2025-04-28 08:52:54

　　This year, both the provincial and municipal authorities have launched large-scale initiatives to promote the return of native entrepreneurs (Chu merchants) and support return-to-hometown entrepreneurship. By fostering deeper integration of talent pools, industrial chains, and startup ecosystems, Yichang has successfully attracted people from various sectors to return and launch new ventures. In the first quarter alone, the city recorded 3,289 new businesses established by returning entrepreneurs, marking a striking 90.2% year-on-year growth. (Reporter/ Deng Yuqin, Correspondent/ Zong Na)