Liu Ziqing, Party secretary of the Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone (WEDZ), outlined ambitious plans to transform the zone from China's Auto Valley into a global automotive powerhouse at the recent conference on Wuhan's strategic development.

The initiative is part of the broader objectives set forth in the "15th Five-Year Plan" and the "Five-Year Action Plan (2026–30)".

WEDZ aims to spearhead major projects, policies, reforms, and platforms, establishing itself as a pivotal automotive industrial base over the next five years. The zone is poised to become a central hub for industrial and technological innovation in Central China, a leader in Hubei's reform and opening-up efforts, and a key sub-center of Wuhan.

WEDZ will focus on the automotive sector as its core industry. The zone plans to accelerate the growth of leading vehicle manufacturers and brand ecosystems, develop a comprehensive network of component suppliers, and create a distinctive automotive ecosystem.

WEDZ also seeks to cultivate a globally influential automotive and "auto+" innovation hub, alongside a nationally significant base for technology commercialization. The zone is dedicated to building a complete automotive industrial chain encompassing R&D, manufacturing, component supply, and brand services.

WEDZ will foster collaboration with Optics Valley to promote the integration of "light-core-screen-end-network" industries with vehicle and component sectors, enhancing synergies and driving comprehensive regional development.