Imagine hopping into a self-driving minibus with no steering wheel, gliding through the streets of Wuxi — a city in Jiangsu Province that’s rewriting the rules of tech and tradition. These futuristic rides, equipped with LiDAR sensors and 360-degree cameras, navigate traffic like a scene from a sci-fi movie, stopping at red lights and dodging obstacles autonomously.
But this isn’t just about cool tech. Wuxi’s secret sauce? A powerhouse IoT ecosystem spanning chips, sensors, and smart infrastructure. Nestled by Taihu Lake, the city boasts a per capita GDP that tops national charts, blending its rich cultural roots with a roaring manufacturing sector fueled by innovation.
From ancient waterways to AI-driven streets, Wuxi is proving that economic growth and heritage can ride side by side. Who said the future can’t have soul?
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China's Wuxi makes headway in economic growth, cultural inheritance
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