Optics Valley, the cradle of star startups

After more than 30 years, the Wuhan development zone has turned itself into a mecca for innovative companies

Editor's Note: As the People's Republic of China prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary on Oct 1, China Daily is featuring a series of stories on the role regions have played in the country's development and where they are today.

Optics Valley in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province, has long been hailed as the country's version of Silicon Valley, due to the booming number of successful startup businesses it has attracted.