The internationalization of São José dos Campos advances with a strategic mission to the world's largest manufacturing market.
Cities competing for global investment don't wait for opportunities to come to them. They build bridges.
São José dos Campos departs for China on a high-impact mission , a ten-day trip through Ningbo, Taishan, Shenzhen, and Shanghai with an agenda focused on results.
The focus is clear: advanced industry, green energy, digital logistics, electrified mobility, and diplomatic relations.
This is not a routine institutional visit. It is a deliberate move by a city that knows where the sectors that will shape the global economy in the coming decades are located.
An international agenda focused on business, technology and cooperation.
Between June 22nd and 30th, the mission will cover distinct strategic areas: industrial visits, diplomatic meetings, green energy exploration, immersion in digital logistics, and commercial negotiations with companies in the electrified mobility sector.
This diversity reflects the breadth of the ecosystem that São José dos Campos has been building. A city that already operates in the aerospace, automotive, technology, health, and energy sectors , and that seeks to deepen connections with global production chains.
For companies and investors considering São José dos Campos (SJC) as a destination for operations, the message is clear: the city doesn't just receive delegations. It goes to the markets, identifies opportunities, and builds the relationships that pave the way for new business.
Industry and manufacturing: what does a visit to Nansen represent?
An approach to Chinese industrial processes and production chain.
On June 22nd and 23rd, the agenda includes a visit to the Nansen factory in Ningbo , one of China's main industrial hubs, responsible for a significant portion of the country's manufacturing output.
Direct contact with global-scale industrial processes has strategic value that goes beyond mere protocol.
São José dos Campos is a territory with a consolidated industrial vocation. The city is home to operations of General Motors, Embraer, Boeing, Ericsson, and Eaton , multinational companies from different sectors that chose SJC for its combination of infrastructure, talent, and productive ecosystem.
Understanding how world-renowned factories organize their supply chains and applied technology is part of the work for a city that wants to continue attracting complex operations.
The visit to Nansen's commercial operation in Shanghai on June 29th complements this cycle, bringing SJC closer to distributors and strategic partners in the Chinese market.
Diplomatic relations and international presence
Internationalization is also achieved through institutional relationships.
On June 24th, the mission includes a diplomatic visit to the city of Taishan , a gesture that goes beyond the business agenda.
Building relationships with local authorities and governments is an essential part of how competitive cities operate on the global stage.
São José dos Campos already has an Ambassador Program, an initiative that expands the city's presence in different countries through strategic representatives.
The visit to Taishan reinforces this logic: internationalization depends on presence, relationships, and trust built over time.
For investors considering operating in Brazil, knowing that SJC maintains diplomatic channels and active institutional relations with markets such as China is a differentiating factor that reduces friction and expands the possibilities for bilateral cooperation.
Green energy and electrified mobility as strategic sectors.
The global energy transition finds a prepared ecosystem in SJC.
June 25th is reserved for visits in Taishan focusing on companies that operate in the generation of green energy.
The mission's conclusion on the 30th will include direct commercial negotiations with a power generation company for electrified mobility in Ningbo.
These two points on the agenda connect directly to what São José dos Campos already operates:
- 62% of the territory is preserved;
- Biogas plant responsible for 30% of the energy supplied to public buildings;
- 100% LED public lighting;
- Municipal fleet in full transition to electric, scheduled for 2026.
Approaching Chinese companies specializing in green energy opens up concrete opportunities: new technologies to be integrated into the local ecosystem, infrastructure partnerships, and pathways to attract companies to the Brazilian market via SJC.
For those working in energy, decarbonization, and electric vehicles, SJC is currently one of the few Brazilian cities prepared to receive and scale this type of operation.
Digital logistics and global competitiveness
Shenzhen as a mirror of what modern logistics demands.
On June 26th, the agenda takes the mission to Shenzhen to visit a logistics company recognized worldwide as a leader in digital technology. The choice of this destination speaks volumes about the city's strategic vision.
