A date with Jinjiang, 'shoe capital' in East China's Fujian

The adoption of digital technology and the construction of smart factories are prevalent among Jinjiang's companies. A visit to Anta's smart factory revealed a highly automated and intelligent shoe production process.

During the visit, Russian vlogger Viacheslav Shchekin said: "Seeing the design and production process of these products, I am even more impressed by the technological innovation of Chinese companies."

French freelance photographer Jeremy Walter Grinan noted: "If you are not familiar with this industry, you might think it's quite traditional and labor-intensive. Now, a large number of machines assist in production, greatly reducing the workload of workers."

At Anta's integrated industrial park, advanced automated logistics systems, including multilayer shuttles and robots, operate seamlessly. Goods are automatically received, stored and dispatched through conveyor systems.

"The logistics are very impressive. You can see many machines dispatching goods every second. It's very advanced and futuristic," said Grinan, highlighting the efficiency and innovation driving Jinjiang's footwear industry.