Shanghai is a major center for the new materials industry, with a focus on:
- A Complete Value Chain:Shanghai has a complete value chain for the new materials industry, with a focus on:
- Cutting-edge Materials: Materials such as superconductors, graphene, 3D printing materials, and intelligent fiber materials.
- Key Strategic Materials: Materials such as those for ICs, new generation biopharmaceutical materials, advanced ceramics, and synthetic crystals.
- Advanced Basic Materials: Materials such as advanced steel and petrochemical materials.
- Industry Support:The Shanghai government is committed to supporting the new materials industry, with initiatives such as:
- The Measures Supporting the First Batch of New Materials in Shanghai: A plan to attract foreign investment in new materials.
- The Shanghai New Material Industry Show: A major industry event.
- Industry Associations: The Shanghai Association of Rare Earth (SARE), Shanghai Society for Advanced Materials, and others.