This Week in WND (2025/02/17-2025/02/21)

On Feb 17, WND government leaders visited key AI enterprises such as Extreme Entropy Technology, Cloud Factory, Lynxi Technology, and Neura Business to assess growth, address concerns, and endorse  more innovation and applications in AI.

Wuxi Beauty & Health Industrial Park in WND began trial operations on Feb 18, with top brands and enterprises setting in. The park is set to drive the beauty economy by integrating R&D, production, testing, and sales, fostering new growth in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Wuxi Symphony Orchestra and Xiju Opera artists performed a concert called Love in a City at Wuxi Grand Theatre on Feb 14, Valentine's Day. The performance featured on the social media platforms of WND and Wuxi receiving high praise from Zhang Heqing, former cultural counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan.

A total of 181 companies from WND were recently included in the 2024 SRDI (specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative) SMEs list or passed the re-evaluation for the 2021 list. The Wuxi Industry and Information Technology Bureau released the lists, with WND enterprises making up 30 percent of the city's total – the highest in Wuxi. 

A new 12,000-square-meter sponge city exhibition hall along the Bodu River in WND was completed on Feb 19. Combining eco-friendly drainage, wetlands, and interactive displays, it reduces pollution while offering a green space for education and recreation.

WND is improving traffic flow and safety by addressing issues at 13 major intersections. The district upgraded three intersections on Xinguang Road, using an integrated engineering and management approach, increasing traffic efficiency by 20 to 30 percent at each point.