To further enhance the regional business climate and accelerate the development of a digital-intelligent economic powerhouse, District Party Secretary Kong Fu'an conducted on-site visits to 维克多汽车技术（上海）有限公司 and 上海禾赛科技有限公司 on September 16. The visits focused on gaining deeper insights into the companies' histories, operational layouts, innovation capabilities, and talent acquisition strategies, followed by in-depth discussions with their leadership teams.
维克多汽车技术（上海）有限公司, a regional headquarters for a German multinational, specializes in AI-driven modular and integrated software development, offering comprehensive solutions for software-defined systems. Kong Fu'an toured the company's testing and validation laboratories, examining virtual vehicle simulation software and software-defined vehicle development platforms, while also reviewing the firm's operational status and future plans. He expressed gratitude for the company's long-standing contributions to the regional economy, encouraging it to seize opportunities in the artificial intelligence sector, diversify its business operations, and expand its market presence both domestically and internationally. "Changning is committed to fostering a legalized business environment," he said, "and will continue to strengthen intellectual property protections to ensure companies can operate with confidence and achieve sustainable growth."
禾赛科技, recognized globally as a leader in physical AI infrastructure, utilizes a product ecosystem centered on LiDAR technology, the Kosmo spatial intelligence platform, and robotic power modules. This framework spans the entire "perception-understanding-execution" chain for robots, enabling large-scale commercial deployment. In 2023, the company established a wholly-owned subsidiary, 上海禾赛智能科技有限公司, at Changning's Haisu Cultural Plaza, which now serves as its global operations headquarters. During a tour of the company's exhibition hall, Kong Fu'an reviewed its LiDAR product range and observed demonstrations of Sharpa robots powered by Hesai's modules, praising the company's technological achievements and AI-driven use cases.
Kong Fu'an highlighted Changning's distinctive "digitalization" and "international outlook," stating that the district provides fertile ground for technological iteration, real-world deployment, and worldwide expansion. He encouraged 禾赛科技 to take a leading role in the region's AI innovation landscape, create benchmark applications, and promote the widespread adoption of embodied intelligence across production and daily life. He also noted that Changning is transitioning from a major digital economy hub to a strong digital-intelligent economy zone, using scientific and technological innovation to drive industrial advancement, anchored by the high-standard "Shanghai Silicon Alley" sci-tech innovation district.
During the visits, Kong Fu'an urged enterprises to build upon the "Silicon Valley" foundation, deepen their roots in Changning, and maintain a global outlook. He called on them to align with AI trends, boost R&D investment, and strengthen their core technological capabilities. Furthermore, he instructed relevant departments to refine their enterprise services, proactively addressing concerns related to resource access, market opportunities, and talent support. He emphasized the importance of deeper collaboration across upstream and downstream industry chains to collectively cultivate a thriving environment for innovation and entrepreneurship.