Professional visitors experience various infrared devices at the Guider Infrared booth.

Foreign business representatives communicate with exhibitors.

The 21st “China Optics Valley” International Optoelectronic Expo opened in Wuhan on May 18, showcasing eight global pioneering major optoelectronic achievements.

These eight achievements were released in video format, covering key areas such as AI computing power interconnection, infrared detection, laser equipment, optical communication, fiber optic sensing, and precision optics. Among them, FiberHome Communications’ “800G Transoceanic Ultra-Large Capacity Transmission System” set a new domestic record for high-speed long-distance transoceanic optical systems; Huagong Tech’s “12.8T XPO” leads the next-generation ultra-high-density pluggable optical interconnection standard; Raycus Laser’s “LD Directly Pumped Near-Fundamental Mode 10,000-Watt Fiber Laser” achieves the international optimal beam quality for 10,000-watt fiber lasers; Thorlabs’ “Shortwave Infrared Camera-Type Beam Profiler” fills an international technology gap in fine shortwave infrared beam profile analysis; Accelink Technologies’ “6.4T NPO” achieves a key leap from conceptual exploration to engineering application of NPO near-package optics; Raytron Microelectronics’ “SWLP 8-Micron Infrared Detector” breaks through core bottlenecks in integration, mass production, and scene adaptability for civilian infrared thermal imaging; Exail’s “New Erbium-Ytterbium Co-Doped Fiber” sets a new benchmark for 1.5-micron single-mode fiber lasers; and Cold Core Semiconductor’s “TEC Temperature Control Chip” achieves independent and controllable high-end temperature control chips in China.

At the opening ceremony, Wuhan made a special investment promotion presentation on the optoelectronic information industry, comprehensively showcasing the industrial ecosystem, innovation platforms, and cooperation opportunities, inviting global enterprises to share Optics Valley opportunities and expand development space. It was noted that Wuhan has built the world’s most complete industrial chain and supply chain system from core chips, key devices, modules and equipment to system applications, forming a globally influential “optical, chip, screen, terminal, and network” characteristic industrial cluster. In 2025, the scale of Wuhan’s optoelectronic information industry exceeded 850 billion yuan, with over 16,000 related enterprises. With the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, technologies such as optoelectronic integration and photonic symbiosis are rapidly being introduced, bringing unprecedented opportunities to Wuhan’s optoelectronic information industry. By 2030, the scale of Wuhan’s optoelectronic information industry is expected to surpass 1.5 trillion yuan.

China Optics Valley

China Optics Valley, officially known as the Wuhan East Lake High-Tech Development Zone, is a leading hub for optoelectronics and photonics innovation in Wuhan, Hubei Province. Established in the late 1980s and designated as a national high-tech zone in 1991, it has grown into China’s largest center for research and production of optical fibers, lasers, and related technologies. Today, it hosts thousands of technology companies and research institutes, playing a key role in China’s advancements in telecommunications and optical engineering.

Wuhan

Wuhan is the capital of Hubei Province in central China, known as a major transportation hub and cultural center along the Yangtze River. Its history dates back over 3,500 years, but it gained prominence in the modern era as the site of the 1911 Wuchang Uprising, which helped end China’s imperial dynastic rule. Today, Wuhan is famous for its vibrant food scene, university campuses, and landmarks like Yellow Crane Tower and East Lake.

China Optics Valley

China Optics Valley, located in Wuhan, Hubei Province, is a national high-tech industrial hub specializing in optoelectronics and photonics. Established in the 1980s, it has grown into China’s leading center for fiber optics, laser technology, and optical communications. Today, it houses thousands of enterprises and research institutions, playing a key role in global optical innovation.

Wuhan

Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province in central China, is a major industrial and transportation hub situated at the confluence of the Yangtze and Han rivers. Historically, it was formed by the merger of three cities—Wuchang, Hankou, and Hanyang—and played a pivotal role in the 1911 Xinhai Revolution, which ended imperial rule in China. In modern times, Wuhan gained global attention as the first city to report COVID-19 cases, leading to a historic lockdown in early 2020.

Yellow Crane Tower

The Yellow Crane Tower, located in Wuhan, China, is a historic landmark with a history spanning over 1,700 years, originally built during the Three Kingdoms period. It has been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times due to fires and wars, with the current structure dating to 1985. The tower is famous for inspiring classical Chinese poetry, most notably by Cui Hao and Li Bai, and offers panoramic views of the Yangtze River.

East Lake

East Lake, located in Wuhan, China, is the largest urban lake in the country, covering over 33 square kilometers. Its history dates back centuries as a scenic area favored by poets and scholars, and it was later developed into a public park and cultural hub in the 20th century. Today, it is known for its beautiful landscapes, walking trails, and landmarks like the Mo Hill and Cherry Blossom Garden.