In Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, the main structure of the AIXI Suzhou Technology Co., Ltd. factory is being erected on the east side, with external work underway and completion scheduled for the second quarter of 2026. Affiliated with ACI, a Portuguese manufacturer of special materials, AIXI was established in 2023 to supply advanced materials for shock absorbers to CMP Automotive Antivibration Suzhou Corp.

As the investment project of ACI in China, which is a global supplier of composite insulation materials, AIXI will function not only as a manufacturing base but also as the group's headquarters in the country and its research and development center for the Asia-Pacific region.

While Portuguese companies are deepening their presence in the Chinese market through technological innovation, Chinese investment and technology are also driving industrial modernization and green transition in Portugal. Data from the Bank of Portugal show that direct investment from China reached €3.95 billion in 2024, an annual increase of 9.33%, marking the 14th consecutive year of growth.

(Source: XINHUA Portuguese, on December 25)