A designer's rendering of the zero-magnetic therapy devices production plant from above. [Photo/tidenews.com.cn]

In Hangzhou – capital of East China's Zhejiang province and a burgeoning tech hub – the first quarter of 2025 marks a watershed moment for the city.

That's in the wake of the groundbreaking on Feb 6 of a zero-magnetic therapy devices production base – regarded as being a pivotal step towards the expansion and enhancement of the zero-magnetic medical industry in the city.

Primarily utilized for the diagnosis of acute cardiovascular diseases, zero-magnetic therapy offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional magnetic resonance imaging machines. Most notably, zero-magnetic therapy devices are radiation-free and boast 100 percent independent intellectual property rights, positioning China at the forefront of this innovative field.

The plant, with a total construction area of about 14,864 square meters and an estimated investment of around 120 million yuan ($16.4 million), is primarily focused on industrial production, research and development facilities.

Once completed, it is expected to serve as a pivotal hub for the production of zero-magnetic medical equipment.

According to Yu Hairong, a senior manager of the contractors of Hangzhou Binjiang Environmental Development Co, the eastern building of the project is set to be completed this year. It will provide a platform for the transformation of zero-magnetic scientific and technological achievements into industrial applications, Yu said.

The commencement of the project is set to further expand the industrial and research space of Hangzhou, accelerating the transformation and application of cutting-edge technologies.

A frontal view of the planned plant. [Photo/tidenews.com.cn]