Shanghu Lake in Changshu is said to have been named after Jiang Shang, a Chinese noble who helped king Wu of Zhou overthrow the Shang Dynasty.[Photo provided to China Daily]

"We have turned Changshu into a hub that is integrated into the Yangtze River Delta," says the city's Party Secretary, Zhou Qindi.

"Revering culture is the foundation of our city. The skills and talent of Changshu and its people are its greatest wealth, and they represent its future."