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On October 30, the unveiling and signing ceremony for the China Internet Yangtze River Delta Service Center was held in Jianye District, Nanjing.

Guided by the China Internet Association, this event was jointly organized by the Jiangsu Internet Association and the Nanjing Jiangdong Business District. Representatives from the China Internet Association, provincial communications authorities from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai, and Anhui, as well as stakeholders from banks, financial service institutions, and internet-related industries attended the ceremony.

The China Internet Yangtze River Delta Service Center, with guidance from the China Internet Association and support from the Jiangsu Internet Association, aims to integrate regional resources, foster innovation, and advance the internet industry. Leveraging the resources of the China Internet Association, the center will offer specialized services, including policy research, industry events, technology incubation, talent development, and data security compliance.

Jianye District Deputy Secretary and Acting District Mayor, Jia Chen, expressed optimism about the collaboration, emphasizing the center’s potential to energize regional resource integration, information exchange, and industry-academia cooperation. The district aims to support the center by providing favorable policies, financial resources, and talent attraction, thereby empowering digital enterprises in the region.

A series of agreements were also signed during the event. Nanjing Jiangdong Business District and the Jiangsu Internet Association formalized their cooperation, and Internet Associations from Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Anhui launched an initiative with Zhonghu Wanglai to enhance internet industry collaboration in the Yangtze River Delta. 

This new center is set to serve as a cooperative platform, contributing to the high-quality development of the digital economy in the Yangtze River Delta region.

2024 4th Innovation Fair: Cross-border Exchange Conference, hosted by Messe Stuttgart, successfully concluded on September 13, 2024, after four dynamic days in Jiangsu Province, covering the cities of Wuxi, Nanjing, and Yancheng. This year's fair reinforced its role as a major hub for advancing technological and trade collaborations between China and Europe.

The four-day fair brought together over 40 leading European companies from Germany, Italy, Spain, Cyprus, and other countries, along with more than 65 delegates from businesses and government bodies. These representatives engaged with over 1,300 enterprises from Jiangsu Province, fostering numerous strategic partnerships and agreements that bolstered bilateral economic and technological collaboration.

A central feature of the fair was the signing of several key strategic cooperation agreements. These agreements established formal frameworks for ongoing dialogue and collaboration between Chinese and European businesses. By fostering these relationships, the fair has not only enhanced economic ties but also facilitated a deeper exchange of technological expertise and innovation.

In Wuxi, the fair featured a prominent matchmaking session organized in collaboration with the Wuxi Economic Development Zone. This session brought together a dynamic group of Chinese companies, such as HITO Technology, and Inspur, with European counterparts including Poclain, Moteg GmbH, Unió Nuts, and Industrial Shields. The involvement of the WEDZ was instrumental in facilitating these connections, showcasing Wuxi as a vital hub for international trade and technology. The productive interactions during this session laid the foundation for future collaborative projects and underscored Wuxi's role as a key player in fostering cross-border innovation.

Moving to Nanjing, the fair continued to make waves with a diverse range of participants from the region. Notable Chinese companies like SUMEC, CSBC, CEC Environmental Protection, JSTI Group, and CRRC engaged with European firms in meaningful discussions and exchanges. 

With nearly 4,000 targeted connections made, the 4th Innovation Fair has set a new benchmark for international tech and trade cooperation, driving forward EU-China collaboration and expanding market opportunities. By bringing together a diverse array of businesses and fostering an environment of open dialogue and strategic partnership, the fair has made a significant impact on the global business landscape. The connections and agreements forged at this year's event will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of global business and innovation.

 Recently, the Women's Federation of Jianye District, in collaboration with the Jianye District Charity Federation, officially launched the "Ye Jie Jie" Psychological Support Program. This initiative aims to provide comprehensive support for women, focusing on entrepreneurship and personal development. Through a series of activities such as career coaching, digital skills training, and workshops for personal growth, the program is designed to help women at various life stages navigate challenges and achieve empowerment in both their professional and personal lives.

The program has a central theme of "Heart" — focusing on supporting the emotional and practical needs of women. It serves as a one-stop platform for women to build entrepreneurial skills, develop new careers, and regain confidence. The project includes the following core services:

The "Career Leader Incubation Program" is a key component of the project. It offers a range of professional development activities, such as:

• Health and Wellness Consultant Incubation
• Infant and Toddler Care Trainer and Director Incubation
• Organization and Storage Specialist Incubation
• Corporate Group Empowerment and Growth Programs

These activities provide knowledge sharing, technical support, and life skills, empowering women to rebuild positive mindsets, discover their unique strengths, and embrace change. This support helps them re-enter the workforce or pursue entrepreneurial ventures.

One participant, a mother who had taken time off from her career to care for her baby, shared her experience: “After having my baby, I focused entirely on taking care of him and became disconnected from society. I wanted to return to the workforce but felt overwhelmed. After joining this program, I felt re-energized and gained the courage to step back into the workforce.”

In addition to the current industry-specific incubation programs, the Women’s Federation plans to expand its outreach through various initiatives. These include:

• Bringing Classes to Businesses and Communities: Offering on-site training and education in areas such as smart parenting, workplace mindset development, career thinking, and industry-specific skills.
• These activities are aimed at continuously empowering local enterprises, organizations, and community residents with practical skills and knowledge.
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This initiative aims to foster an inclusive and supportive ecosystem where women can thrive in both their personal lives and careers, providing them with the tools to build a successful and balanced future.

