Suzhou New District will give full play to the integrated development of Shanghai and Suzhou by strengthening cooperation with Shanghai in industry, innovation, finance, education and health care, officials said at a press release on May 26. Meanwhile, Suzhou New District and its counterpart in Shanghai – Yangpu District – launched an inter-provincial government service for the convenience of enterprises and residents from either side. If necessary, enterprises and residents in Suzhou can also handle 72 administrative services involving Shanghai enterprises and residents.