The first Belt and Road Overseas Chinese Cooperation and Development Conference was held in Chongqing from July 16 to 17, co-hosted by the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese and the governments of Chongqing and Sichuan. Over 500 representatives from 110+ countries attended, focusing on stabilizing foreign trade and investment. Dr. Song Hongwei, Chairman of the company, was invited to participate and engage with global Chinese leaders.
The company was named one of the Top 10 Belt and Road Overseas Chinese Power Cases for its initiative titled “Focusing on Landmark Projects and Livelihood Improvements: FondaTech Empowering Smart Cities along the Belt and Road.” Powered by its proprietary FondaCity platform and plug-and-play controllers, the solution enables rapid, scalable deployment and efficient management of smart lighting systems. It has been implemented in over 100 countries and 300 cities worldwide.
Founder Dr. Song Hongwei, a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University, established the company in 2011 with the vision of “illuminating every corner of the world with China’s smart lighting.” Since then, FondaTech has followed a clear path—rooted in Zhejiang, focused on intelligent control, and expanding globally. With cutting-edge technology and premium service, the company now ranks among the world’s top five brands in smart lighting control. Leveraging the strengths of Zhejiang’s overseas Chinese community, FondaTech actively contributes to the Belt and Road Initiative and exemplifies how overseas Chinese capital and innovation serve as bridges in global cooperation.
As a key western hub, Chongqing is central to the Belt and Road strategy. The conference location highlights its strategic role. The company’s local smart lighting project offers valuable insights for regional development and smart city initiatives.
Over 20,000 smart lights were deployed in Chongqing, connected to the FondaCity platform, delivering 40%+ energy savings, 99% uptime, instant fault response, and enhanced electrical safety—forming a “digital nervous system” for the city.
FondaTech follows a strategy of integrating domestic and international markets. Recognized as a national leader and Zhejiang model in trade integration, the company continues to uphold its “technology for good” vision. Driven by innovation and global collaboration, FondaTech connects local strengths with global resources to bring Chinese smart solutions to the world and support high-quality development along the Belt and Road.
Fonda had its own moment — celebrating 100 days of all-staff English check-ins.
Functions of a Street Light Control Cabinet
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Functions of a Street Light Remote Controller
