The newly constructed Verbund site in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province in southern China, with an area of around four square kilometers, is more than just a major project for BASF in the growth market of China.
In this interview, Jinling Chen, head of WuXi STA’s drug product business, and Jamie Andrews, site head of WuXi STA’s Couvet facility, explain the company’s strategy and the goals of the European expansion.
China’s chemical industry is diversifying markets, boosting innovation, and strengthening supply chains to counter US tariffs and maintain export resilience.