This Week in WND (2026/03/29-2026/04/04)

Wuxi's first AI-powered animated short drama space was launched on March 31 in WND. The space aims to attract a pipeline of high-quality OPC projects focusing on AI-generated animated micro-dramas and digital human production for advertising. WND will deepen cooperation with Volcano Engine, a cloud service platform, to bring in more digital creative and AI innovation projects.

The IRCAD International Medical Exchange Center opened in WND on April 2, launching IRCAD China operations and advancing the integration of global medical education with local practice. Spanning around 29,000 square meters, the center is equipped with cutting-edge facilities including a lab capable of providing simultaneous training in 18 laparoscopic surgeries, a hybrid DSA operating room, a surgical robot training area, and a large auditorium.

WND officials reviewed progress on the supporting infrastructure upgrade project around the Wuxi Grand Theatre area and inspected environmental conditions along the Lengdugang waterway on March 29, calling for vibrant, high-quality urban spaces.

Walvax Biotech has signed a deal to build an R&D and industrialization base for foods for special medical purpose in WND. The base will work with leading partners to build professional teams focused on innovation and market expansion. It is expected to strengthen WND's push to become a globally competitive hub for biomedicine and precision nutrition.

WND held a meeting on March 28 to review economic performance results and assess development trends across the district, aiming to secure a strong start to the year in the first quarter.

Executives from nearly 40 leading multinationals, business associations and investment promotion agencies recently visited WND to assess its industrial strengths, innovation ecosystem and potential opportunities for future collaboration.

The third project roadshow and evaluation for the Magic Cube Space OPC Community was recently held at Phase VI of Wuxi (National) Software Park. Nine AI and related projects passed the review. With 19 projects now in residence, the OPC community co-built with iFlytek continues to expand the city's AI ecosystem.

Motorevo's robot joint manufacturing base in WND began operations on April 2. This milestone signals that a Chinese robot component manufacturer has transitioned from technology development to large-scale industrial production.

WND has teamed up with Bank of Communications' Wuxi branch to provide precise and efficient financial support for emerging enterprises, driving continuous growth in the region's innovation and startup ecosystem.

XREAL, a leading smart glasses company based in WND, filed for a Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing on April 1, targeting a main board debut this year. The move marks the company's first major step into the capital market, building on four consecutive years as the global No 1 in AR glasses.

Wuxi Xinghua Henghui Technology, a specialist in infrared semiconductors, combines advanced core technologies with fully self-managed production capabilities, setting a benchmark for high-quality industrial growth in the region.

LongShine's proprietary time series forecasting model, LongSeer-v1.0, has delivered standout results on the latest GIFT-Eval benchmark, securing the top position in China in the highly challenging zero-shot track. The result underscores the company's rising global competitiveness in time series artificial intelligence.

French rider Valentin Debise claimed back-to-back victories at the Portuguese round of the Superbike World Championship, racing the 820RR-RS model developed by Chinese motorcycle maker ZXMOTO. The buzz has quickly reached WND. At ZXMOTO's authorized dealer in the district, the brand is already the store's top seller. Since the launch of its road-legal version on March 21, the model has received more than 100 pre-orders in just 10 days, with inquiries still climbing.

Cherry blossoms are painting WND in shades of spring. Roadsides are lined with soft pink and white blooms, creating a dreamy seasonal scene. Spring won't wait — come and soak up the charm of Jiangnan's most romantic time of year.

Spring is in full bloom in WND and WEDD. With the first gentle breeze of the season, the streets come alive, and cherry blossoms turn these districts into a dreamy, poetic escape.