Oppo’s Hangzhou R&D Headquarters Construction Stalled Due to Plan Adjustments
Construction of Oppo’s global mobile terminal research and development (R&D) headquarters in Hangzhou, China, has been halted due to necessary adjustments to the project plans. This development was confirmed by the Yuhang District Future Sci-Tech City Management Committee, as reported by National Business Daily. The facility, which covers a construction site area of 392,300 square meters, was originally scheduled for completion and operation by 2027, with foundational work having commenced in September 2021. By June 2022, significant progress had been made on foundation piles. However, recent inquiries to Oppo regarding the delay yielded no response. This stall highlights potential logistical or strategic challenges for the smartphone manufacturer, which is simultaneously expanding its infrastructure in Dongguan and Shenzhen. While Oppo continues to develop other major facilities, including a smart manufacturing center in Dongguan and a complex in Shenzhen, this delay may impact its innovation timeline. The news emerges amidst a competitive Chinese smartphone market, where recent IDC data shows a slight year-on-year increase in shipments, with top brands vying for market share.
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Oppo’s Hangzhou R&D Headquarters Construction Stalled Due to Plan Adjustments
Construction of Oppo’s global mobile terminal research and development (R&D) headquarters in Hangzhou, China, has been halted due to necessary adjustments to the project plans. This development was confirmed by the Yuhang District Future Sci-Tech City Management Committee, as reported by National Business Daily. The facility, which covers a construction site area of 392,300 square meters, was originally scheduled for completion and operation by 2027, with foundational work having commenced in September 2021. By June 2022, significant progress had been made on foundation piles. However, recent inquiries to Oppo regarding the delay yielded no response. This stall highlights potential logistical or strategic challenges for the smartphone manufacturer, which is simultaneously expanding its infrastructure in Dongguan and Shenzhen. While Oppo continues to develop other major facilities, including a smart manufacturing center in Dongguan and a complex in Shenzhen, this delay may impact its innovation timeline. The news emerges amidst a competitive Chinese smartphone market, where recent IDC data shows a slight year-on-year increase in shipments, with top brands vying for market share.
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