Toyota(US:TM) Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2025-04-29 20:02Group 1 - In 2024, Shanghai's actual foreign investment is expected to exceed $17.6 billion, with over 1,000 regional headquarters of multinational companies and 30 new foreign R&D centers established [1] - Multinational companies are shifting from merely "manufacturing in China" to embedding "Chinese solutions" into global innovation chains, positioning Shanghai as a global innovation hub [1] - Bayer's Nivea has established a significant R&D center in Shanghai, designed for seamless transitions between theoretical work and experimental validation, emphasizing local market innovation [2][3] Group 2 - Toyota is increasing its investment in China by establishing a comprehensive electric vehicle company in Shanghai, marking a significant step for its Lexus electric vehicle project [2][3] - Toyota is restructuring its R&D operations in China to enhance local decision-making and innovation, integrating various R&D centers into a unified system [3][4] - The company aims to develop products that meet Chinese consumer needs by employing local talent and methodologies [4] Group 3 - Shanghai has recently certified 30 regional headquarters and 10 foreign R&D centers, with a focus on key industries such as electronic information, biomedicine, and new energy [5] - BD Medical has launched a distribution and R&D center in Shanghai, expected to achieve an annual import-export total of 2 billion yuan [5] - BASF is investing 500 million yuan to expand its Cellasto factory in Shanghai, which will enhance its production capacity by nearly 70% by 2027 [5] Group 4 - Carl Zeiss is establishing a new headquarters in Shanghai's free trade zone, integrating R&D, manufacturing, and exhibition functions, with an investment exceeding 600 million yuan [5] - Covestro is expanding its presence in China, collaborating with GAC Group to develop high-performance materials for flying cars, with a significant investment planned [6] - Shanghai aims to attract international companies to enhance R&D innovation and meet local market demands while optimizing their overseas business strategies [6]