Ramesh Hatuwali/Kathmandu/Hefei is the capital city of Anhui Province, China. Hefei is in the center of Anhui, connecting the east and the west, linking the south and the north. It is a sub-center city of the Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration. In recent years, it has developed rapidly. With a permanent resident population of nearly 10 million, it has entered the ranks of megacities. The total economic volume has increased significantly and ranks among the top in the country. Since the 18th National Party Congress, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party has inspected Anhui and visited Hefei twice. He praised Hefei as a “nurturing place" and a "world of innovation".
Hefei has distinct innovation characteristics. There are many colleges, universities and scientific research institutions with remarkable achievements. The intensity of research and development investment is high. Many major achievements are born in Hefei, and it ranks high in the global innovation index. Hefei has a gathering of emerging industries. "Chips, monitors, new energy vehicles and integrated circuits" have become industrial landmarks. Multiple industrial chains have exceeded 100 billion yuan, and strategic emerging industrial clusters are leading.
The layout of future industries is forward-looking. Enterprises are strong. The number of listed companies and specialized, refined, unique and new enterprises lead. Hefei has strong openness and vitality. It is a dual-node city of the "Belt and Road" and the Yangtze River Economic Belt, a member city of the G60 Science and Innovation Corridor, and a national comprehensive transportation hub city. The mileage and density of high-speed railways in operation rank first among cities in the Yangtze River Delta. It has rich open platforms and ranks at the forefront of top 100 foreign trade cities.
The business environment is superior, and the shipment volume of China-Europe freight trains leads. Hefei has beautiful ecological environment. Chaohu Lake has good water quality. The coverage rate of forests and wetlands is high. The pilot project of low-carbon city has achieved remarkable results and won many national honors. It has a long history and culture. It is the birthplace of human ancestors and has produced many famous people. Warmly welcome everyone to Hefei, this "nurturing place" and "world of innovation".
