The 8th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT) was held from 21 to 24 May 2026 at the Chongqing International Expo Center and the Yuelai International Conference Center. The 8th WCIFIT, themed "New Western China, New Manufacturing, New Services," invited the United Kingdom as Guest Country of Honour, Sichuan Province as Permanent Guest Province of Honour, and Gyeonggi [...]
July 24, 2026 |
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Located on the southern bank of the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, in the heart of the Three Gorges Reservoir area in eastern Chongqing, Shizhu Tujia Autonomous County was established in AD 619 during the Tang Dynasty and was redesignated as an autonomous county with the approval of the State Council in 1983. Covering an area of 3,014 square kilometres, the county administers 31 townships a [...]
July 23, 2026 |
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I hope to see trade and investment between the UK and Chongqing continue to grow. I look forward to welcoming more British businesses to this great city while supporting more Chongqing companies as they expand into the UK market. Anthony Preston British Consul General in Chongqing From May 21 to 24, 2026, the United Kingdom served as Guest Country of Honor at the 8th Western China Internati [...]
July 23, 2026 |
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The China–Vietnam Joint Statement issued in April 2025 confirmed the extension of the "Two Corridors and One Economic Circle" initiative to Chongqing, creating a significant historic opportunity for cooperation between Chongqing and Vietnam. On 9 June, a thematic symposium on building the Chongqing–Vietnam Industry–Finance–Trade Platform was held. Participants included the Chongqing Municipal Co [...]
July 23, 2026 |
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On 1 May, China's zero-tariff policy was fully extended to all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations. During the first month of implementation, the total value of imports by Chongqing enterprises from the newly covered zero-tariff African countries exceeded RMB 23 million. Recent data points to strong momentum in Chongqing–Africa trade. In 2025, Chongqing's total imports fr [...]
July 23, 2026 |
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