This Week in WND (2026/04/05-2026/04/11)

WND held a study session on fostering a correct understanding of governance achievement from April 7 to 9, aiming to strengthen responsibility and performance-driven leadership, ensure a strong start to the next five-year development phase, and advance high-quality modernization in the district.

WND held a meeting to advance high-quality development in 2026 on April 9, emphasizing the importance of performance evaluations, calling for stronger accountability, and rallying collective efforts to deliver a strong start to the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30).

Senior executives from iSoftStone visited WND on April 7. SwanLink, the company's subsidiary focused on the OpenHarmony ecosystem in WND, has over the past four years achieved leading commercialization breakthroughs and boosted the district's innovation-driven IT sector. SwanLink's Wuxi headquarters will be upgraded to help build a fully connected, intelligent digital foundation across the district.

A milestone moment for Gigalane China! The first batch of its CITUS series nano-imprinters has passed customer validation and has now been shipped. This marks the company's full readiness for the mass production of high-end semiconductor equipment.

The Jiangsu-HK Technology Transfer Center and the HK & Macao Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center were launched in WND on April 7, accelerating cross-regional innovation ties. Two joint labs co-built by PolyU were also initiated, focusing on space manufacturing and brain-computer interface technology.

Wuxi's first AI-powered animated short drama space was launched in late March. WND is rolling out updated measures to boost its cultural sector, for the first time adding support for short-form drama scripts, AI-powered animation, and computing power subsidies to better empower creators. It also plans to team up with Bilibili to launch a fund, aiming to connect creation with monetization and strengthen the entire value chain of AI animation.

The motorcycle brand ZXMOTO has surged in popularity across the nation. Enthusiasts in WND can experience it firsthand at the brand's authorized dealership in Jiangxi sub-district. Beyond strong sales, WND also plays a key role in the supply chain. KYB Corporation's local subsidiary is one of the world's largest manufacturers of suspension systems for mid- to high-displacement motorcycles, providing critical components that support the brand's growing popularity.

WND saw strong investment momentum in March, with visits or cooperation progress from global firms such as Merck, AstraZeneca, Stellantis and ams-OSRAM. The district signed deals for 13 projects totaling nearly 4 billion yuan ($585.45 million), including a 2-billion-yuan energy storage equipment headquarters and a 1-billion-yuan foods for special medical purposes project. These new foreign investments further strengthened the district's global appeal and openness.

The 2026 Future Data Business Conference opened in Hangzhou on April 2. WND had two cases selected for both the Public Open Data Award and the Data Innovation Case list, underscoring its strong performance and leading role in data-driven innovation.

Game on! The 2026 Jiangsu Football City League kicks off this Saturday, with Wuxi facing Zhenjiang at home. Enjoy more than the match: From Fri to Mon for every Wuxi home game, ticket holders get free access to China View Stone Park, Taibo Scenic Area and Qian Mu and Qian Weichang's Former Residence in WND. 6,000 free attraction tickets for visiting fans, plus exclusive hotel rates and extra perks. Don't miss it!

The first-ever spring break for Jiangsu's primary and junior high students met the Qingming holiday with a burst of energy in WND and WEDD. From study tours and cherry blossom hotspots to temple fairs, markets and shopping events, the holiday mix drew crowds and redefined the spring getaway.

The birdwatching tower at Daxigang Wetland Park is now open to the public. Standing about 16 meters tall on a gentle lakeside slope, the tower features a platform offering sweeping views of the wetland and Taihu Lake. It has quickly become a hotspot for nature observation and outdoor recreation.

WND's Jinhu Road, which gained widespread attention after its cherry blossom scenery was reposted by Elon Musk, has added a new highlight. On the first day of the Qingming Festival holiday, the Jinhu Market made its return, transforming the once viral blossom viewing spot into a lively consumption hub.