The Tianhe district government and KONE China, a subsidiary of Finland's elevator and escalator company KONE Corporation, signed a strategic cooperation agreement during the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade, which was held in Xiamen, Southeast China's Fujian province from Sept 8 to 11.

The signing ceremony between Tianhe and KONE. [Photo/WeChat account: tianhefabu]

Concurrently, Tianhe Investment Group, a state-owned company of Tianhe district, signed a letter of intent with KONE China's key partner, Linking Digital Technology.

This collaboration aims to strengthen the long-standing partnership between Tianhe district and KONE China, aligning with Tianhe's strategy to promote integrated manufacturing-service development and expand international trade..

Both sides will draw on the partnership to explore smart city initiatives, urban renewal, and environmental sustainability, contributing to tangible outcomes in Sino-Finnish industrial cooperation.

Celebrating 30 years in China, KONE Corporation has been an important contributor to Guangzhou's urban development. KONE China has established its presence in Tianhe for 28 years.

An aerial view of Tianhe district, which follows a CBD+CTD dual-core development strategy. [Photo/WeChat account: tianhefabu]

Linking Digital Technology is enhancing its "Qianfan Platform", focusing on smart maintenance and energy efficiency, aiming to transform traditional manufacturing into intelligent, platform-based services. This initiative will drive Tianhe's smart city development and industrial digital transformation.

Guided by the "CBD+CTD" dual-core strategy, Tianhe continues to optimize its business environment, attracting multinational giants like KONE Corporation to boost investment and accelerate high-quality regional economic growth.