At the recent “Intelligent and Health-Promoting Digital Innovation Development Conference” held during the Nanjing Software Conference in Jianye, industry leaders gathered to explore the evolving role of gaming in promoting knowledge, wellness, and cultural value. The event emphasized creating games that go beyond entertainment, supporting intellectual growth, physical activity, and social responsibility. 

New Training Base for Cloud Gaming Talent Development: At the event, the China Mobile Cloud Gaming Industry Training Base was officially inaugurated. Built by Migu Corporation, this facility will be located in Jianye District, providing 73 specialized certification courses in areas like video, music, ringtones, and metaverse technology. It will combine theoretical and practical training to meet the gaming industry’s growing demand for specialized talent.

Jianye as a Digital Economy Hub: Jianye District is actively positioning itself as a digital economy powerhouse within Jiangsu Province. Thirteen of China’s top 20 internet companies and 55 regional and functional headquarters have set up operations in Jianye, showcasing its commitment to digital innovation and transformation. This event marks a step forward in the district’s vision for a tech-driven, socially impactful future.

 On the morning of June 18, the first commercial drone delivery route in Nanjing was inaugurated, marking a significant milestone for the city’s low-altitude economy. In this initial run, multi-rotor drones transported fresh seafood—including king crabs, Boston lobsters, and Australian lobsters—over a 5.5-kilometer distance from the headquarters of Yurun Group to the Yonglong Home & Dining Zone in just three minutes, compared to a typical 15-minute ground delivery time.

This drone delivery service, developed jointly by Yurun Group, Nanjing Kuaiyi Aviation Technology Co., Ltd. (Kuaiyi Aviation), and global seafood suppliers, exemplifies a transformative advancement in urban logistics. It provides a fast, efficient, and eco-friendly solution for the "last mile" of agricultural product delivery, significantly reducing costs and environmental impact.

Kuaiyi Aviation, based on Nanjing’s Jianye Low-Altitude Economy Development Island, is a tech-driven private company authorized by the Civil Aviation Administration of China and specializes in various drone applications. With a strong research collaboration with Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Kuaiyi Aviation brings extensive experience in integrating air and ground logistics networks. They plan to continue expanding low-altitude consumer applications in high-end seafood logistics, emergency medical transport, pollution monitoring, same-city delivery, and drone training programs, supporting the rapid development of Nanjing’s low-altitude economy.

 On June 13, the "2024 Digital Economy Conference," organized by Tsinghua University's PBC School of Finance and the Tsinghua University Fintech Research Institute, with co-hosting by the Jianye District People's Government, was held in Nanjing's Jinyuzui Fund District.

This year’s conference focused on three themes: the future of large-scale model industries, new trends in cross-border e-commerce, and the evolving low-altitude economy. Experts, scholars, and industry representatives gathered to discuss accelerating digital economic growth and fostering new, high-quality productivity.

Attendees included prominent figures such as Deng Zhiyi, Member of the Nanjing Municipal Standing Committee and Deputy Mayor; Gu Liangfei, Party Secretary of the PBC School of Finance at Tsinghua University; and industry leaders like Wang Zhongmin, former Deputy Director of the National Social Security Fund, and Li Zhengmao, Chairman of the Global Cloud Network and Broadband Industry Association. The conference was also attended by Jian Chen, Jianye District Secretary and District Head, and other key officials.

In his opening address, Deputy Mayor Deng emphasized Nanjing's commitment to advancing the digital economy as a core driver of transformation. With a strategic focus on digital growth, Nanjing aims to lead nationwide by 2025, building a vibrant digital economy hub through initiatives like the Digital Economy Development Plan, the Software Industry Development Plan, and the recently launched High-Quality Digital Economy Implementation Program.

At 12:15 PM Beijing time on May 21, 2024, the "Xinghuanhao·Nanjing University Xing" was successfully launched into orbit from the China Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, achieving complete success in its launch mission.

This marks the first launch of China's first commercial infrared meteorological constellation project. It serves as China's first satellite dedicated to monitoring wildfires and the first commercial infrared meteorological satellite.

Led by Chinese Academy of Sciences academician Wang Jianyu, the "Xinghuanhao·Nanjing University Xing" is equipped with world-class, domestically leading onboard infrared detectors and employs innovative technologies such as onboard AI real-time processing. It possesses the capability to detect and warn of abnormal heat sources with ultra-high precision. The satellite's data can be widely applied in disaster prevention and reduction, pollution monitoring, resource surveying, precision agriculture, meteorological forecasting, financial technology, and other fields. It contributes to the risk control and digital transformation of governments at all levels and numerous enterprises, empowering commercial aerospace.

In 2018, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, in collaboration with Jiangning District Government and leading commercial aerospace enterprise Shanghai Weixing Technology, established the Nanjing Xinda Satellite Application Research Institute. This initiative is one of the first batch of newly signed research and development institutions in Jiangning District's Hesexi CBD.

"To encourage new research institutions to continue increasing investment and improving operational capabilities, we provide the research institute with partial rent subsidies. Additionally, we guide and cultivate the Nanjing Xinda Satellite Research Institute's 'Satellite Mass Entrepreneurship Space,' which was applied for and passed the city-level mass entrepreneurship space certification in 2022," explained the Hesexi CBD staff.