SIP authorities convened a meeting on Mar 6, making deployment for the ongoing battle against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic and unveiling plans for future economic and social development.

Lan Shaomin, member of the Standing Committee of CPC Jiangsu Committee and secretary of CPC Suzhou Committee, spoke at the event, encouraging SIP to strive for an explosive growth in the coming years.

SIP Planning for a World-class High-Tech Park (2020-2035) (hereinafter referred to as the Planning) was made public at the event, with specific goals for SIP’s development over the next 15 years.

According to the Planning, SIP will invest at least RMB 200 billion in the following five years to facilitate science and technology development and bolster related businesses. It aims to basically meet the criteria for a world-class high-tech park by 2025, and grow into a leading world-class high-tech park by 2035.