key Components:Supporting chassis componentmanufacturers in mastering technologies such assteer-by-wire;Attracting investment in tire and wheel hubproduction; Driving the lightweighting and intelligent upgrading of interior/exterior trim and other components；
• Intelligent Connectivity(lCV):Leveraging the R&D strengths of King Long Group and the safety testing expertiseof Xiamen MunicipalProduct Quality Supervision and Inspection Institute, and in response toapplication-specific needs to prioritize the development o fcore products such as intelligent driving technologysensing hardware (including automotive sensorsmillimeter-wave radar, and high-definition cameras),communication modules, intelligent cockpits, cloud controlplatforms, and in-vehicle displays.

Dedicated Industrial Parks

• Jimei Mechanical Industry Concentration Area
• Tongxiang Hi-Tech City
• Torch (Xiang'an)Industrial Zone
• Huli Smart Transportation Industrial Park

Contact Information
Responsible Department: Xiamen Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology
Contact: LU Mengcha
Phone: 0592-2896871

(3)High-End Equipment and Instruments
Development Foundation
Xiamen’s strength in high-end equipment and instruments lies in intelligent manufacturing and cleantech solutions. The city holds a competitive advantage in medical robotics and precision instruments, with its water treatment membrane equipment and waste gas treatment fiber filtration equipment leading the domestic market. Key players include Xiamen Tungsten, Golden Egret, Sodick, Yangsen CNC, Standard, Suntar, Longking Desulfurization and Canroon Technology.
Development Priorities

• CNC Machine Tools: Focusing on industrial mother machines, and developing high-value-added CNC equipment and key core components; 
• Intelligent Robots: Developing intelligent robots and core components for healthcare, senior care, and lifestyle applications;
• Energy-Saving and Environmental Protection Equipment:Developing advanced environmental protection equipment, high-efficiency resource utilization equipment, and high-efficiency energy-saving equipment;
• Precision Instruments: Focusing on industrial automation control instruments and systems, scientific testing and analysis instruments, and specialized detection and measurement instruments.

Dedicated Industrial Parks

• Jimei Mechanical Industry Concentration Area
• Tongxiang Hi-Tech City
• Advanced General Equipment Manufacturing Industrial 
• Park (under construction)

Contact Information
Responsible Department: Xiamen Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology
Contact: LU Mengcha
Phone: 0592-2896871
(4)Aviation Maintenance and Manufacturing
Development Foundation
Xiamen is a pioneer in China’s aviation industry, home to a globally recognized one-stop aviation maintenance base. The city has attracted over 10 aviation maintenance and manufacturing companies, anchored by industry leaders like Xiamen Swire Aircraft and Xiamen Swire Engine. Xiamen also holds a first-mover advantage in aviation asset management, with over 20 major Chinese leasing companies operating within the Xiamen Free Trade Zone. Robust industry support is provided by organizations like Xiamen Iport Group and the School of Aerospace Engineering at Xiamen University, contributing to airport operations, research, and technological advancements.
Development Priorities

• Aviation Maintenance
• Developing the aircraft materials market and integrated support capabilities
• Aviation asset management and disposal services
• Developing the low-altitude economy across multiple sectors, including tourism, transportation, specialized applications, and the R&D and manufacturing of low-altitude aircraft and components.

Dedicated Industrial Parks

• Xiamen Aviation Industrial Park
• Xiamen International Aviation Materials Support Center
• Xiamen Aide Aviation Industrial Park

Contact Information
Responsible Department: Administration Committee of the Fujian Free Trade Zone, Xiamen Area
Contact: CHEN Maochun
Phone: 0592-5601527/13599515715

Source: Xiamen Investment Handbook