“Shanghai Nanjing Plus” 2025: “Exploring Perspectives on China–U.S. Relations” Series: Visit to the Caohejing Hi-tech Park
2025/10/14
On the afternoon of October 11, 2025, the “Shanghai Nanjing Plus” 2025 delegation visited the Caohejing Hi-tech Park, touring the Caohejing-Rockwell Automation Net-Zero Smart Manufacturing Co-Creation Center and the Shanghai Humanoid Robot Innovation Incubator, and held an exchange session with young employee representatives at the Caohejing Hi-tech Park Library.
Visit to the Caohejing-Rockwell Automation Net-Zero Intelligent Manufacturing Co-Creation Center
On the afternoon of October 11, 2025, the delegation visited the Caohejing-Rockwell Automation Net-Zero Smart Manufacturing Co-Creation Center, located in the Caohejing Hi-tech Park. Rockwell Automation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., entered the Chinese mainland market in 1988 and established its Shanghai presence in the Caohejing Hi-tech Park in 2009. In 2023, Rockwell Automation and the Caohejing Hi-tech Park jointly launched the Caohejing-Rockwell Automation Net-Zero Smart Manufacturing Co-Creation Center, an innovation platform within the Caohejing Tech Oasis. The platform adopts a new incubation model of “end-to-end innovation integration”, focusing on three key dimensions: industrial upgrading, sustainable development, and cross-sector innovation. Its primary technological areas include artificial intelligence and big data, industrial metaverse, industrial Internet of Things and manufacturing operations management, advanced process control, and robotics applications, aiming to create benchmark intelligent and green application scenarios. At the same time, the center collaborates with cross-sector ecosystems to build a “1+5+N” innovation empowerment platform, providing enterprises with comprehensive services in technological innovation, talent development, public listing and international expansion, digital experiences, and industrial empowerment.
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Delegation members received an introduction to the center’s profile and operations
Visit to the Shanghai Humanoid Robot Innovation Incubator
That afternoon, the delegation then visited the Shanghai Humanoid Robot Innovation Incubator within the Caohejing Hi-tech Park. After a brief introduction to the incubator by the staff, the members entered the “Robot Supermarket”, where they experienced robotic technologies through immersive interactive demonstrations.
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At the robot dog exhibition area, the robot dog demonstrated a range of movements---jumping, rolling over, and running. The members stopped to watch, with some taking photos or videos on their phones, others posing for selfies with the robot, and many asking the staff about the technologies behind it.
Next, the delegation members visited the humanoid robot exhibition area, where a humanoid robot walked over to greet them with a friendly handshake. They also sampled strawberry-flavored ice cream prepared by the robot, enjoying it as they listened to the staff’s presentations. The visit concluded in a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere.
Delegation Members Listen to the Briefing
Exchange Views with Young Employee Representatives from Caohejing Hi-tech Park
After visiting the incubator, the delegation members went to the Caohejing Hi-tech Park Library to engage in an exchange with young employee representatives from Caohejing Hi-tech Park.
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The visit began with a warm welcome from Zhang Junyi, Deputy Director of the General Office of the Caohejing Hi-tech Park. This was followed by remarks from delegation representative Jonathon P. Sine, who shared his impressions of the Caohejing Hi-tech Park. A young employee representative then gave a presentation introducing the park’s history, geographic advantages, and industrial layout.
Zhang Junyi, Deputy Director of the General Office of the Caohejing Hi-tech Park, Hosts the Event
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The exchange session consisted of two parts: a Q&A segment and group discussions. In the Q&A segment, some delegation members raised questions about the development of the Caohejing Hi-tech Park and the commercialization of technological achievements. Representatives responded in detail, drawing on their practical experience. Following this, the delegation was divided into three groups for in-depth discussions with young employee representatives on topics such as industrial innovation and cross-sector technological integration. The exchange concluded successfully amid lively intellectual exchanges and a relaxed, interactive atmosphere.
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