This Week in WND (2025/08/18-2025/08/22)

Hoperun Information Technology's Innovation Business HQ opened in WND on Aug 15. Founded in 2006 and listed on the SZSE ChiNext market in 2012, Hoperun will harness WND's strengths in software and IoT to accelerate smart innovation and drive the development of new business models and ecosystems.

Senior executives from Stellantis visited WND on Aug 15. Its subsidiary UAP Auto Union, which specializes in auto parts, NEV components, and digital services, is highly suited to WND's industrial focus. Both sides aim to build a full-chain auto aftermarket ecosystem, creating win-win opportunities.

Ximei Road in WND's Meicun subdistrict may be only 4 km long, but it's home to 17 European companies, from Faurecia and Schneider to Siemens and Vibracoustic. With investors from Germany, France, Sweden, Finland and the Netherlands, it's a thriving China-Europe industrial corridor.

Wuxi has released its first 2025 catalog of innovative biomedical products. Among the 31 products selected across the city, 14 are from WND — highlighting the district's strength in biomedical innovation.

WND has been recognized as part of China's National Network of Learning Cities, making it the first county-level area in Wuxi to receive this distinction. Emphasizing lifelong education, the district is dedicated to developing a vibrant, learning-focused city.

WND's bus routes themed around Taibo, the founder of Wu culture, have a new addition, which started operating on Aug 18. With six seven-meter-long new energy buses, it offers on-demand, hail-and-ride services, linking cultural landmarks like Meili Ancient Town and Taibo Temple. It's boosting cultural tourism and nightlife in Meicun sub-district. Hop on for an immersive journey through ancient towns and vibrant night markets!

A new two-way sluice station has been completed in Wangzhuang, WND. This park-style facility offers more than just water regulation and flood control. It features plazas, rest areas, and public amenities — creating a new riverside landmark that's both functional and people-friendly.

The Wuzhou International Shopping Mall in Meicun, WND is getting a fresh upgrade! New themed zones for dining, camping, and family fun, along with a trendy container-style creative block, will offer an immersive experience for shoppers seeking lifestyle, leisure, and innovation.