Wuhan, abbreviated as “Han” and also known as Jiangcheng, is the capital of Hubei Province and the only sub-provincial city among the six provinces in Central China. It is a mega city and the central urban hub of Central China, serving as a key industrial base, a center for science and education, and a comprehensive transportation hub in the country.
Wuhan is a core city in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, a strategic pivot for the rise of Central China, and a pilot zone for comprehensive innovation and reform. It is one of the three major intelligence-intensive regions in China. Optics Valley of China is committed to becoming a globally influential center for innovation and entrepreneurship. In accordance with the requirements of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), Wuhan is accelerating its development to become a national central city supported by four key functions: a national economic center, a high-level scientific and technological innovation center, a trade and logistics center, and an international exchange center.