From trailblazing practices in a single region to China's entry into the ranks of innovative nations in the new era, President Xi Jinping has consistently placed exceptional emphasis on innovation. As China strides forward on the new journey of Chinese modernization, innovation stands at the very heart of the nation's overall development strategy. In this episode, the story of Hangzhou's growth offers a window into China's real-world practices in innovation and development. (Edited by Sun Tianren, Wang Xiangyu, Xu Zheqi, Chen Lidan, Zhang Jian and Li Mingzhi)