随着最后一站——苏州之行的结束，近日，以“机遇中国——高质量发展江苏行”为主题的外媒访苏活动圆满收官。
The shore of Jinji Lake, where marshlands once stretched and locals cultivated rice and crabs, is now dominated by sleek skyscrapers and the bustling global innovation hub of Suzhou Industrial Park.
From Nov 3-7, the site was a highlight of the 2024 Jiangsu Media Trip, as journalists and online influencers from around the world gathered to witness the high-quality development of Jiangsu province. Co-organized by the Information Office and Foreign Affairs Office of Jiangsu and China Daily, the tour included participants from Italy, the Czech Republic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Brazil, Egypt, Singapore and Indonesia. The cities of Nanjing, Yangzhou, Wuxi were other tour stops that showcased Jiangsu's achievements in modernization and high-quality development.
The media tour included Nanjing Xiaoxihu block, the China Grand Canal Museum of Yangzhou, autonomous vehicle startup WeRide and Suzhou Industrial Park Exhibition Center — each offering firsthand insights into Jiangsu's efforts to advance industrial development through high-end transformation while serving up a mix of rich history and modern life.
The final day of the media tour featured visits to the Suzhou Industrial Park Exhibition Center, iFlytek (Suzhou) Technology and the National University of Singapore (Suzhou) Research Institute, showcasing Jiangsu's commitment to high-quality development.
Li Yeming, editor-in-chief of Singapore's Suibi Nanyang, shared his personal connection with Suzhou Industrial Park, remarking: "It feels like coming home." He expressed admiration for Suzhou's rapid development in high technology and its growing international reputation.
Established through a collaboration between China and Singapore, Suzhou Industrial Park has achieved the milestones of 1.09 trillion yuan ($150.5 billion) in cumulative tax revenue, 1.1 trillion yuan in fixed asset investment, and $1.54 trillion in total import and export volume after three decades.
In addition to its economic achievements, the park's strategic focus on biopharmaceuticals, nanotechnology and artificial intelligence captivated the visiting journalists. "This is an incredibly modern and livable new area," remarked Li Yeming.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the industrial park, a remarkable collaboration between China and Singapore. As a symbol of international cooperation and innovation, it has evolved into a global hub for technology, talent and economic development, reflecting the strong partnership between the two nations.
As a crucial hub of the Yangtze River Delta region, Jiangsu province is contributing significantly to the Chinese and global economies. According to the statistics from the provincial government, Jiangsu saw its GDP increase 5.8 percent year-on-year to 12.82 trillion yuan ($1.8 trillion) in 2023, and the province now boasts five cities — Suzhou, Nanjing, Wuxi, Nantong and Changzhou — with a GDP of more than 1 trillion yuan.
The 2024 Jiangsu Media Trip provided an unparalleled opportunity for international media to witness the province's achievements firsthand. Through its dedication to innovation, sustainability and inclusivity, Jiangsu is advancing its own development and offering a blueprint for the global conversation on high-quality growth.
Source: China Daily; JiangsuNow
