More than 40 academicians participated in the "Taihu Talent Summit" in east China's Wuxi

WUXI,China,May 25,2023 -- On May 24,the 2023 Taihu Talent Summit opened in Wuxi,east China's city,known as the "Pearl of Lake Taihu",with more than 40 academicians from Chinaand abroad in attendance. Several academicians' innovative projects were signedduring the event,and there was also a themed academicians lunch. Theorganizers arranged tables for academicians and entrepreneurs according toindustry sectors,aiming to foster innovative solutions to practical industrialproblems during the conference,according to the organizing committee of TaihuTalent Summit.

Located in the middle of the Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration,Wuxi Cityis renowned for its culture of honoring knowledge and practicality. In 2022,Wuxi's total economic output reached 1,485.082 billion yuan. Previously,Wuxihad hosted five consecutive sessions of the Taihu Talent Summit,attracting atotal of 136 Nobel laureates and academicians from China and abroad to engagein exchanges and collaborations. This event has facilitated the mutualdevelopment of Wuxi's prosperous industrial foundation and talentedindividuals. In this year's discussions,keywords include universities/researchinstitutes,academicians,alumni,and outstanding individuals from localcommunities,as they all contribute to the integration and development ofindustries and talents.

During the opening ceremony,the team led by Academician Ding Rongjun received100 million yuan in support from the local government for their outstandingcontributions in the field of intelligent transportation. Academician DingRongjun mentioned that two years ago,he came to Wuxi with eight young peopleto start a business. Today,the team has grown to 153 members and has obtained78 patents. He deeply appreciates Wuxi's emphasis on scientific andtechnological innovation and its value for talents.

Du Xiaogang,the Secretary of the Wuxi Municipal Committee of the CPC,statedthat regardless of when or in what capacity talents come to Wuxi,they willfind a place in this "picturesque land of Jiangnan area". Wuxi is committed tobecoming the first destination for returning overseas talents,the preferredplace for innovation and entrepreneurship,and the optimal city for businesscreation.