What they say

I'm impressed by the city's history, culture and development plans. It is a good place for scientific research and attracts many international scientists.

Arthur B. McDonald, Nobel laureate for physics in 2015

I'm very impressed by the innovation and entrepreneurship environment in Chengdu. We would like to invest more in the city. The delicious food and great lifestyle is also loved by everyone who comes here.

Carsten Kolbek, co-founder of Startupbootcamp FinTech

The event this year is bigger and better. The city is thriving. The environment is very conducive to the creation of startups and companies.

Philippe Mariani, director of the Sophia Antipolis Science and Technology Park in France

The event is well organized and provides us with a great platform to talk about innovation and future technologies. It also offers great opportunity for local entrepreneurs to become international.

Bibop G. Gresta, deputy chairman and chief operating officer of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies

In terms of the investment environment, I believe most countries would look at the investment in Chengdu with envy. It's a dynamic and vibrant city. We see our relationship with Chengdu as our number one international relationship.

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Leigh Bramall, deputy leader of Sheffield City Council, UK

Chengdu is the third city on the Chinese mainland to build a second international airport, after Beijing and Shanghai, which shows the strategic status of Chengdu. With advanced flight networks, Chengdu is becoming a hub for logistics and talents.

Chong Joon-Woon, vice-president for investment promotion of Sembcorp Development

Chengdu is full of opportunities and is attractive to startups and entrepreneurs from home and abroad. I think it is a first-tier city in terms of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Lei Hong, executive president and planner of the Silicon Valley Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum

(China Daily 06/29/2016 page24)