From Assembly Line to Global Intelligent Manufacturing Center: Dongguan Redefines Itself as AI Hardware Capital With 24,000 Companies and Half of the World's AI Glasses Output

Dongguan is shifting from low-cost assembly into an AI hardware manufacturing hub.

Mass production of AI glasses and servers, dense component supply chains, and highly automated factories are driving the change.

OEM activity from global and Chinese brands such as Meta and OPPO is expanding, alongside pilot and testing services for smaller firms.

Municipal XR policies, a large model center, and new computing infrastructure are supporting the industrial upgrade.