On May 23, the Wanzhou District of Chongqing announced the successful signing of three major projects at the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT), with a total investment of RMB10 billion. These projects span the power/thermal energy supply and food processing sectors, injecting robust momentum into regional high-quality development. Among them, a 9-billion-yuan integrated energy development project will construct two 1,000-MW ultra-supercritical coal-fired power generation units along with supporting port facilities. It will also include desulfurization and denitrification systems (meeting standards below ultra-low emissions) and a 500,000-ton coal storage yard, aiming to build an efficient and clean energy supply system. The 500-million-yuan second-phase cogeneration project in Chongqing Wanzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone's Jiulong Park will add an 800-ton high-temperature, ultra-high-pressure coal-fired boiler and an 80-MW extraction back-pressure power generation unit. This initiative will enhance the park's energy infrastructure, providing stable and efficient energy support for industrial enterprises and boosting the park's industrial competitiveness. Another 500-million-yuan project focuses on comprehensive rice utilization and grain/oil processing. It will establish production lines for rice and rapeseed processing, along with supporting storage, logistics, and trade facilities. This project will advance deep processing of Wanzhou's high-quality agricultural products, promote full-industry-chain development, and increase agricultural efficiency and farmers' incomes. In recent years, Wanzhou District has prioritized industrial strength as a cornerstone of high-quality development, continuously optimizing its business environment. By focusing on industrial upgrading, smart technologies, and green transformation, the district has driven innovation-led development of new productive forces. It has steadily expanded three pillar industries - advanced materials, food/agricultural processing, and intelligent equipment/manufacturing - as well as two distinctive sectors: pharmaceutical/chemicals and new energy, accelerating the establishment of a modern industrial system. "These three newly signed projects will further enhance the clustered and chained development of Wanzhou's three pillar industries and two distinctive sectors, elevating their high-end, smart, and green capabilities," said a spokesperson from the Wanzhou Commerce Commission. "Moving forward, we will fully support project implementation to ensure early completion, operation, and effectiveness, delivering fresh impetus to the local economy." Source: New Chongqing - Chongqing Daily

From May 22 to 25, the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT) was held at the Chongqing International Expo Center under the theme "New Western China, New Manufacturing, New Services". The event featured three exhibition zones - comprehensive image, international and regional cooperation, and modern industries - spanning nine exhibition halls with a total display area of 110,000 square meters. During the WCIFIT's major project signing ceremony, Yongchuan District signed seven projects on-site, including the Green Fiber High-Value Whole Industrial Chain Project of Chongqing Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd., with a total contract value exceeding RMB13 billion. Yongchuan Exhibition Hall at the 7th WCIFIT. At this year's WCIFIT, the Yongchuan District exhibition hall was located at Booth A03 in Hall N7 of the Modern Industry Exhibition Zone, covering 506 square meters. Centered around its development positioning as "Three Zones and One Hub", the exhibition highlighted: Pilot Zone for Integrated Development of Sichuan-Chongqing Adjacent Areas, Demonstration Zone for Digital-Intelligence Integration Reform and Innovation, Model Zone for Modern Quality Living, Western Chongqing International Open Hub, and Yongchuan Specialty Products. The exhibition was divided into seven thematic sections, showcasing 56 distinctive products from Yongchuan District. Pilot Zone for Integrated Development of Sichuan-Chongqing Adjacent Areas: This section focused on showcasing the "3322" key industrial cluster system and modern industrial system. The exhibition featured physical displays from Yongchuan High-tech Industrial Development Zone and Comprehensive Bonded Zone, along with informational panels and digital screens highlighting key enterprises such as Xinyi Glass, Great Wall Motors, and Yadea Electric Motorcycles. Demonstration Zone for Digital-Intelligence Integration Reform and Innovation: This section is divided into two thematic areas - sci-tech innovation and sci-tech film production. The sci-tech innovation area displayed Yongchuan's advanced technologies, including Hongjiang Machinery's high-pressure common rail system for diesel engines, which has driven the company's domestic market share in diesel fuel injection systems to 70%. The sci-tech film production area highlighted Yongchuan's achievements in the film industry, such as constructing Western China's only and nationally leading LED virtual production studio. It also promoted upcoming events like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival. Model Zone for Modern Quality Living: This section showcased Yongchuan's high-quality living environment through multiple dimensions, including: vocational education achievements - with 18 vocational colleges and universities hosting 200,000 students and faculty, the district annually cultivates nearly 50,000 skilled professionals; and tourism resources - as a nationally recognized "Excellent Tourism City", Yongchuan boasts premium attractions including Leheledu Animal Theme Park (Locajoy), Tea Mountains and Bamboo Sea, and Huanggua Mountain. This section