At the 2024 Yangtze River Delta Ecological Green Integrated Development Demonstration Zone Joint Investment Promotion Conference held on August 23, iSoftStone Information Technology (Group) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "iSoftStone") and Yangtze River Delta Investment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "YRD Investment") signed a strategic cooperation agreement. Senior Vice President Li Qingfa of iSoftStone attended and completed the signing of the agreement.

YRD Investment is a state-owned enterprise wholly funded by the Shanghai State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC), established by Shanghai Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government in May 2020 to better serve the national strategy for the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta region. The cooperation between the two parties will focus on the Yangtze River Delta Integration Demonstration Zone, centering around the construction of digital parks, the creation of a Yangtze River Delta digital talent industry-education integration base, and the development of the Xicen Science Park digital industry ecosystem. Leveraging their respective strengths, they will establish a cooperative platform, integrate various resources, and fully utilize their advantages to support future market expansion strategies, thereby creating greater commercial and social value.

This strategic partnership seizes the opportunity to serve the national strategy for the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta, injecting new momentum into the ongoing development of both parties. Through this strategic collaboration, iSoftStone and YRD Investment will work hand in hand to promote the coordinated development of the technology industry in the Yangtze River Delta region, contributing to the region's high-quality development.