The Hubei Provincial Department of Economy and Information Technology recently released the 2026 list of advanced-level smart factories selected under the hierarchical cultivation plan, with 12 enterprises from Yichang making the list. Covering electronic information, equipment manufacturing, raw materials and consumer goods sectors, the newly selected enterprises include Hubei Qingjiang Xunlong Fishery Co Ltd, Yichang Xuelan Garment Co Ltd, Yidu Rongsheng Medical Supplies Co Ltd, Hubei Meiqi Health Technology Co Ltd, Yichang Hongjie Food Co Ltd, Yidu Tongxin Precision Forging Joint Stock Co Ltd, Yichang Damen Shipbuilding Co Ltd, Yidu Huaxun Intelligent Conveying Joint Stock Co Ltd, Yichang Sunshine Biochemical Pharmaceutical Co Ltd, Hubei Jinkong Gas Co Ltd, Hubei Zhongke Bohong New Material Technology Co Ltd and Yichang Brunp Times New Energy Co Ltd. To date, Yichang has fostered a total of 84 advanced-level smart factories across the city. (Sanxia Daily: Reporter/Lei Chuntao, Correspondent/Shi Hongmei)