features an "AI Professor" installation capable of conducting lecture-based teaching, programming instruction, question-answering sessions, and hands-on experimental demonstrations. Western Chongqing International Open Hub: This section highlighted Yongchuan's progress in developing an open transportation hub, emphasizing its "highway-rail-water-air" multi-modal transport advantages integrating highway, rail, waterway and air networks. With seven highways, three railways, one port area and one airport either operational or under construction, Yongchuan is establishing itself as a critical nodal point for Chongqing's southbound and westward transportation corridors. LED Screen: It cycled through promotional videos including the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival press conference, Yongchuan District's "Achieve Your Potential in Yongchuan" campaign, cultural tourism promotions, and investment attraction materials. Yongchuan Specialty Products: The exhibition featured local delicacies and premium goods, including: Yongchuan Xiuya Tea (famous green tea), Yongchuan fermented soybeans, 5,000-Year-Old Duck Soup, Zhennan Fragrance (agarwood products), and Xiuya Craft Beer. Yongchuan Specialty Products Booth at the 7th WCIFIT Performance Area: The space hosted cultural performances including Leheledu Animal Theme Park (Locajoy) shows and traditional tea ceremony demonstrations. The exhibition hall comprehensively demonstrated Yongchuan's industrial capabilities through showcased products such as: Great Wall WEY All-New Gaoshan SUV, Tank 300 Hi4-T, Yadea Guanneng Starship S80, Googol P-Series Diesel Engines, Chongqing Kankan ADAS Camera Modules, Sodium-Ion Batteries, 6/XTTG0070B+12A+6CH Ultra-Clear Triple-Silver Insulated Glass, Wide-Range Electric/Magnetic/Seismic Multi-Parameter Integrated Detectors, Freeze-Dried Kale Powder, and Siji Silk Fibroin Premium Cosmetic Series. Source: New Chongqing - Chongqing Daily

▲ Jiangjin District Exhibition Area at WCIFIT From May 22 to 25, the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT) was held at Chongqing International Expo Center and Yuelai International Convention Center. Seizing the opportunities presented by WCIFIT, Jiangjin District successfully signed three major projects with a total investment of RMB6.8 billion. The exhibition at this WCIFIT was divided into three zones - Comprehensive Image, International & Regional Cooperation, and Modern Industries - featuring nine exhibition halls covering approximately 110,000 square meters, along with an online exhibition hall. The Jiangjin District exhibition area, located in Hall N6 (A05) of the Modern Manufacturing Exhibition Zone, occupied 360 square meters and was organized into six distinct zones: the Chongqing Hub Port Industrial Park Pilot Zone, Shuangfu Industrial Park, Degan Industrial Park, Luohuang Industrial Park, Baisha Industrial Park, and Cultural Tourism Exhibition Zone. It is reported that more than 30 enterprises from Jiangjin District showcased their specialty products at this WCIFIT, including Seres LanDian Electric Vehicles, KWES Off-Road Motorcycles, Yuyan Drones, Meijian Green Plum Wine from Bottle Planet, Jiangjin Craft Beer, Arctic Ocean beverages, and hot pot condiments, among other import and export products. The exhibition also featured high-end precision products in rail transit, intelligent equipment and advanced materials, as well as cultural tourism products like Jiangjin Jade and selenium-rich agricultural products including grains, oils and peppercorns. Two Jiangjin-based companies - Shuaike Foodstuff and Jiangxiaobai - were selected for WCIFIT's "New Product Launch" event, where they unveiled their latest products on May 23 and 24 respectively at Chongqing International Expo Center. Source: New Chongqing - Chongqing Daily

Fuling District Exhibition Hall draws large crowds On May 22, the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT) grandly opened at Chongqing International Expo Center. The Fuling District delegation organized 51 local enterprises to participate. Companies including Shineray Motors, Alnera Aluminum, Glassmicro Semiconductor, and Chongqing Intelligent Construction Research Institute made impressive debuts with their new products. During this WCIFIT, Fuling District successfully secured 6 signed projects with total investment reaching RMB16.207 billion, injecting strong momentum into regional development. Highlights of the Exhibition Hall Showcase Fuling's Charm Products from 9 Fuling enterprises make their debut in the Cross-border E-commerce Exhibition Zone At this year's WCIFIT, the Fuling District exhibition hall, located at N7-A02 in Chongqing International Expo Center, immediately became a focal point upon its debut. The entrance of this exhibition hall proudly displayed Fuling's distinctive city brands, including "Fuling National Economic Development Zone", "Hometown of the World's Pickled Mustard Tuber" and "Fuling - A Garden City on Latitude 30°N", shining with unique regional identity. Dozens of vibrant hydrangeas, the district flower, were neatly arranged at the exhibition hall's entrance like hospitable ambassadors welcoming visitors from all directions. Visitors taste Fuling glutinous rice balls in fermented rice wine with pork fat Freshly baked Fuling pickled mustard tuber and glutinous rice balls Inside the exhibition hall, visitors were treated to a dazzling array of interactive activities and specialty exhibits. Free tastings were offered for Fuling pickled mustard tuber, Fuling glutinous rice balls in fermented rice wine with pork fat, and Fuling black pork sausages and cured meats. The Wuling Mountain Grand Rift scenic area attracted large crowds with its "scan-and-win" social media campaign. Among the highlights, Lingxiang Food's freshly baked pickled mustard tuber and glutinous rice