China (Chongqing) – Germany Economic and Trade Cooperation Dialogue
June: The China (Chongqing) – Germany Economic and Trade Cooperation Dialogue was held at Düsseldorf City Hall. Leading figures from Germany’s Fortune Global 500 companies, top industrial firms, renowned SMEs, and business associations held in-depth discussions with Chongqing representatives to strengthen mutual understanding and share development opportunities. Executives from Evonik Industries, Messer Group, Henkel, Bosch, SMS Group, ERGO Group, Messe Düsseldorf, and HPP Architects delivered remarks.
Launch & Product Promotion for ASEAN Express: China-Europe Railway + New Land-Sea Corridor
21 June: The launch and promotion event for the China-Europe Railway Express – New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor ASEAN Express Service was held in Duisburg, Germany. Government and business leaders from China, Germany and Laos introduced the ASEAN Express routes and shared their experiences in corridor cooperation. The event centred on enhancing vehicle supply chains, boosting cross-border logistics, and expanding financial services, with a series of cooperation agreements signed.
China (Chongqing) – UK Leading Enterprises Roundtable
23 June: The China (Chongqing) – UK Leading Enterprises Roundtable was held in London. Representatives from the 48 Group Club, China-Britain Business Council, GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, Bank of China London Branch, and Changan UK R&D Centre delivered speeches on strengthening economic and business exchanges with Chongqing. They noted Chongqing’s vibrant environment for investment and innovation, expressing readiness to deepen cooperation across smart manufacturing, scientific innovation, biomedicine, green development, and financial services.
Chongqing Named in First Batch of National Pilot Cities for Retail Innovation and Upgrading
The 2025 China (Chongqing) International Consumption Festival Achieved Remarkable Results
Over 200 themed consumer promotion activities were held, attracting participation from more than 6,900 key enterprises and brands. Nearly 20 districts and counties staged over 80 debut showcases, while 23 brand-new products made their national premiere in Chongqing. Total sales during the festival surpassed 9.7 billion yuan.
China (Chongqing) – Africa Investment and Trade Cooperation Forum Held
At the 4th China–Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Changsha, Hunan Province, Chongqing participated for the first time as the “Guest City”. The city hosted a dedicated China (Chongqing) – Africa Investment and Trade Cooperation Forum at the Changsha International Conference Centre, reaching several cooperation agreements.
2025 Chongqing 6·18 E-Commerce Festival Successfully Concludes
Over the two-month event period, the city recorded online retail sales of 53.42 billion yuan, marking a 12.9% year-on-year increase. The event brought together 700 brand enterprises and more than 3,000 featured products, attracting over 100 top-tier MCN agencies, 200 influencers, 50 private traffic leaders, and over 200 supply chain companies for in-depth cooperation. Now in its ninth edition, the 6·18 Festival has become a flagship e-commerce IP in western China, unlocking substantial consumer demand.