The Zhonglou Economic Development Zone in Changzhou, Jiangsu, is located in the heart of China’s Yangtze River Delta—in the western part of downtown Changzhou. Bordered by Shanghai to the east and Nanjing to the west, it enjoys a distinct geographical advantage and convenient transportation links.Technology innovation and entrepreneurship platforms are a key component of a region’s overall competitiveness. The zone’s leading industries include new materials, electronic information, advanced equipment manufacturing, automotive parts, medical devices, and new energy. Notable companies based here include Austria’s Isovalta, Germany’s IBG, Canada’s Alcan, and Japan’s Okamoto Koki, Toshiba, Chuo Bussan, and Sanyo.