Yangzhou's pet economy is booming!🐾 At the Yangzhou (Shanghai) Pet Industry Promotion Conference, six major projects were signed across the fields of pet healthcare, pet food, smart manufacturing, pet-friendly tourism and the digital pet economy. During the May Day holiday, the city also came alive with fun pet-themed events for owners and their furry friends. With more quality projects landing, Yangzhou is rising as a vibrant new hub for the pet industry — building a better home for everyone's "fur baby".

Yangzhou Liliang Diamond achieved a significant milestone on April 20: the successful production of its first lab-grown diamond.💎 This is not only a key milestone but also a tangible demonstration of the company's technology being transferred to Yangzhou. The Yangzhou base is set to achieve the large-scale production of large-particle lab-grown diamonds, with an annual capacity of 5 million carats once fully operational, delivering high-quality, cost-effective "Intelligent Manufacturing in China" diamond products to the market.

Yangzhou has taken another leap in its global outreach! The city has inaugurated its first batch of nine overseas service stations dedicated to supporting enterprises that are "going global". These stations have been launched in Vietnam, Thailand, Turkey, Indonesia, Germany, Hungary, the United States, Mexico, and Zimbabwe. The inauguration and awarding ceremony was held during the grand opening of the 2026 Yangzhou "Flowery March" International Economy, Trade and Tourism Festival on April 18. Aligned with Yangzhou's key industries, including equipment manufacturing, auto parts, next-generation information technology, and new materials, these service stations will deliver comprehensive support to empower Yangzhou companies in their overseas expansion efforts while advancing the city's high-level international openness and cooperation. @TC_PekinBE @KBRI_Beijing @USA_China_Talk @USAmbChina @GerAmbChina  @EmbaMexChn

Yangzhou welcomed hundreds of global business leaders, representatives from international sister cities, and entrepreneurs to celebrate the grand opening of the 25th Yangzhou "Flowery March" International Economy, Trade and Tourism Festival on April 18. More than just a seasonal celebration, this long-standing event serves as a vital window to display Yangzhou's unique urban charm and expanding international cooperation. Here are some of the highlights of this year's edition: --Official launch of the "Find China in Yangzhou" LinkedIn account --Signing ceremony for 37 major projects --Inauguration of Yangzhou Industrial & Sci-Tech Innovation Centers in other cities Here's to new partnerships and shared prosperity in this historic city! @mofakr_eng @AmbDaiBing @CHN_EGY @AmbLiaoLiqiang @AmChamSh @zhang_heqing @xuejianosaka

The month-long 2026 Yangzhou "Flowery March" International Economy, Trade and Tourism Festival opened on April 18, gathering global guests to explore new opportunities for cooperation with Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. Nuon Pharat, Governor of Kampong Thom province in Cambodia, said that Yangzhou is a city with strong agricultural and innovative capabilities. He added, "We would like to learn from Yangzhou how to develop agriculture in the modern time of development." Meanwhile, Sebastian Kierysch, president of EFTEC Asia, Carlos Salguero Ruiz, business manager of Bilin Techco in Spain, and Ron Zheng, senior partner of Roland Berger also spoke highly of Yangzhou. Click the video to hear what they had to say about the city. @ChinaEmbEsp @EmbEspChina @SKierysch @RolandBerger @zhang_heqing

Make the most of the morning in Yangzhou, and hop on the double-decker "Food Bus"🚌 where steaming crab dumplings, delicate shaomai, and the aroma of traditional flavors greet you! Upstairs, enjoy panoramic views of the serene Slender West Lake as you dine. A feast for your eyes and taste buds!

At the opening ceremony of the 2026 Yangzhou "Flowery March" International Economy, Trade, and Tourism Festival on April 18, Mayor Zheng Haitao delivered a speech highlighting Yangzhou's recent achievements, which include the following: • GDP reached 805.6 billion yuan ($118.09 billion) in 2025 • High-tech industries account for 53.2% of total industrial output • 4,310 major industrial projects (each over 100 million yuan) were attracted in the past five years • Partnered with more than 1,400 foreign-funded enterprises from 65 countries and regions • Tourist arrivals exceeded 100 million for three consecutive years Focusing on technological innovation, industrial upgrading, green development, and digital transformation, Yangzhou looks forward to deepening its cooperation with international partners to create even higher-quality development.

Packages flying overhead? Yangzhou makes it happen! Our first low-altitude delivery route — covering 9.7 km at heights of 140 m — handles parcels under 3 kg, doubles the coverage distance, and triples the standard delivery speed. Longer, denser low-altitude routes are on the horizon, powering Yangzhou's low-altitude economy to new heights. @zipline @WingAviation @matternet @MannaAero @AviationWeek

We are thrilled to announce that the "Find China in Yangzhou" LinkedIn page went live on April 18! We look forward to beginning this journey, and connecting with global business partners, industry leaders, and top-tier talent to witness a new chapter of internationalization for this ancient canal city. Follow and join us in exploring the boundless possibilities of what Yangzhou has to offer!

Six weeks after birth, “Yangyang” — the first somatic cell–cloned cat in East China — is healthy and thriving. A research team from Yangzhou University, a global leader in veterinary science, has tackled the challenge of low cloning efficiency with an innovative in vivo maturation technique. Combined with their latest breakthrough in gene editing, this advancement could pave the way for hypoallergenic cat breeds. Customized, allergy-free pets may soon become a reality — a purr-fect leap forward! @ChinaScience @SmithsonianMag