Huzhou湖州

Huzhou gained national prominence in 2005 when Xi Jinping, then Zhejiang's party secretary, visited Anji County and declared that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" (the "Two Mountains" theory). This association with green development became a powerful brand. The city attracted battery makers including CATL, which established a major production base. Huzhou's position between Shanghai and Hangzhou, combined with its green brand and lower costs, has made it a magnet for energy storage, solar component, and green building materials companies.