The Guilin World-Class Tourism City Industry Investment Conference was held on Sept 26.
During the conference, a total of 43 projects were signed, with a combined investment of 20.81 billion yuan ($2.97 billion). These span industries such as electronics information, biopharmaceuticals, equipment manufacturing, ecological food and health and wellness tourism.
Guilin ranks among the nation's leaders in the number of universities and research institutions among non-provincial capital prefecture-level cities.
During the conference, the Guilin municipal government signed strategic cooperation framework agreements with Guilin Electronic Science and Technology University and the Guilin University of Technology.
The Guilin investment promotions bureau showcased investment opportunities, while counties such as Quanzhou, Xing'an, and Ziyuan, as well as Lipu city, presented key projects.
Guilin International Wire and Cable Group conducted a project roadshow and Guangxi North Investment Holding Group, the Nanning branch of China Merchants Bank and Guilin Bank provided introductions. Meanwhile, the Guilin industrial and information technology bureau (park office) released a list of market scenario applications.