On the afternoon of June 18, 2024, Gu Jing, Director of the Economic Affairs Division of the Shanghai Taiwan Affairs Office, led a delegation to Armorlink Group for a research visit. Zhang Haiping, Director of the Minhang District Taiwan Affairs Office; Li Chongzhang, Executive Vice President of the Shanghai Association of Taiwan-Invested Enterprises and Chairman of its Minhang Working Committee; Song Yuanfang, Deputy Director of the Minhang District Taiwan Affairs Office; and senior executives from 15 Taiwan-funded enterprises also participated. Together, they explored various possibilities for business operations and future development.
Mr. Huang Hongda, Plant Manager of Armorlink Group, personally led the delegation on an in-depth tour of the Group’s R&D Center and Manufacturing Center. He provided a vivid and detailed introduction to Armorlink Group’s substantial investment in research and development in recent years, as well as the significant achievements it has made. From state-of-the-art R&D facilities to highly efficient production lines, every aspect demonstrated the Group’s determination and capabilities in delivering high-quality, high-efficiency products。
Following the tour, the event continued in the conference room, where the Plant Manager provided the visiting leaders with a comprehensive overview of Armorlink Group, sharing the Group’s development history, core values, market presence, and future strategic plans. He stated, “As an industry-leading provider of intelligent manufacturing solutions, Armorlink Group has always adhered to an innovation-driven development strategy, using technological innovation to advance industrial upgrading”
Representatives from the Group’s subsidiaries, IEI and QNAP, then took the stage to deliver a series of insightful presentations to the delegation. IEI highlighted its latest achievements in industrial computing, including high-performance computing platforms and Internet of Things solutions, demonstrating its leading position in the global market and continued business growth. QNAP shared its latest advances in network storage solutions, emphasizing the importance of secure and reliable data management solutions for enterprise digital transformation, while showcasing several products that have received strong market recognition.
Gu Jing, Director of the Economic Affairs Division of the Shanghai Taiwan Affairs Office, and other senior executives from the participating Taiwan-funded enterprises spoke highly of the achievements made by Armorlink Group and its subsidiaries
Under the guidance of Li Chongzhang, Executive Vice President of the Shanghai Association of Taiwan-Invested Enterprises and Chairman of its Minhang Working Committee, representatives from the 15 participating companies engaged in comprehensive and in-depth discussions on the operational challenges they faced and the strategies they adopted in response。
Director Gu Jing and the accompanying delegation carefully listened to analyses from 15 senior executives of Taiwan-funded enterprises regarding their companies’ current operations. They discussed challenges such as intensifying market competition, changes in the international trade environment, and rapid technological advancement, while exchanging effective response strategies. The executives also shared how they improved operational efficiency during the pandemic by flexibly adjusting their business models and advancing digital transformation, as well as how they strengthened supply chain management to ensure business continuity
Regarding future development, they generally agreed that innovation is the core driver of sustainable business growth and emphasized the importance of increasing R&D investment, promoting industrial upgrading, and strengthening cross-industry collaboration.
At the conclusion of the event, Director Gu Jing delivered closing remarks highlighting the value and significance of the research visit and exchange: “Today’s visit and in-depth discussions were highly successful. They not only allowed us to witness firsthand the remarkable achievements of Armorlink Group and its subsidiaries in technological innovation and market expansion, but also enabled us to gain valuable insights and strategies from the practical experience of senior executives from Taiwan-funded enterprises. These lessons provide important guidance as we respond to the challenges of globalization and adapt to changing market conditions.”
She further emphasized the importance of collaboration: “Against the backdrop of rapid changes in the international trade environment and continuous technological innovation, we must strengthen cross-regional and cross-industry cooperation, explore innovative solutions, and ensure the sustainable and healthy development of our enterprises and regional economies. I look forward to maintaining ongoing communication and collaboration with all of you as we jointly promote the prosperity of our businesses and the regional economy.”
This event not only strengthened friendly relations with industry peers from Taiwan but also laid a solid foundation for future collaboration. Armorlink Group will continue its efforts and work hand in hand with its partners to create a brighter future
