Wuxi works to become a more attractive place for residents to work and live. [Photo/wxrb.com]
Technological innovations to become new driver
In June, Wuxi and Shanghai agreed to deepen cooperation in technological innovations, a move aligned with the greater goal to leverage such innovations to drive high-quality development in the Yangtze River Delta region.
The Wuxi Science and Technology Bureau will also join hands with the Shanghai R&D Public Service Platform to build a common service platform to share scientific and technological resources.
In H1, Wuxi was approved as the home of two national innovation centers that are focused on integrated circuit (IC) characteristic processing, packaging and testing, and digital design and manufacturing. These facilities are expected to help to attract more related projects and talent to the city.
Wuxi has also released various favorable policies to attract talent and develop technological innovations.
City seeks to improve livability
Wuxi, recognized as the most livable city in the Chinese mainland for three consecutive years by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, has been constantly seeking ways to further bolster its level of livability.
Authorities said that they will construct and rebuild 50 parks and greenbelts covering a total area of about 124 hectares. More walking paths will also be developed at wetland parks and rural areas.
By 2022, 95 percent of the city is expected to be within a 10-minute walk from a park or greenbelt, and by 2030 that number is expected to increase to 100 percent, according to officials.
Noticeable improvements in the living environment can also be seen throughout the city, which is in the process of giving a modern makeover to its roads, bus stations, walking paths and distribution boxes.