Logistics is no longer just about the physical movement of goods. Today, the world's most competitive operations involve real-time traceability, process automation, artificial intelligence applied to route planning, and predictive inventory management. Shenzhen is the global epicenter of this model.
São José dos Campos has a privileged logistical position: 88 km from São Paulo, 71 km from Guarulhos Airport and 111 km from the Port of São Sebastião.
Approaching global benchmarks in digital logistics fuels the city's ability to evolve its infrastructure and consolidate SJC as a smart logistics hub, not just a geographically strategic one.
What does this mission signal to companies and investors?
São José dos Campos doesn't wait for investment. It will seek it out.
For companies evaluating where to establish, expand, or scale operations in Brazil, a mission like this sends a clear message: SJC has active governance, a strategic vision, and a willingness to build bridges with global markets.
The agenda in China focuses precisely on the five areas in which the city has already demonstrated consolidated competitiveness: advanced industry, sustainable energy, electrified mobility, smart logistics, and diplomatic relations.
This choice reflects an alignment between what the city already is and what it wants to continue to be.
Technology, manufacturing, energy, and logistics companies find in São José dos Campos an ecosystem with more than 330 companies in the PIT ( Innovation and Technology Park) , a mature production chain, one of the largest concentrations of engineers in Brazil, and 5G infrastructure under deployment.
São José dos Campos as a platform for international connection.
The mission to China is not an isolated event. It is part of a consistent movement to strengthen the international presence of São José dos Campos , a city that understands that competing for global investments requires presence, relationships, and economic intelligence.
Ningbo, Taishan, Shenzhen, and Shanghai were not chosen at random. Each city on the agenda represents a vector of strategic development: industrial manufacturing, economic diplomacy, clean energy, and world-class logistics. In each of these areas, SJC has concrete arguments to present.
For companies seeking a long-term partner in Brazil, an ecosystem that keeps up with global trends, invests in infrastructure, develops talent, and builds bridges with the world , São José dos Campos has a clear answer.
FAQ — Frequently asked questions about the internationalization of São José dos Campos
Why is São José dos Campos undertaking a mission to China?
The mission is part of the city's active internationalization strategy.
São José dos Campos seeks to expand connections with strategic global markets , identifying business opportunities, bringing companies closer together, building diplomatic relationships, and positioning itself alongside sectors that shape the future of the economy.
What does São José dos Campos have to offer Chinese companies or international partners?
SJC offers a complete industrial and technological ecosystem: a mature production chain, more than 330 companies in the Technology Park, strategic logistics infrastructure, a highly qualified workforce, and a consolidated ESG agenda.
The city already hosts global operations of Embraer, Boeing, General Motors, Ericsson, and Eaton, which demonstrates its capacity to support highly complex operations.
How does the mission to China connect to SJC's green energy and electrified mobility agenda?
São José dos Campos already operates one of the most advanced sustainability agendas among Brazilian cities, with a biogas plant, 100% LED lighting, a Green Line with a 100% electric fleet, and a complete transition of the municipal fleet planned for 2026.
The closer relationship with Chinese companies specializing in green energy and electrified mobility creates bridges to new technologies, partnerships, and attracting investment in this sector.
What makes São José dos Campos a strategic hub for international business?
The combination of a prime location on the São Paulo-Rio de Janeiro axis, an innovation ecosystem, cutting-edge research, a skilled workforce, and active governance positions SJC as one of the Brazilian cities best prepared to host global operations.
The city is 71 km from Guarulhos Airport and 111 km from the Port of São Sebastião, two of Brazil's main international connection points.
How can companies interested in investing in São José dos Campos take the next step?
Invest SJC offers comprehensive support for companies wishing to evaluate, establish, or expand operations in the city, from customized business cases to licensing assistance and integration into the local ecosystem. The first step is to contact Invest SJC directly.
