From September 16 to 17, the 6th China Quality Conference will be held in Nanjing. In Nanjing, what is quality?
In just a few hours, a cup of good milk travels from the farm to the tables of countless households and chain restaurants. In one minute, a circuit board completes testing on an intelligent inspection line. In one second, 40 high-definition movies are transmitted via a 6G network… These seemingly unrelated scenes all point to one answer—quality: empowering new productive forces.
In Nanjing, quality is the determination to “outpace the world.”
Currently, the world’s fastest known 6G transmission speed was achieved in Nanjing. How fast is it? A real-time transmission rate of 1 Tbps—capable of downloading 40 4K HD movies in just one second.
In addition to speed, the Zijing Mountain Laboratory’s 6G technology integrates communication and sensing capabilities, transforming mobile communication networks into a “three-dimensional sensing network.” In June of this year, during the “Emergency Mission 2025” extreme disaster scenario rescue capability drill, the emergency command platform jointly deployed by Zijing Mountain Laboratory and China Communications Construction successfully controlled a swarm of drones to complete its tactical objectives with outstanding performance.
From an “innovation source” to an “entrepreneurial incubator,” Nanjing has built a seamless technology transfer system known as the “Zijing Mountain Cubed,” accelerating the cultivation and development of new productive forces and facilitating the integration of achievements into new scenarios.
Relying on the Zijing Mountain Laboratory, Nanjing has achieved over 10 “world-firsts” in fields such as 6G communication technology, resulting in more than 30 innovative outcomes. The laboratory has also received the National Science and Technology Award twice.
From “China’s first software city” to “Harmony City,” Nanjing’s software industry is aiming for a “trillion” yuan market and charging ahead.
In the story of Harmony, Jiangsu Hoperun Software Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Hoperun Software”) is an indispensable protagonist. Hoperun Software has developed the first full-scenario intelligent IoT operating system in China based on the open-source Harmony platform and has launched 13 software distributions targeting various industries, the highest number in the open-source Harmony community. Among these, the first domestic power Harmony (Power Harmony) OS, developed in collaboration with China Southern Power Grid, represents the largest vertical field open-source Harmony deployment scenario in the country to date.
The integration of intelligence with cutting-edge industry technology is a key support for the digital and intelligent transformation of industries and the development of new productive forces. On July 30, Hoperun Software globally launched an AI quantum dot microbial detection platform, redefining industry standards with “30-minute detection and 90% accuracy.”
The “sci-fi” vision for 2025 includes not only AI but also robotics. In a photovoltaic cell factory, Estun’s robots complete the production of a component in 12 seconds, taking less than one-third of the time required by human labor, and the installation of their industrial robots continues to rank first among domestic manufacturers.
In August of this year, over 10 robotics “chain” companies from Nanjing showcased their innovations at the 2025 World Robot Conference, putting on an impressive display and attracting global attention.
Currently, Nanjing has gathered nearly 200 robotics-related companies. Large robotics enterprises such as Estun, Inovance, Sciyon, Yijiahe, and Geekplus have played a leading role in establishing a complete chain system that includes whole machines, key components, and system integration applications.
As a “business card for China’s ultra-high voltage,” NARI Technology’s core technology products cover the globe, with multiple types of equipment holding the top market share in the domestic market. In August of this year, Nanjing NARI-RELAYS Electric Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “NARI-RELAYS”) was selected as one of the first high-level quality management capability enterprises, receiving the highest level—Prevention Level—in this batch.
To enhance the safety of the industrial chain, NARI-RELAYS has collaborated with domestic chip manufacturers and research institutions to develop domestic chips for power equipment, achieving 100% autonomy and control over new bidding equipment for China’s power grid. Currently, NARI-RELAYS has 300,000 domestic chip devices operating at project sites.
In recent years, Nanjing has continuously strengthened its quality foundation and innovatively created the “Quality Station” service model, covering 15 high-tech parks and key industrial chains across the city. It has developed inspection and testing maps for 10 key industrial chains, including smart grids and industrial software. In the past year, it has formulated 360 national standards in key industrial fields such as integrated circuits and software information technology, leading and participating in the formulation of 10 ISO and IEC international standards.
