As the strategic commanding height of international competition in the future, optoelectronic information industry has become the focus of attention all over the world. Since Wuhan, Hubei Province took the lead in playing the banner of "China's Optical Valley", a stone has stirred up thousands of waves, which immediately triggered a "light-chasing" war involving Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Changchun and other cities. So, is "China Optical Valley" a concept hype or a strength contest? Dozens of academicians, universities and research institutes, which have always been famous for their science, rigor and pragmatism, have shown their cards in succession. After integrating the advantages of Wuhan, the founder of "Optical Valley" said with confidence that Wuhan will firmly grasp the first sunshine in the new century and make every effort to build a brand of China. There are 23 colleges and universities densely distributed in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, with a development space of 50 square kilometers. At present, there are 54 provincial scientific research institutes and 2 national key laboratories 12, among which Wuhan University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan Institute of Posts and Telecommunications, 7 17 and other 19 universities, 38 research institutes, 4 national key laboratories and 6 national engineering technology research centers are engaged in the research and development of optoelectronic information technology.

In terms of talents, there are 43 academicians of the two academies here, including 10, the leader of optoelectronic information technology, accounting for half of the top talents in the field of optoelectronic research in China. In addition, there are more than 30,000 technicians engaged in R&D and industrialization in related fields of optoelectronic information technology.

In terms of industrial advantages, there are 143 optoelectronic information technology enterprises, the information optoelectronic industry ranks first in the country, and the energy optoelectronic industry ranks first in the country. Wuhan Research Institute of Posts and Telecommunications, South China University of Technology, 7 17 Institute, Wuhan Nippon Electric, Zhongyuan Electronics, Chutian Laser, Chang Fei and other enterprises have formed dynamic industrial clusters. It is vowed that the output value of electronic information industry will reach10 billion yuan in 2005, and a wonderful drama starring knowledge heroes in the era of knowledge economy is being staged in Wuhan China Optical Valley.