Global Tech Company Corning Considers Chongqing A Long-term Cooperative Partner

Chongqing - On August 28, Chongqing leaders welcomed a delegation of Corning Incorporated to promote collaboration in the city.

Yuan Jiajun, Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Chongqing Municipal Committee, and Hu Henghua, Deputy Secretary of CPC Chongqing Municipal Committee and Mayor of the Chongqing Municipal People's Government, welcomed Wendell Weeks, Chairman and CEO of Corning Incorporated and his delegation, acknowledging Corning's contributions to Chongqing's development. 

As the sole municipality and one of the most promising cities in central and western China, Yuan said that Chongqing boasts vast and vibrant developmental opportunities. The strategic alignment between Corning and Chongqing is strong. 

He affirmed the commitment to deepen reforms, expand openness, enhance policy support, and create a top-tier business environment for foreign enterprises in Chongqing.

Weeks said Corning highly values its presence in Chongqing, considering it a long-term cooperative partner. He pledged ongoing investments in China and accelerating projects under construction in Chongqing.

Corning Chongqing's factory is located in Liangjiang New Area. (Photo/Liangjiang New Area)

Corning's primary focus has been on specialty glass and ceramic materials. In 2015, the company initiated a liquid crystal display glass substrate project in Chongqing Liangjiang New Area, continually expanding its production lines after that.

Electronic glass utilized in smartphones, tablets, and other devices consists primarily of glass substrates and cover glass. The glass substrate forms the central part of electronic display panels, while cover glass is positioned above the display panel, providing support and protection. 

"Gorilla Glass" is one such cover glass product produced by Corning, holding a monopoly in China's high-end electronic market. Key clients include Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi. Presently, China's cover glass market heavily relies on imports.

Corning stands as a global leader in materials science and manufacturing. The company's groundbreaking achievements include inventing the world's first glass light bulb in 1879, spurring Edison's advancements. In 1947, mass production of television cathode ray tubes enabled widespread television adoption. In 1970, Corning's laboratories unveiled the first optical fiber.