This Week in WND (2025/05/12-2025/05/16)

Swedish industrial giant Atlas Copco inaugurated its Compressor Technique Wuxi Campus in WND on May 14. With 3 billion yuan ($416.29 million) in investment, the site will become one of the company's largest global R&D and manufacturing bases outside Belgium, boosting WND's drive to build a world-class smart equipment cluster. A partner since 1994, the company has invested nearly 8 billion yuan in WND, making it one of the earliest, most productive, and most impactful foreign firms in the area.

Wuxi Murata Electronics recently celebrated its 30th anniversary and the opening of its third plant in WND. As one of the first foreign-invested enterprises in Wuxi, Murata has contributed to local tech, education, culture & sustainability. With the new plant, the Wuxi site's total area now exceeds 280,000 m², further enhancing its capacity to deliver high-quality products and services.

Two pilot-scale platforms from WND were included in the first list of key pilot-scale platforms recently released by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. One of the platforms focuses on bio-based materials and functional foods, and the other on advanced IC packaging and system integration, accounting for 40% of Wuxi's total.

WND traffic police have set up three aerial hubs spanning 80 square kilometers at major intersections, supported by a fleet of 35 drones. Aimed at easing congestion, enforcing traffic rules, and accelerating accident response, the initiative enhances traffic safety and smart governance capabilities.

The renovation plan for Xiangshan Road (from Zhujiang Road to Xiangjiang Road) has been unveiled. The project serves both the upcoming Wangzhuang Experimental Primary School and nearby residential areas. It will provide a safe school route for over 2,000 students, parents, and staff, while easing traffic on major roads like Changjiang Road and Zhujiang Road — enhancing the quality of life for nearby communities.