# Chengdu Metropolitan Circle

The Great Inland Pivot: How Chengdu is Courting Hangzhou to Redefine China’s AI Landscape

As China enters its 15th Five-Year Plan, the Chengdu Metropolitan Circle is aggressively courting Hangzhou’s tech elite to build a cross-regional AI ecosystem. By offering massive computing power and diverse application scenarios, Chengdu aims to position itself as the primary inland hub for 'embodied intelligence' and high-end manufacturing.