Infographic guide to investment in Suzhou will be released at the event. [Photo/WeChat account: suzhoufabu365]

According to relevant reports, in 2019, the gross value of the industrial output of above-designated-scale enterprises in Suzhou reached 3.36 trillion yuan ($473.5 billion), ranking third in China; the city has developed trade partnerships with over 200 countries and regions, with imports and exports hitting $319 billion, 7 percent of the nation’s total; various industries such as biomedicine, novel display and optical-communication are highly competitive.

It is estimated that at least 5,000 companies (mostly online) will take part in the event; a group of major projects and important orders are expected to be signed either online or on site, and the total value of both projects and orders is expected to exceed 100 billion yuan.