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Jiaxing Economic Development Zone in East China's Zhejiang province reported steady momentum in foreign investment and trade, with actual utilized foreign capital reaching $242 million in the third quarter of this year, up 68.9 percent year-on-year.

More than 800 foreign-invested companies from 45 countries operate in the zone, including over 50 projects valued at over $100 million, making it one of Jiaxing's key gateways for international business.

The zone is broadening its global ties through exhibitions and industry links. At the 2025 China International Import Expo from Nov 5 to 10, companies based in the zone connected with buyers and partners while presenting consumer goods and specialty foods. Several firms used the platform to expand production plans in Jiaxing, supported by a growing number of manufacturing projects. Contracted foreign investment has reached $436.47 million in the first three quarters of this year, rising 136.6 percent year-on-year.

Foreign companies in the zone are also expanding their research operations, with firms from Europe and the Americas building research sites that integrate labs, pilot workshops, and production bases, enabling faster product development and closer collaboration with local universities.

A network of specialized industry platforms continues to improve long-term investment conditions. Industry clusters, including the Sino-German Industrial Cooperation Park, provide supply chain links among global manufacturers. The Jiaxing International Legal Services District is also taking shape, offering commercial, intellectual property, and cross-border legal support for the region's outward-facing economy.