From No. 8 to No. 1 in just five years. 

So what’s behind Anhui’s remarkable acceleration? 

The answer goes far beyond simply catching the EV wave. 

Decades of manufacturing know-how, an early move into new energy vehicles, and a fast-growing ecosystem of automakers, suppliers, technology and talent—all came together at the right moment. Ahead of the 2026 World Manufacturing Convention, we follow the road behind the numbers—and see what’s powering Anhui’s rise.

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