On August 22, 2026, Optics Valley witnessed a significant event as 17 projects under its "Wutong Tree Program" were inked in a collective signing ceremony. The total investment surpassed a staggering 6 billion yuan. Among the signatory companies were industry giants in the integrated circuit supply chain, including AMEC and KLA-Tencor (Zhongke Feice). These companies span the entire production chain, from photolithography and etching to design. The overarching goal of the program is to establish a "5-minute industrial collaboration circle," fostering seamless cooperation among upstream and downstream enterprises within the industry chain. This, in turn, is expected to expedite technological innovation and drive industrial advancement.