The second episode of A Touch of Wuxi, the inaugural season of the micro-documentary series about Wuxi in East China's Jiangsu province, has been released.
This episode, titled "Practical Wisdom Stars Shining Bright", explores the emergence of eminent economists in the city.
Wuxi's culture emphasizes industry and commerce, with a solid foundation and inheritance of practical science. The Donglin School in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) advocated practical learning, influencing future generations. In modern times, the city's thinker Xue Fucheng promoted strengthening the country through industry and commerce. Wuxi has become the birthplace of national industry and commerce, fostering a fertile ground for economic research and producing hundreds of economists.
Wuxi is recognized as a prominent center for the development of economists. Throughout the 100 years, the city has been instrumental in producing numerous renowned economists whose substantial contributions to economic development and reform have significantly influenced progress in China and the world. Their steadfast commitment to intellectual rigor has established Wuxi's reputation in the realm of global economics.
