Western China
Doing Business in Chengdu
The gateway to Western China - lower costs, strong talent, and Western Region Development incentives make it ideal for back-office and R&D operations.
Why Chengdu?
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Western Region Development tax incentives (15% CIT for eligible industries)
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Lower talent and real estate costs than coastal cities
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Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle dual-hub strategy
Key Industries
ElectronicsAerospaceFood & BeverageGaming
GDP
2.08 trillion RMB
FDI
4.5 billion USD
Setup time
30-45 days
Pros & Cons
✓ Advantages
- •Lower costs
- •Large talent pool
- •Western China gateway
✗ Challenges
- •Distance from coast
- •Logistics costs
- •Smaller expat community