Wujiang, Jiangsu

Wujiang, Jiangsu

Wujiang (Simplified Chinese: 吴江; Hanyu Pinyin: Wújiāng) is a county-level city in Jiangsu province, China. It currently ranks as one of the most economically successful cities in China. The GDP in 2007 reached 61.8 billion yuan, an increase of 23.4% from 2006. The GDP per capita reached 78,149 yuan (ca. US$10,700), increase of 22.6% from 2006.

The population of Wujiang is over 750,000 with more than 25 minorities living there. Songling (松陵) is the central town and seat of the municipal government. Wujiang is located just south of Suzhou.

ee also

* Tongli, Suzhou

Wujiang In BriefWujiang City is in the southernmost of Jiangsu Province, South East China. It neighbors Shanghai in the east. Traditionally, It has been regarded as “the Land of Fish and Rice”, and “the Capital of Silk”. In recent years, it is also known to be “the Capital of Cable and Optical Cable“ and also “the City of Electronics”. The total area of Wujiang is 1,176 square kilometers, with a population of 1.5 million.

Wujiang’s economy is well developed. In 2007, its GDP was over US$ 8 billion, its import and export volume was over US$ 15.7 billion. There are altogether more than 1300 foreign enterprises so far with a total registered investment of US$ 10 billion.

Wujiang is a city with a long history and has a plethora of scholars and talents. It is also the famous tourism city in the Yangtze River Delta, China, with its traditional culture and silkworm civilization, and the colorful historic sites and relics. Its Tongli Tuisi Garden – the listed World Culture Heritage, is undoubtedly a bright pearl in the Yangtze River Delta.

Honorary Titles of the city: National Civilization CityNational Excellent Tourism CityNational Advanced Culture CityNational Advanced Education CityNational Exemplary Science and Technology CityNational Exemplary City for Environment Protection

Major Industrial SitesWujiang Economic Development Zone (WEDZ)Established in 1993 and ratified by Jiangsu provincial government, it covers an area of 80 km². There are over 783 foreign invested enterprises settling in it, with the total registered investment amounting to US$ 4.9 billion. WEDZ has been one of the top IT industry manufacturing bases in China, especially for its LCD section. Wujiang EPZ is in WEDZ. Companies in EPZ enjoy tax incentives.

Jiangsu Fenhu Economic Development ZoneIt borders Shanghai municipality. It is only half-hour-drive away from Shanghai. With an area of 253 km², it is one of the youngest provincial economic zones in China.

Major Industrial Sections

IT IndustryWujiang’s IT industry is developing rapidly and has formed the supply chain locally.

Over 700 IT enterprises gather in Wujiang. More than 150 enterprises have the total investment of US$10 million and more. Their main products are computer & its peripheral products, mobile phones, LCD monitors. Wujiang Economic Development Zone becomes the world largest manufacturing base of power supply, ADSL device and backlight module.

Silk and Textile IndustryThe silk and textile industry in Wujiang has a long history.

This industrial section has more than 100,000 sets of shuttle-less looms. The annual output of different fabrics is 7 billion meters. The silk production volume and export volume in Wujiang account for 1/8 and 1/6 of the national total respectively.

The trade volume of the China Eastern Silk Market reached US$ 6.9 billion in 2007, which is the biggest retail market of the fiber filament and the price center in China.

Sister-citiesWujiang has 6 sister-cities in 5 countries. They are Bourgoin-Jallieu (France), Dubbo (Australia), Chiba (Japan), Hwaseong (South Korea), Uchinada (Japan), Mogale (South Africa).

External links

* [http://www.jiangsu.net/city/city.php?name=wujiang Wujiang City English guide] (Jiangsu.NET)


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