GE(US:GE) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-19 12:11Core Insights - The 2025 International Cooperation and Exchange Conference on Industrial and Supply Chains was held in Wuxi, focusing on the theme "Gathering New Quality Productive Forces, Open Cooperation for a Win-Win Future" [1] - The establishment of the Jiangsu Province Biopharmaceutical Full Industry Chain Open Innovation Alliance and the signing of several foreign-funded R&D center projects mark a significant acceleration for Wuxi's life and health industry [1] Industry Growth - Wuxi's biopharmaceutical industry has shown robust growth, reaching a total scale of 200 billion yuan by the end of 2023, with an average growth rate exceeding 13% over the past five years [2] - The Wuxi High-tech Zone (Xinwu District) accounts for over 1 billion yuan of this growth, representing a significant portion of the city's biopharmaceutical industry [2] - GE Healthcare's Wuxi base has evolved from an ultrasound equipment assembly plant to the largest global production base for ultrasound and life care devices, serving over 100 countries [2] Innovation in Medical Devices - GE Healthcare's Carevance patient monitor, developed in Wuxi, features a "mobile brain" design that simplifies clinical operations and ensures continuous monitoring of vital signs [4] - Wuxi has released a list of innovative biopharmaceutical products, including advanced ultrasound diagnostic systems, showcasing the city's strong innovation capabilities [6] Breakthroughs in Pharmaceuticals - Local pharmaceutical company Nuoyu Pharmaceutical has made significant progress with its cancer diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, with plans to submit for market approval next year [5] - The approval of two innovative drugs by Dize Pharmaceutical marks a breakthrough for original drug approvals in Wuxi [5] Supportive Ecosystem - The Jiangsu provincial government has implemented policies to optimize the regulatory environment for the biopharmaceutical industry, facilitating its development [9] - Financial support measures have been introduced to enhance investment in the biopharmaceutical sector, creating a collaborative ecosystem [11] - Wuxi has established a matrix of life and health industry carriers, focusing on various sectors such as synthetic biology and gene therapy [11] Future Prospects - The establishment of the Jiangsu Province Biopharmaceutical Full Industry Chain Open Innovation Alliance positions Wuxi as a new hub for innovation in the life and health industry [12]