Gu Jun, vice secretary-general of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, director of the Shanghai Development and Reform Commission, and director of the Executive Committee of the Integrated Demonstration Zone, shared the following sentiments: "The Yangtze River Delta region not only boasts stunning natural landscapes and unique cultural characteristics but also stands as the most dynamic region in China concerning national fitness, the sports industry and sports events. The Giro d'Italia Yangtze River Delta Open Race, as an international and professional cycling event, represents one of the largest, high-level and most influential cycling events to have taken place in the Yangtze River Delta in recent years. Through hosting this event, we aim to foster closer collaboration among the governments of Qingpu, Wujiang and Jiashan, thereby showcasing our shared vision of development, co-construction and mutually beneficial cooperation in the integrated development demonstration zone of the Yangtze River Delta."