Led by Gang Liu, the visiting delegation explored Türkiye’s new industrial hub and described GIA as “Türkiye’s Shenzhen.” The team showed great interest in the strategies of the Regional Development Project.

On May 19, 2025, a Chinese investment delegation visited the GIA Private Industrial Zone in Niğde Ulukışla, Türkiye. The high-level delegation evaluated the investment opportunities offered by GIA on-site and expressed strong interest in the region. The structured land parcels, ready-to-use infrastructure, investment incentives, and strategic logistics location left a strong impression on the delegation.

From Shenzhen to Ulukışla: Tracing a New Industrial Transformation

During the visit, some investors referred to GIA as “Türkiye’s Shenzhen,” acknowledging its structural advantages. This comparison is far from arbitrary. Located in southern China near the Hong Kong border, Shenzhen was a small fishing town in the 1980s. With visionary planning and strategic investment policies, it has become one of the world’s leading technology and manufacturing centers. Observers noted that a similar potential is now emerging in Türkiye — especially in strategic regions like Ulukışla — reinforcing the validity of the comparison.

Mayor Ali Uğurlu Welcomes Delegation at the GIA Site

During the visit, the Chinese investors were personally welcomed by Niğde Ulukışla Mayor Ali Uğurlu. The Mayor hosted the delegation within the planned industrial area of GIA and introduced the region’s potential on-site. His active involvement demonstrated that investment in the region is not only supported at the institutional level but also embraced at the local level.

GIA: A Shared Ecosystem for Industry Giants and SMEs Alike

GIA offers tremendous opportunities not only for large-scale industrial groups but also for small and medium-sized enterprises. Following this visit, GIA is expected to become a significant attraction point for both technology transfer and integration into global markets.

Investors Have Taken Note — The Next Step Awaits

In the meetings held with GIA management, detailed information was shared regarding production zones, sectoral clustering areas, incentive mechanisms, and infrastructure provisions. It is expected that the Chinese delegation will finalize their investment decisions in the coming months.

Ulukışla is no longer just a geographic intersection; it is becoming a central point where global investments converge and a new direction for production is being shaped. Symbolizing this powerful transformation from local to global, GIA is redefining Türkiye’s international industrial standing with every step taken. The interest shown by Chinese investors marks only the beginning of this journey — because the future is being shaped right here.