The Hongkou District government convened a high-level seminar focused on the future of smart detection technologies, bringing together leading research institutions, universities, and enterprises under the theme “Empowering a Smart Future through Intelligent Detection.”
The event, attended by Hongkou Party Secretary Li Qian and District Director Lu Ming, marks a major push to build an ecosystem around smart instrumentation and testing equipment — industries seen as critical to the high-quality transformation of manufacturing in China.
In his keynote address, Li emphasized the strategic importance of smart testing as a driver of industrial modernization.
He called for intensified efforts in domestic innovation, industrialization, and market readiness, noting that Hongkou’s robust scientific and technological infrastructure, industrial base, and real estate assets make it well-positioned to lead in this field.
“Hongkou is ready to leverage its resources to serve Shanghai’s needs, meet enterprise demands, and demonstrate what this district can contribute,” Li said.
He pledged to support benchmark projects and foster a vibrant cluster ecosystem through innovative spatial planning that integrates research, incubation, and real-world applications.
The seminar gathered representatives from key institutions such as the Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics and the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, as well as Fudan University, Tongji University, and companies including CIQTEK and Agilent.
Highlighting the conference, CIQTEK CEO He Yu delivered a keynote presentation on quantum precision measurement.
A leading figure in the field, He detailed how quantum measurement technology is poised to revolutionize sectors such as materials science, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.
He also proposed strategic pathways for integrating this frontier technology into Hongkou’s economic development.
Panel discussions featured in-depth exchanges on how to shape Hongkou’s industrial identity in smart testing, overcome sector challenges, and position the district as a source of cutting-edge sensor and inspection technologies.
Participants agreed that intelligent testing is a foundational capability for China’s industrial upgrading and offers vast potential in both public and private sectors.
Hongkou is already home to a dense concentration of scientific research institutions, including the Shanghai Institute of Materials Research, East China Electric Test Institute, and the Shanghai Surveying and Mapping Institute. Proximity to elite universities such as Fudan and Tongji adds further depth to the district’s research capabilities.
Officials said the district aims to accelerate the formation of a full industrial chain, from basic R&D to commercialization, anchored by pilot projects and real-world use cases. The initiative is expected to support Shanghai’s ambition to become a global innovation hub in intelligent testing and instrumentation.