This Week in WND (2025/07/07-2025/07/11)

CCB Financial Asset Investment, China Construction Bank's Jiangsu Branch, and LongShine Technology reached a strategic cooperation agreement on July 9. The three parties will join forces to develop smart city energy operations, transport-energy integration, and virtual power plants, aiming to build an efficient, clean, and intelligent energy ecosystem.

Principal Real Asset Investments with CCB Trust's QFLP fund project was launched in WND on July 11. The fund, with an initial registered capital of 200 million yuan ($27.9 million), will focus on infrastructure investments, primarily in high-standard warehousing and logistics.

Dizal Pharma, located in WND, is advancing China-origin innovation with seven competitive drug pipelines that show potential globally. Its sunvozertinib has received approval in both China and the US, and golidocitinib has been launched in China. The company continuously focuses on unmet medical needs through advanced R&D to improve patient outcomes worldwide.

WND-based SJI-Semi has raised several hundred million yuan in its Series C round. The funding will support enhanced R&D and expanded production. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing semiconductor equipment and has achieved key breakthroughs in localizing thin film sputtering tools, offering superior process solutions.

The Summer Starlight Night Market being held at the International Merchants City in WND is extending its run! With around 150 stalls offering tasty street food, fun games, and creative design products, as well as open-air jumbo screens live-streaming the Jiangsu Football City League, it's the ultimate summer hangout spot!

A wave of trendy first stores has opened up in WND! Wuxi's first Wangji Hotpot opens in Meili Ancient Town, offering a fresh flavor adventure. INNO Fresh Juice opens its doors in Taihu Bay Sci-Tech Innovation City with low-cal, healthy, and stylish drinks. Meimeicang, a membership-based beauty store, promises top brands at unbeatable prices. Let summer store-hopping begin!

The renovation plan for Xinhua Road (Zhujiang Road – Xishi Road) has been unveiled. As a key corridor connecting Taihu Bay Sci-Tech Innovation City, Wuxi-Singapore Science City, and the China-EU Industrial Innovation Zone, Xinhua Road will be upgraded to a dual six-lane urban main road. With the extension of Metro Line 4, Xinhua Road will become a dynamic link driving integrated industry-urban development in WND.