Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei Province and a pivotal urban centre in China's central region designated by the State Council. Wuhan serves as a significant industrial base, scientific and educational nucleus, and comprehensive transportation hub within the nation. According to the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), Wuhan is accelerating to build a national central city supported by four major functions: a national economic centre, a high-level scientific and technological innovation centre, a commerce and logistics centre and an international communication centre.