The Suzhou New District (simplified Chinese: 苏州新区; traditional Chinese: 蘇州新區; pinyin: Sūzhōu xīnqū) is one of the specially designated regions for technological and industrial development in China. The district covers an area of 52 km2 (20 sq mi) and is located five kilometres (3.1 mi) west of Suzhou, in the Jiangsu province.[1]
Suzhou
苏州高新区 | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (Suzhou New District railway station): 31°22′20″N 120°31′31″E / 31.3721°N 120.5252°E | |
| Country | China |
| Province | Jiangsu |
| Prefecture-level city | Suzhou |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
The district is managed by the New High-Tech Industrial Company Ltd. (simplified Chinese: 苏州新区高新技术产业股份有限公司; traditional Chinese: 蘇州新區高新技術產業股份有限公司; pinyin: Sūzhōu xīnqū gāoxīn jìshù chǎnyè gǔfèn yǒuxiàn gōngsī), which, in turn, is owned by the Suzhou government.[2]
History edit
Suzhou New District was established by the Central People's Government on November 18, 1992. It was one of the first industry parks opened to attract foreign investors from APEC countries. It served as an export base for technology-related services and products in China.
In 2003, the district's total output value is 25.1 billion yuan. Industrial sales of 70.06 billion yuan, The local budget revenue was 1.53 billion yuan and export of US$8.76 billion.[3] Up to the end of 2003, the district has attracted a total of over 800 foreign projects including 40 multinational corporations. Foreign investment has reached over US$6 billion while the actually utilized investment reached US$3.4 billion. The district attracts many different types of industries, including consumer electronics, information technology, precision instruments, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals.
Education edit
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The is in the district It formerly housed the Suzhou Japanese Saturday School, which had classes held at the Suzhou Foreign Language School (苏州外国语学校) in Suzhou New District.[4]
The Japanese School of Suzhou, located within the Suzhou New District.[5] in China, plays a significant role in the education and cultural exchange between Japan and China. It was formerly known as the Suzhou Japanese Saturday School, and its history and association with the Suzhou Foreign Language School (苏州外国语学校) add to its uniqueness and importance within the district.
Before relocating to its current location within the Suzhou New District, the school initially operated as the SuzhouJapanese Saturday School. During this period, classes were held at the Suzhou Foreign Language School.
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References edit
- ^ "Suzhou Promotes High-tech". People's Daily Online. 2001. Retrieved January 25, 2008.
- ^ 苏州新区高新技术产业股份有限公司. 2008. Retrieved January 25, 2008.
- ^ "National Level EDZ - Suzhou New & Hi-tech District & Huqiu District". Suzhou China. 2008. Retrieved January 25, 2008.
- ^ アジアの補習授業校一覧. MEXT. 2 January 2003. Archived from the original on 2 January 2003. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
蘇州 蘇州日本人補習授業校 （連絡先） 中華人民共和国江蘇省蘇州市新区獅山路１６号金獅大厦１０Ｄ住友銀行蘇州支店 （所在地） 中華人民共和国江蘇省蘇州市新区金山路１１８号蘇州外国語学校内
- ^ お問い合わせ. Japanese School of Suzhou. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
〒215011 中華人民共和国江蘇省蘇州市高新区淮海街79号
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