Core Insights - Suzhou's goods trade import and export reached 1.76 trillion yuan in the first eight months, marking a 5.4% increase and setting a historical record for the same period [1] - Exports totaled 1.11 trillion yuan, growing by 7.1%, while imports were 655.72 billion yuan, up by 2.7% [1] Trade Dynamics - General trade significantly boosted export growth, with exports via this method reaching 531.81 billion yuan, a 14% increase, accounting for 48.1% of total exports, up by 2.9 percentage points year-on-year [1] - Processing trade contributed 429.21 billion yuan, representing 38.8% of exports, while bonded logistics exports grew by 5.8% [1] Belt and Road Initiative Impact - Suzhou's trade with Belt and Road countries reached 791.17 billion yuan, a 15.1% increase, contributing 6.2 percentage points to overall trade growth, and accounting for 44.9% of total trade, up by 3.8 percentage points year-on-year [1] - Trade with ASEAN countries amounted to 339.6 billion yuan, growing by 27%, with exports in August reaching 35.27 billion yuan, a remarkable 61.2% increase, setting a historical high [1] Product Performance - Mechanical and electrical products played a crucial role, with exports totaling 857.87 billion yuan, a 6.5% increase, contributing over 70% to export growth [2] - The "new three items" category, including lithium batteries, saw a significant growth of 39.9%, while household appliances increased by 18.4% [2]

Core Viewpoint - The meeting between Suzhou's municipal leaders and Thermo Fisher Scientific's China president highlights the city's commitment to developing its biopharmaceutical industry and the importance of collaboration with leading companies in the sector [1][3]. Group 1: Government Support and Industry Development - Suzhou is focusing on the development of the biopharmaceutical industry, attracting high-quality projects, innovative talent, and industry funds, which has led to a thriving industry landscape [3]. - The city aims to seize opportunities for open innovation across the entire biopharmaceutical industry chain, positioning itself as a hub for industry development [3]. - The local government is committed to creating a market-oriented, law-based, and international business environment to support corporate growth [3]. Group 2: Company Commitment and Future Plans - Thermo Fisher Scientific recognizes Suzhou as one of its largest investment cities in China and appreciates the supportive business environment that has facilitated successful project progress and substantial returns [3]. - The company is optimistic about the future of Suzhou's biopharmaceutical industry and plans to expand its investment footprint in the region, enhancing local R&D and production capabilities [3]. - There is an emphasis on strengthening collaboration with local supply chains to foster innovation within Suzhou's biopharmaceutical sector [3].

Group 1 - The 2025 World Internet Conference Cultural Heritage Digitalization Forum was held in Xi'an, Shaanxi, showcasing the "Digital Painting of the Thousand-Year Ancient City" case from Gusu District, which was selected as a cultural heritage digitalization case [1] - The "Digital Painting of the Thousand-Year Ancient City" case emphasizes the transformation of cultural heritage from "protection" to "awakening" through innovative measures, including the "Ancient City Cell Dissection" project and the "Metaverse + Cultural Tourism Integration" initiative [1] - The case aims to activate the utilization of ancient buildings and promote the development of the digital cultural industry by collecting cultural resource elements [1] Group 2 - Gusu District has leveraged technologies such as IoT, Metaverse, and AI to enhance the protection, inheritance, and utilization of various cultural heritage sites [2] - A smart monitoring network has been established for ancient city walls and key ancient buildings, allowing for real-time data transmission to the "Digital Gusu Control Center" for proactive monitoring and early warning of potential issues [2] - The "Pingjiang Nine Lanes Metaverse" project utilizes a CIM + digital twin platform to create high-precision 3D models, providing immersive experiences for tourists through VR technology [2]

"过去贷款怕有隐形费用，现在这张'明白纸'把利息、担保费、评估费列得一清二楚，融资成本一 目了然。"苏州一家印刷企业负责人在办理续贷业务时，对人民银行推动的企业贷款综合融资成本明示 工作赞不绝口。 "明白纸"不仅帮助企业厘清成本，更推动银行优化服务流程，主动为企业匹配更优融资方案。"没 想到一张'明白纸'帮我们省这么多钱！"苏州一家科技企业负责人拿着交通银行苏州分行的融资方案惊 喜不已。银行客户经理在该企业办理400万元续贷业务时，通过"明白纸"评估企业情况，发现其符合应 急转贷条件。在交通银行苏州分行积极协助下，企业以日万分之二点五的费率获得转贷资金，较市场过 桥资金节省约7.7万元。 今年3月，苏州作为省首批试点城市，启动企业贷款综合融资成本明示工作。人民银行苏州市分行 推动银行机构与企业共同填写《企业贷款综合融资成本清单》，将企业贷款涉及的利息及各项非利息成 本清晰真实地呈现出来，实现融资成本阳光化披露。截至8月末，全市银行机构累计发放"明白纸"超1.2 万份，覆盖企业超5000家，涉及贷款金额超900亿元。 ...

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签约前，副市长季晶会见了英国约克市市长马丁·罗利一行，就经贸、科技、教育等方面的发展进 行深入探讨。 昨天（9月18日），苏州市人民政府外事办公室与约克市推广发展署共同签署《中国苏州市与英国 约克市人文交流合作备忘录》，未来双方将在文体交流、青少年研学等领域加强合作。 ...

