On October 18, the Medtronic Kangdi Surgical Integration Base project was officially signed.Chen Jinhu, Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, met with Yu Jing, Vice President of Medtronic, General Manager of China Orthopedics & Neurosurgery Business Group and Surgical Business, and jointly witnessed the signing.

Chen Jinhu expressed congratulations for this signing and gratitude for Medtronic's increased investment and expanded cooperation in Changzhou. He said that in recent years, Changzhou has continuously promoted high-level opening up, and a large number of foreign-invested enterprises have deeply integrated into the international division of labor and expanded global markets after investing in Changzhou. This signing fully demonstrates Medtronic’s recognition of Changzhou’s development and trust in Changzhou’s business environment, showcasing Medtronic’s strategic vision for the Chinese market and its ambitious strategy to deepen its presence in China. It is hoped that both parties will take this signing as a new starting point to further consolidate the results of cooperation and expand the scope of cooperation, introducing more advanced technologies, cutting-edge therapies, and innovative products to Changzhou to benefit more patients. The Changzhou Municipal Committee and the Municipal Government will continue to create a first-class business environment that is market-oriented, law-based, and internationalized, fully serving as dedicated “customer service representatives” and “emergency doctors,” accelerating project implementation, and assisting companies in achieving better and faster development in Changzhou.

Yu Jing thanked Changzhou for its long-term care and support for enterprise development. She said that, thanks to Changzhou's first-class business environment and innovation ecosystem, the company has achieved substantial growth, and its confidence in investing in and deeply cultivating Changzhou has become even stronger. She looks forward to taking this signing as an opportunity to further deepen innovative cooperation, carry out more innovative R&D and clinical collaborations in Changzhou, participate in building an innovation ecosystem and industrial ecosystem, and make greater contributions to the economic and social development of Changzhou.

Medtronic is the world's largest medical device manufacturer,In 2019, Medtronic fully acquired Changzhou Kangdi Medical Stapler Co., Ltd., and Kangdi Medical has become an important part of Medtronic's localization development in China.The Medtronic Kangdi Surgical Integration Base project, which was signed this time, plans to introduce the most cutting-edge products and technologies in the global surgical field, creating a smart manufacturing base and innovation center that integrates the production of high-end surgical products and equipment with innovative R&D incubation.

City leaders Hang Yong and Pan Dongling attended the event.