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What products are made in Nanjing's heavy-industrial area?

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Nanjing serves as the primary heavy-industrial center for Jiangsu. The city's heavy-industrial area is responsible for the production of a wide range of goods, including:

  • Automotive and Machinery: Trucks, motor vehicle parts, machine tools, and bicycles.12
  • Chemicals and Petrochemicals: Petrochemicals, chemical fertilizers, detergent raw materials, and high-purity and precision chemicals.12
  • Industrial Materials: Steel, iron, cement, and various building materials.12
  • Electronics and Technology: Electronic products, optical instruments (such as cameras), and equipment related to information technology and biomedical engineering.12
  • Consumer Goods: Clocks, watches, and textiles.2

While Nanjing was historically known for traditional handicrafts like satins and brocades, its modern industrial development is most significantly marked by its progress in the petrochemical and electronic sectors, as well as its high-ranking automobile production.2