On the afternoon of October 9, Mayor Ding Chun met with Marty Curran, Exec VP/Innovation Officer at Corning Inc., at the Administration Center.

Ding Chun said that Changzhou is making efforts to build a high-quality industrial star city, and hopes to carry out in-depth cooperation with Corning to promote industrial transformation and upgrading and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results. Changzhou governments at all levels will continue to promote Corning's development with the best service.

Marty Curran was appointed Corning’s first innovation officer in August 2012. In this role, Curran manages a portfolio of programs to increase the probability of success for new business opportunities. He is confident in the next step of cooperation between Changzhou and Corning.

Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in materials science, with a 167-year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramics science, and optical physics, along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities, to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people's lives.

Corning Reactor Technology Center (CRTC) is located in the Science and Education Town in Changzhou. CRTC is equipped with multiple process development platforms based on the Corning G1 reactor.

Vice Mayor Liang Yibo and Secretary General Hang Yong attended the meeting.