Wuhan

Wuhan People's Municipal Government

• Introduction

  Located in the middle reaches of Yangtse, Wuhan is the capital of Hubei province, famous for its long history, convenient transportation and prosperous commerce, and advanced science and technology.
  We are working toward a primary objective of making Wuhan a powerful and wealthy city by fostering an attitude that increases Wuhan’s capability to be competitive, hospitable, attractive and fascinating for both locals and visitors.

• City Data (2009)

  Population (persons)	8,310,000
  Area (km2)	8,494.41
  Number of Households
  GDP per Capita (US$)	3,018
  Climate	Average Temperature 15.8 - 17.5 °C
  Major Languages	Chinese
  Major Industries	Steel making, Auto making, Photoelectron and Information

• Urban Issues and Projects

  Priority Concerns

  Speeding up the project of making Wuhan a logistics center in hinterland of China
  Developing track transport and tunnels passing rivers
  Enhancing service industry, such as finance and information

  Main Projects and Contributions

  The construction project of Wujiadun CBD
  The project of Wuhan New District
  883 Action Plan for community building of the city

  Technical Cooperation with Other Cities

  11 Sister Cities (Asia region: Oita of Japan, Cheongju of Korea; Europe: Duisburg of Germany, Manchester of United Kingdom, Galati of Romania, Kyiv of Ukraine, Gyor of Hungary, Bordeaux of France, Arnhem of Netherlands; Others: Pittsburgh of USA, Khartoum of Sudan)
  Membership of CITYNET, Metropolis and UCLG

  Cooperation Offered

  Cooperation Requested

  Technical exchange on photoelectron and agricultural techniques and so on
  Personnel exchange in many aspects