Lee Yi Shyan, chairman of Business China and former Senior Minister of State for Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry and Ministry of National Development, made his maiden trip to Suzhou in 1996. He then worked and lived in the city for two years. For over 20 years, he has been a witness to the city's development.

Lee revealed that the pragmatic spirit and scientific attitude are valuable experience gained from SIP's development. He is excited to see the SIP development mode emulated at Horgos Economic Development Zone in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, where a new urban zone is rising.