Wuhan East Lake Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone

Description:

Optical-electronics, telecommunications, and equipment manufacturing are the core industries of Wuhan East Lake High-Tech Development Zone (ELHTZ) while software outsourcing and electronics are also encouraged.

ELHTZ is China's largest production centre for optical-electronic products with key players like Changfei Fiber-optical Cables (the largest fiber-optical cable maker in China), Fenghuo Telecommunications and Wuhan Research Institute of Post and Telecommunications (the largest research institute in optical telecommunications in China). Wuhan ELHTZ also represents the development centre for China's laser industry with key players such as HUST Technologies and Chutian Laser being based in the zone.

In 2007, 465 new projects were approved in ELHTZ, and by the end of 2007, more than 2,000 high-tech enterprises had set up business in the zone. More than 20 enterprises based at ELHTZ, such as Wuhan East Lake High-tech Group, HUST Technology and Yangtze Telecommunication, have been listed on stock exchanges in China.

Detailed Information:

• Industrial Zone Type: High Tech Industrial Development Zone
• Industrial Zone Level: National
• Date Incorporated: 1988
• Current Zone Size: > 100 Square km
• Planned Zone Size: > 100 Square km
• Address: No. 546, Luoyu Road, 430079
• Distance to Nearest Airport: Wuhan Tianhe Airport 10 - 20 km
• Distance to Nearest Highway: G318 20 - 50 km
• Distance to Nearest Port: Wuhan Port 10 - 20 km
• Industries Encouraged: Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals Production and Processing, Computer Software, Electronics Assembly & Manufacturing, Heavy Industry, Instruments & Industrial Equipment Production, Research and Development, Telecommunications Equipment
• Other Industries Encouraged: New Materials, New Energy