Lontium(SH:688486) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-31 08:13Group 1 - Syngenta Group is establishing a leading global plant protection research and development center in Shanghai, along with a high-standard formulation and engineering platform in Nantong, Jiangsu, to enhance its strategic presence in China's plant protection sector [1][3] - The Syngenta Plant Protection China Innovation Center, launched in January 2023, is a key component of Syngenta's global plant protection R&D system, complementing existing centers in Switzerland and the UK [1][3] - The center aims to develop differentiated R&D capabilities tailored to China's unique agricultural conditions, thereby becoming a critical node in the global innovation system [1][3] Group 2 - The Nantong facility represents a significant investment of approximately 680 million RMB and is set to begin operations on January 24, 2026, with a production capacity exceeding 20,000 tons of high-value plant protection products [2] - The new factory is designed to meet the highest global engineering standards and will serve as a high-end formulation manufacturing platform, incorporating advanced production processes and automation [2] - The facility will enhance precision agriculture capabilities, exemplified by the development of the "Wing Selection" adjuvant, which improves operational efficiency by approximately 30% [2] Group 3 - Syngenta's global operations benefit from China's diverse agricultural environments, which provide fertile ground for technological and product innovation, ultimately contributing to global green plant protection solutions [3] - The establishment of the "Shanghai R&D" and "Nantong manufacturing" dual core strategy reflects Syngenta's commitment to embedding key nodes of its global innovation chain in China [3] - This strategic move not only aims to support the transformation and upgrading of Chinese agriculture but also seeks to harness "Chinese wisdom" to address global agricultural sustainability challenges [3]