In Nanjing, quality is the pursuit of “sustained beauty.”
With 65 Yangtze River dolphins frolicking in the river, the appearance of the “smiling spirits” has become increasingly frequent; herons gliding over the lake have long been regulars in citizens’ lenses; spotting a family of wild boars in the city center is no longer a novelty.
In Nanjing, the four traditional pillar industries—steel, petrochemicals, automobiles, and electronics—account for 60% of the city’s total industrial output value, yet the mountains, rivers, city, and forests remain unspoiled.
Entering Nanjing Steel Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Nanjing Steel”), the traditional impression of an aging steel factory has transformed into a picturesque national 3A-level industrial tourism site.
During production, Nanjing Steel has anchored its direction towards digital transformation, utilizing emerging technologies such as big data, the Internet of Things, and 5G to achieve resource recycling within the plant. In 2023, Nanjing Steel also established an integrated smart energy management platform, enabling remote operation, precise scheduling, and comprehensive control of water, electricity, wind, and gas.
Strolling through “Beautiful Yangzi Bay,” the distributed photovoltaic project at Yangzi Petrochemical showcases a magnificent array of solar panels. The original “ash heap” has transformed into a “photovoltaic station,” generating 24.6875 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, saving 7,554 tons of standard coal, and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 18,800 tons.
In recent years, Yangzi Petrochemical has invested 3.45 billion yuan in 69 environmental protection projects, resulting in reductions of 76% in chemical oxygen demand, 96.6% in total ammonia nitrogen, and 93.5% in sulfur dioxide.
Nanjing’s large enterprises are not only transforming themselves but also becoming promoters of global green energy. Nanjing Tianjia Environmental Technology Co., Ltd.’s air treatment equipment has held the number one market share in China for 15 consecutive years, achieving the national-level “champion” title. Nanjing High-Speed Gear Manufacturing Co., Ltd. drives global wind turbine units—one out of every three newly added wind turbine gearboxes worldwide comes from Nanjing.
In Nanjing, Quality is the Shared Happiness of Everyone
Quality is also hidden in the details of life.
At dawn, the cold chain logistics vehicles of Nanjing Weigang Dairy Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Weigang Dairy”) are ready to set off. Beyond the “milk delivery boxes,” Weigang has already established itself as one of the well-known dairy suppliers in the domestic coffee and milk tea industries. In recent years, Weigang Dairy has introduced and applied cutting-edge technologies such as biological breeding, artificial intelligence, and big data to enhance production efficiency and optimize product quality.
In September 2016, Nanjing Lao Shan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Lao Shan”) led the formulation of the first ISO international standard for “Royal Jelly,” which became the sole technical benchmark in international trade for royal jelly. To date, the company has taken the lead in formulating five national standards and two international standards.
The establishment of standards has prompted industries and enterprises to continuously enhance their quality management levels. Currently, every bottle of royal jelly produced by Lao Shan must pass through dozens of “checkpoints,” ensuring that more green, healthy, and safe products reach households across the country.
From urban areas to rural villages, quality is shared by all. The “Laisangcun” agricultural and cultural tourism brand connects urban and rural areas; public brand service platforms like “Shili Qinhuai,” “Jasmine Liuhe,” and “Gucheng Lake Crabs” drive sales of green agricultural products throughout the city.
In recent years, Nanjing has focused on people’s livelihoods, creating 15 quality-driven brand projects in urban construction, agriculture, and elderly services. It promotes the upgrading of elevators in old residential buildings and has built an elevator “cloud” supervision platform to ensure the safety of citizens’ vertical mobility. The city has developed diverse consumption scenarios, launched customized and experiential consumption days, and introduced the “Ningfangxin” smart consumption platform to create a safe and reassuring consumption environment.
For 15 consecutive years, Nanjing has been recognized as “China’s Most Happiness City.” The quality of life here is embedded in everyone’s feelings and experiences. Industries abound, and standards are numerous, but the ultimate goal of quality has never changed—creating a happier life, a more beautiful city, and a more innovative future.
From September 16 to 17, the China Quality (Nanjing) Conference invites you to experience the rejuvenated “quality” of this ancient capital and witness the near future.
