This Week in WND (2026/10/18-2026/10/24)

A Wuxi delegation of Party and government officials visited Yan'an, Shaanxi province, from Oct 19 to 20, for a study tour aimed at deepening interprovincial cooperation and advancing shared development.

A contract to build a new recombinant protein drug R&D and manufacturing base by QL Biopharm was signed in Wuxi on Oct 21. Located in WND, the project will focus on long-acting injectable and oral peptide drugs, strengthening the region's capacity to commercialize innovative long-acting peptide therapies and supporting the upgrading of Wuxi's biopharmaceutical industry.

A WND delegation of Party and government officials visited Yichuan county and Yan'an Hi-Tech Industries Development Zone in Shaanxi province from Oct 18 to 20. The delegation also held meetings with local counterparts to strengthen interregional cooperation.

A delegation from WND recently visited South Korea and Australia to open new opportunities for industrial and innovation collaboration. During the visit, the group engaged with leading companies, universities, and institutions, held two roundtable discussions, and signed agreements with Miribit and Guanlan Business School.

A food-processing innovation from Wuxi is helping power the popular Yuzu Juice drink. Developed by Wuxi Qingda Food Equipment based in WND, the system finely grinds whole pomelos into ultra-smooth pulp at thousands of revolutions per minute. Backed by Jiangnan University's expertise in food science and mechanical engineering, the team has spent more than 20 years turning laboratory breakthroughs into industry-leading technology.

Wuxi Xin'gang Integrated Circuit Equipment Components Industrial Park has been named one of China's 2026 exemplary industrial parks for high-quality development, recognized for its focus on specialized, high-value niche markets in semiconductor equipment and components. It is one of only two parks in Jiangsu province to make the list.

Chinese companies have swept the global top five in humanoid robot revenue, according to a 2026 report by Frost& Sullivan. Two names have strong ties to WND: UBTech is building an industrial AI robotics park set to begin operations this year, while capital linked to Taihu New City Group invested early in Unitree Robotics.

WND-based Weifu Group has been named in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's 2026 list of excellence-level smart factory projects. Its smart factory for high-quality automotive powertrain components uses intelligent control across the entire production chain. The recognition highlights WND's progress in cultivating smart factories and advancing industrial digitalization.

A robotics solution developed by the NICE Center for Agricultural Robotics and Technology in WND has been selected for China's list of 55 exemplary agricultural robotics application scenarios, as released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The solution uses short-wave ultraviolet light to monitor and control diseases in berry crops, fostering new growth in agricultural technology.

Cheers echoed through the Wuxi Olympic Sports Center Stadium on Oct 16 and 18 as Wuxi took on Huangshi and Yongzhou in invitational matches. Every match put the new venue to the test, while the roar of the crowd reverberated throughout the stadium.

New flavors, fresh finds and fun experiences await in WND! Snack brand Ecoraw has announced its arrival at MixC Wuxi, while a wave of new stores have opened at Mland. Whether you're hunting for tasty treats, cool lifestyle picks, trendy toys or new tech experiences, take your time and enjoy the little discoveries that make every outing worthwhile.