Chen Jining met with TE Connectivity CEO Terrence Curtin, welcoming increased investment and R&D in Shanghai to focus on industrial intelligent transformation, open new areas of cooperation, and expand new development tracks.

Chen Jining met with Terrence Curtin, CEO of TE Connectivity, yesterday.

Chen Jining gave an overview of Shanghai’s economic and social development. He said that as China’s economic center and a frontier for reform and opening up, Shanghai is firmly expanding high-level openness, continuously fostering a market-oriented, law-based, and international first-class business environment, and supporting global enterprises in their stable and innovative development in the city. TE Connectivity is a leading company in the global field of connectivity and sensor technology. Its business layout and ecosystem construction align with Shanghai’s industrial development direction and functional positioning. With the accelerating pace of digital, intelligent, and green transformation, the space for cooperation between both sides is even broader. He welcomed the company to seize development opportunities, leverage its strengths, increase investment and research and development efforts in Shanghai, and open up new areas of cooperation and expand new development tracks around industrial intelligent transformation. Shanghai will continue to deepen service mechanisms for enterprises, continuously improve service efficiency and quality, promptly respond to and resolve specific issues, and support enterprises in achieving better development in Shanghai with a long-term, stable, and predictable development environment.

Terrence Curtin introduced the company’s business development in China. He said that the immense potential of the Chinese market and Shanghai’s favorable business environment have strengthened the company’s confidence in sustained investment and deep-rooted development. They will firmly seize opportunities in green development and digital-intelligent transformation, deepen cooperation in areas such as engineering research and development, embodied intelligence, and industrial intelligence, better leverage the role of the regional headquarters, and work together for win-win development.

Shanghai

Shanghai is a major global financial hub and one of China’s most populous cities, located on the eastern coast at the mouth of the Yangtze River. Its history as a prominent port city began in the 19th century, when it became a treaty port following the First Opium War, leading to the establishment of foreign concessions and rapid commercial growth. Today, Shanghai is known for its iconic modern skyline, including the Bund and Pudong district, while preserving cultural landmarks that reflect its colonial past and dynamic evolution.

TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology company specializing in the design and manufacture of connectivity and sensor solutions. Originally founded in 1941 as a small research and manufacturing firm in the United States, it grew into a Fortune 500 company through innovations in electronic components for automotive, industrial, and data communications markets. The company’s headquarters are now in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, and it operates in over 140 countries worldwide.

Shanghai

Shanghai is a major global financial hub and one of China’s most populous cities, known for its modern skyline and historic waterfront, the Bund. Its history as a small fishing village transformed dramatically in the 19th century when it became a key treaty port under foreign control, leading to rapid international trade and cultural exchange. Today, Shanghai blends its colonial-era architecture with cutting-edge development, reflecting a dynamic past and a forward-looking identity.

Bund

The Bund is a famous waterfront promenade in Shanghai, China, known for its stunning skyline views and historic architecture. Originally a muddy towpath for river traffic, it was developed in the 19th and early 20th centuries as a financial hub, lined with grand European-style buildings housing banks and trading houses. Today, it stands as a symbol of Shanghai’s colonial past and its modern economic rise.

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Shanghai

Shanghai is a major global financial hub and one of China’s largest cities, known for its modern skyline and historic waterfront, the Bund. Its history as a small fishing village transformed dramatically after the First Opium War (1842), when it was opened as a treaty port and developed into a key international trading center under foreign concessions. Today, Shanghai blends its colonial-era architecture with futuristic skyscrapers, reflecting a dynamic fusion of Eastern and Western influences.

Bund

The Bund is a famous waterfront promenade in Shanghai, China, known for its stunning skyline and historic colonial-era buildings. Originally a British settlement in the 19th century, it served as a financial hub and showcase of Western architecture, with structures reflecting styles from Gothic to Art Deco. Today, it remains a major tourist attraction, symbolizing Shanghai’s blend of East and West and its rapid modernization.

Pudong

Pudong is a modern financial district in Shanghai, China, located on the east side of the Huangpu River. Historically, it was largely agricultural marshland until the early 1990s, when the Chinese government designated it as a Special Economic Zone, sparking rapid development. Today, it is famous for its futuristic skyline, including iconic landmarks like the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Shanghai Tower, symbolizing China’s economic rise.

Yangtze River

The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia and the third-longest in the world, flowing over 6,300 kilometers through China. It has been central to Chinese civilization for millennia, serving as a vital waterway for trade, transportation, and agriculture, and was the cradle of ancient cultures along its banks. Historically, the river also played a key role in major events, such as the Battle of Red Cliffs during the Three Kingdoms period and the construction of the Three Gorges Dam in modern times.

Schaffhausen

Schaffhausen is a historic town in northern Switzerland, best known for its well-preserved medieval old town and the nearby Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall. The city originated as a trading center in the 11th century and became a free imperial city of the Holy Roman Empire, with its iconic Munot fortress built in the 16th century. Today, it is a popular tourist destination, offering a blend of Renaissance architecture, cultural heritage, and natural beauty.

Switzerland

Switzerland is a landlocked country in Central Europe renowned for its stunning Alpine landscapes, neutrality in global conflicts, and high standard of living. Historically, it was founded in 1291 through a defensive alliance of three cantons, later expanding to form the Swiss Confederacy, which gained formal independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1648. Today, it is a federal republic known for its banking sector, watchmaking, and multicultural identity with four official languages.

United States

The United States is a vast country in North America, founded in 1776 with the Declaration of Independence from British rule. Its history is marked by westward expansion, the Civil War over slavery, and its rise as a global superpower in the 20th century. Today, it is known for its cultural diversity, iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, and influential contributions to technology, entertainment, and democracy.

China

China, officially the People’s Republic of China, is a vast East Asian country with one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations, dating back over 4,000 years. It was unified under the first imperial dynasty, the Qin, in 221 BCE and later saw iconic eras like the Han, Tang, and Ming dynasties, which fostered cultural and technological advancements such as papermaking and gunpowder. Today, China is known for its rich heritage, including the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and its rapid modern development as a global economic power.

Chen Jining met with TE Connectivity CEO Terrence Curtin, welcoming increased investment and R&D in Shanghai to focus on industrial intelligent transformation, open new areas of cooperation, and expand new development tracks.

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