On May 24, the 2023 Taihu Talent Summit opened in Wuxi, east China's city, 
known as the "Pearl of Lake Taihu", with more than 40 academicians from China 
and abroad in attendance. Several academicians' innovative projects were signed 
during the event, and there was also a themed academicians lunch. The 
organizers arranged tables for academicians and entrepreneurs according to 
industry sectors, aiming to foster innovative solutions to practical industrial 
problems during the conference, according to the organizing committee of Taihu 
Talent Summit.

Located in the middle of the Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration, Wuxi City 
is renowned for its culture of honoring knowledge and practicality. In 2022, 
Wuxi's total economic output reached 1,485.082 billion yuan. Previously, Wuxi 
had hosted five consecutive sessions of the Taihu Talent Summit, attracting a 
total of 136 Nobel laureates and academicians from China and abroad to engage 
in exchanges and collaborations. This event has facilitated the mutual 
development of Wuxi's prosperous industrial foundation and talented 
individuals. In this year's discussions, keywords include universities/research 
institutes, academicians, alumni, and outstanding individuals from local 
communities, as they all contribute to the integration and development of 
industries and talents.

During the opening ceremony, the team led by Academician Ding Rongjun received 
100 million yuan in support from the local government for their outstanding 
contributions in the field of intelligent transportation. Academician Ding 
Rongjun mentioned that two years ago, he came to Wuxi with eight young people 
to start a business. Today, the team has grown to 153 members and has obtained 
78 patents. He deeply appreciates Wuxi's emphasis on scientific and 
technological innovation and its value for talents.

Du Xiaogang, the Secretary of the Wuxi Municipal Committee of the CPC, stated 
that regardless of when or in what capacity talents come to Wuxi, they will 
find a place in this "picturesque land of Jiangnan area". Wuxi is committed to 
becoming the first destination for returning overseas talents, the preferred 
place for innovation and entrepreneurship, and the optimal city for business 
creation.

Source: The Organizing Committee of Taihu Talent Summit