Northwest China

Doing Business in Lanzhou

Northwest China's petrochemical and Belt & Road hub - a major refining base, with a China-Europe rail connection and growing new materials/biotech sectors at the lowest costs.

Why Lanzhou?

Petrochemical and refining hub

China-Europe rail (northwest route)

Lowest operating costs in China

Key Industries

PetrochemicalsNew MaterialsBiotechBelt & Road Logistics

GDP

0.35 trillion RMB

FDI

0.3 billion USD

Setup time

30-45 days

Pros & Cons

✓ Advantages

  • Lowest costs in China
  • Belt & Road location
  • Petrochemical base

✗ Challenges

  • Inland and remote
  • Small market
  • Environmental concerns