Introduction

Greetings, folks! Today, we delve into the remarkable tale of Dongguan Changan Town, a town that has surged ahead with an astonishing GDP exceeding 100 billion yuan.

Can you fathom it? A town's GDP surpassing the 100 billion yuan mark! This is undoubtedly a "super dark horse" in the realm of towns, soaring to become the third in Guangdong and sixth nationwide with such an impressive GDP.

This meteoric rise is akin to a rocket launch!

Join us as Unmanned Vehicle Coming (Official Account: Unmanned Vehicle Coming) explores this phenomenon with you!

(For reference, please click: "Has 'Luobo Kuaipao' Launched in Multiple Towns and Streets in Dongguan? Netizens Share Ride Experience, Customer Service Responds It's Still in Preparation")

I. The "100 Billion Legend" That Has Soared to Great Heights

Changan Town's journey to today's achievements has been a testament to overcoming challenges and achieving new milestones.

As early as 2023, its GDP had already touched 96.52 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 4.5%, inching ever closer to the coveted 100 billion yuan threshold.

Industry insiders foresaw that crossing the 100 billion mark was imminent. And indeed, this year, Changan Town successfully "landed" in the elite "100 Billion Club".

Among all towns in the country, Changan Town stands out impressively.

It joins the ranks of other "towns with GDP over 100 billion yuan" such as Shishan Town and Beijiao Town in Foshan, Guangdong; Yushan Town and Yangshe Town in Suzhou, Jiangsu; and Maotai Town in Zunyi, Guizhou.

These towns are all heavyweights in their own right, and Changan Town's ability to stand alongside them is truly commendable.

II. Industrial 'Nuclear Weapons': The Backbone of the 100 Billion GDP

Changan Town's impressive GDP is underpinned by its powerhouse industries. Known as the "strongest town in Dongguan," it thrives on multiple industrial clusters.

(1) Electronic Information: The Cradle of Mobile Phone Giants

Changan Town is a pivotal hub in China's electronic information industry, the birthplace of two top-tier global smartphone manufacturers - OPPO and vivo, along with other renowned brands like Little Genius.

Over 1,000 upstream and downstream enterprises support the electronic information industry in Changan Town, with 226 being above-scale enterprises.

One out of every eight smartphones produced globally each year hails from this town.

What does this signify?

It signifies that Changan Town holds sway over "half the kingdom" of the smartphone industry, akin to a "big boss" in a game, controlling the overall landscape.

(2) Metal Molds: The Unassuming 'Hidden Champion'

The metal mold industry is another significant strength for Changan Town.

The town boasts over 1,600 metal mold production enterprises, nearly 10,000 individual businesses, and several leading enterprises like Jierong, Xiangxin, and Shenglan.

In 2023, the output value of the above-scale mechanical metal mold industry reached 42.26 billion yuan.

Don't be deceived by its low profile; its strength is formidable, a genuine "hidden champion".

(3) Emerging Industries: Seeds of Future Growth

Beyond these two traditional powerhouse industries, Changan Town is actively nurturing emerging industries such as machine vision, new energy supporting industries, and electronic health.

Yutong Optics, a listed company in the smart vision industry, has topped global shipments of security cameras for eight consecutive years and been selected as a national seventh batch of manufacturing champions for a single product.

These emerging industries are like nascent seeds, poised to grow into towering trees in the future.

III. Automotive Industry: Unique Explorations Amidst Giants

In Changan Town's industrial landscape, while the automotive industry may not shine as brightly as the electronic information and metal mold industries, it has its own unique traits.

Adjacent to Shenzhen, Changan Town has been influenced by Shenzhen's industrial radiation, achieving certain development in automobile-related supporting industries.

However, compared to Shishan Town in Foshan, which specializes in manufacturing complete automobiles and auto parts (with over 100 related enterprises, 80 of which are above scale, forming a complete and coordinated industrial chain), Changan Town's automotive industry is relatively smaller in scale and more focused on explorations in new energy vehicle supporting industries.

1. Laying the Groundwork

In its early stages, Changan Town focused on developing the metal mold industry, which, after years of accumulation, has formed a 50 billion-level metal mold industry.

This has laid a solid foundation for the manufacture of automotive-related parts and components, as metal molds are crucial for producing automotive parts, providing high-precision molds that ensure the quality and efficiency of parts and components.

2. Gradual Industry Expansion

With the rise of Changan Town's electronic information industry, especially the prominence of leading enterprises like OPPO and vivo, some enterprises have capitalized on this trend to transform towards new energy vehicle supporting industries, opening up explorations and developments in the automotive industry in Changan Town.

3. The Industrial Cluster Takes Shape

Changan Town has formed a "2+3" industrial cluster encompassing new energy vehicle supporting industries. As a billion-level emerging industry, the new energy vehicle supporting industry is in a phase of rapid growth, becoming a new growth pole for Changan Town's industrial development alongside machine vision and electronic health.

In the industry's perspective, new energy vehicles present a tailor-made new racetrack for Changan.

Amidst the new windfall of the new energy industry, Changan Town's prominent advantages lie in smart mobile terminals, the battery industry, and the automotive parts and components industry. When introducing the new energy vehicle industry system, Changan can seamlessly integrate and resonate with its past industrial foundation. Relying on leading enterprises in smart mobile terminals such as vivo and OPPO, it is highly likely to gain an early foothold in the smart technology racetrack of new energy vehicles.

Many enterprises in the town have achieved notable success in the automotive field. For instance, Yutong Optics excels in the niche area of security cameras, ranking first in global shipments for eight consecutive years and leading the machine vision industry in Changan Town. Its technology and products can also support automotive vision systems.

Furthermore, Changan Town houses companies like Guangdong Little Genius Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd., Guangdong Songjian Electric Vehicle Charging Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Yifengda Electric Vehicle Operation Co., Ltd., Dongguan Zhongtian New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., and Runner New Energy Automobile (Dongguan) Co., Ltd. Relatively, the autonomous driving automotive industry in Changan Town is still in its nascent stage. Currently, there are reports that Luobo Kuaipao's driverless vehicles plan to operate in Dongguan.

In conclusion, Unmanned Vehicle Coming (Official Account: Unmanned Vehicle Coming) believes that Changan Town has transformed from an ordinary town into a "big town with GDP over 100 billion yuan" on the strength of its robust industrial foundation. It resembles an inspiring "town youth" who has achieved its own "comeback" through relentless efforts.

Looking ahead, we anticipate more surprises from Changan Town on the path of autonomous driving industry development. Let's wait and see!

Dear readers, what are your thoughts?