Keeping the 'miracle' alive and thriving

Suzhou Party secretary: City to open up further to achieve high-quality growth

Suzhou, a historic city in Jiangsu province, has long been known for its vibrant cultural scene, picturesque gardens and sophistication.

In recent decades, however, the city has built itself a reputation for being more than just a place where people can learn about Chinese traditional art and stroll through gorgeous classical gardens - it is currently ranked as the seventh economically most powerful city in the country, after four province-level municipalities including Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing and Tianjin, as well as Guangzhou and Shenzhen in the south.