Group 1 - The total import and export value of Suzhou Industrial Park reached 522.37 billion yuan in the first eight months, marking a year-on-year increase of 16.7%, the highest for the same period historically [1] - Exports amounted to 269.48 billion yuan, growing by 19.2%, while imports were 252.89 billion yuan, increasing by 14.3% [1] - In August alone, the import and export value was 73.05 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 24.3% and a month-on-month increase of 2.6%, achieving the highest monthly scale historically [1] Group 2 - The processing trade in the park saw an import and export value of 300.26 billion yuan, up by 21.3%, accounting for 57.5% of the total foreign trade [1] - The bonded logistics trade recorded an import and export value of 68.44 billion yuan, increasing by 18.5%, representing 13.1% of the total [1] - General trade reached 152.02 billion yuan, growing by 8.3%, and constituted 29.1% of the total [1] Group 3 - Foreign-invested enterprises contributed significantly, with an import and export value of 389.93 billion yuan, a growth of 15.8%, making up 74.6% of the total foreign trade [1] - Private enterprises showed the strongest export vitality, with an import and export value of 85.1 billion yuan, growing by 16.1%, and exports increasing by 25.3% [1] - State-owned enterprises had an import and export value of 47.33 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 26.1% [1] Group 4 - The integrated circuit import and export value reached 252.25 billion yuan, growing by 27.5%, accounting for 48.3% of the total import and export value [2] - Exports of integrated circuits were 102.87 billion yuan, increasing by 32.2%, while imports were 149.39 billion yuan, growing by 24.5% [2] - The monthly import and export value of integrated circuits has seen year-on-year growth for 22 consecutive months, with six months of double-digit growth [2] Group 5 - The traditional electronic information industry performed well, with automatic data processing equipment parts imports and exports reaching 18.26 billion yuan, growing by 58.9% [2] - The export of liquid crystal display modules was 13.28 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 19.8% [2] - The biopharmaceutical industry contributed significantly to exports, with pharmaceutical materials and drugs exports reaching 2.3 billion yuan, growing by 45.8% [2]

Group 1: Company Developments - The company signed a 1.184 billion yuan contract for computing power services, further expanding its presence in the computing power sector [1] - The company established a subsidiary, Ruiying Zhikuan, to create an 8000P computing resource pool in collaboration with Suzhou State-owned Assets [1] - The computing power business is expected to become a core driver of the company's growth [1] Group 2: Strategic Partnerships - Ruiying Zhikuan successfully integrated its computing resources with the public computing service platform under the Suzhou Big Data Group, enhancing service efficiency and quality [2] - The partnership with Suzhou Computing Technology Co. provided technical support and resolved operational challenges in the computing service sector [2] - The collaboration is expected to inject new momentum into Ruiying Zhikuan's business growth and create more opportunities for the parent company, Maixinlin [2] Group 3: Market Environment and Support - Suzhou has prioritized enterprise listing as a key driver for high-quality economic development, integrating listing cultivation into various industry policies [4] - As of August this year, Suzhou added 11 new listed companies, with a total of 276 listed companies, ranking fifth nationwide [5] - The market capitalization of A-share listed companies in Suzhou increased from 17,243.49 billion yuan to 23,841.90 billion yuan, a growth of 38.3% from January 1 to September 10 [5]

Group 1 - The meeting between the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and the CEO of Danaher Corporation highlights the strategic importance of Jiangsu in China's reform and opening-up efforts [1][3] - Jiangsu is positioned as a frontier for China's opening-up, with a solid industrial foundation and vast market potential, particularly in the biopharmaceutical sector [3] - Danaher Corporation, as a Fortune 500 company, aligns well with Jiangsu's key industries, and its increased investment in the region reflects strategic foresight [3] Group 2 - The Secretary expressed hope that Danaher would continue to deepen its investment in Jiangsu, sharing development opportunities and enhancing product offerings to meet public health needs [3] - Danaher’s CEO acknowledged the favorable environment in Jiangsu that has contributed to the company's successful investments and expressed optimism about China's development prospects and Jiangsu's market potential [3] - Danaher plans to engage deeply with Jiangsu's technology companies and research institutions to develop more quality projects and foster mutually beneficial cooperation [3]

朱民指出，工作室要围绕我市人工智能产业发展规划、政策落实、技术创新等关键领域，深入开展 调查研究，加强与市、区相关部门、科研机构等联动协商，努力提出高质量提案与建议。要推动规范化 实效化运行，致力于推动人工智能与实体经济深度融合，聚焦苏州"1030"产业体系，尤其在智能制造、 生物医药、文化旅游等优势领域，促进人工智能技术赋能产业转型升级。 作为聚焦产业发展的专题型委员工作室，市政协人工智能产业委员工作室由王发华等6位市、区两 级政协委员联合发起设立。成立该委员工作室，是市政协发挥人才智力优势、推动委员履职下沉、服务 苏州新质生产力发展的又一创新举措。 昨天（9月18日），市政协人工智能产业委员工作室揭牌成立。市政协主席朱民出席活动。 市委常委、姑苏区委书记方文浜，市政协副主席姚林荣、党组成员徐刚、秘书长吴炜出席。 ...