balls won unanimous praise from visitors for its crispy exterior and savory filling, becoming the exhibition hall's most popular attraction. Visitors explore the Fuling District exhibition hall Fuling District exhibition hall features an innovative "industrial cross-coordinate" layout, with participating enterprises spanning multiple sectors including advanced materials, new energy power batteries and lightweight components, food and agricultural product processing, shale gas and clean energy, modern traditional Chinese medicine and biopharmaceuticals, and modern services. Through this comprehensive, multi-level display, the hall vividly showcases the robust development of Fuling's "2349" modern manufacturing cluster system and the city's modern charm as an ideal destination for business, living, leisure, and tourism. New Product Debuts Highlight Innovation Capabilities SWM G01 Pro makes its debut at WCIFIT Among the diverse exhibits, new products undoubtedly stole the spotlight. The SWM G01 Pro, a key 2025 passenger vehicle model from Shineray Motors, commanded center stage at the Fuling District exhibition hall. With its powerful performance, striking design, spacious interior, and premium intelligent features, the model attracted crowds of visitors seeking detailed product information. According to reports, this highly anticipated vehicle is set to officially launch in the domestic market soon. Alnera Aluminum's upcoming 300A/500A national standard charging sockets Alnera Aluminum's upcoming 300A/500A national standard charging sockets made their debut at WCIFIT. The 300A charging socket features an innovative copper busbar design that reduces costs by 30% compared to traditional wiring harnesses, while offering flexible bending and easy replacement capabilities. The 500A charging socket is specifically designed for 600kW/h heavy-duty trucks, capable of reducing charging time by one hour. Additionally, the company's power-domain laminated battery pack also debuted at the exhibition, showcasing the enterprise's innovative achievements and technical capabilities. Staff Demonstrates On-site Mapping with 3D Laser Scanner A series of new products from Chongqing Intelligent Construction Research Institute Co., Ltd. equally impressed attendees. On-site staff explained, "This is our latest upgraded 3D laser scanner. Traditionally, manually measuring a 1,000-square-meter environment and creating a 3D model would take about four days. With this 3D laser scanner, on-site measurement and mapping can be completed in just minutes, and generating the 3D model requires only half a day - a dramatic efficiency improvement". Beyond the 3D laser scanner, the company also exhibited innovative products including a bipedal wheeled robot and IoT intelligent measuring rulers, demonstrating cutting-edge exploration and breakthroughs in the field of intelligent construction. Taiji Shangcao (premium cultivated Cordyceps) debuts at WCIFIT As one of Fuling District's representative traditional Chinese medicine enterprises, Sinopharm Taiji showcased over 130 products at WCIFIT, including Huoxiang Zhengqi Oral Solution and Huoxiang Cola. Notably, the "Taiji Shangcao" cultivated at Fuling High-tech Zone (Comprehensive Bonded Zone)'s simulated habitat cultivation base made its first appearance at the WCIFIT. To date, the base has successfully produced 3.24 million cordyceps strains, injecting new vitality into the development of the traditional Chinese medicine industry. Fuling Commerce Commission Participates in the Signing Ceremony for Chongqing's Major Digital Commerce Projects At this year's WCIFIT, Fuling District secured six contracted projects totaling RMB16.207 billion in investment, spanning crucial industrial sectors including energy, intelligent equipment, food and agricultural products, new materials, and transportation logistics. Additionally, at the signing ceremony for Chongqing's major digital commerce projects, X.Y.Group signed a framework agreement with the Fuling Commerce Commission to support e-commerce development in Fuling District through cultural empowerment initiatives, further boosting the district's e-commerce industry growth. Source: Fuling District Media Convergence Center

On May 22, the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT) opened at the Chongqing International Expo Center. The same day witnessed the Signing Ceremony for Major Projects of the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade. As one of the WCIFIT's core events, the ceremony centered on the theme of "New Western China, New Manufacturing, New Services", not only bringing together global high-quality resources to facilitate the implementation of a number of highly influential and driving projects in Western China, but also injecting new momentum into the region's high-quality economic development. A total of 124 projects were signed on-site during the event, with formal contract values exceeding RMB200 billion. According to the reporter's findings, Jiulongpo District signed five projects with a total investment of RMB5.2 billion. The five projects signed by Jiulongpo District include: ZELOS National Headquarters Project, Chongqing Hub Port · Jiulong Industrial Park Automotive and Motorcycle Lightweight Supporting Industrial City Project, Chongqing Hub Port Automotive and Motorcycle Comprehensive Supply and Production Base Project, LOT POP Project, and Chongqing Tianqin Automotive High-End Interior Parts Headquarters Base Project. ZELOS (Suzhou) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. is a globally leading company capable of delivering standardized L4-level fully autonomous driving products and applications for open roads. It is recognized as a national high-tech enterprise, a national technology-based enterprise, and a unicorn company. The signed ZELOS National Headquarters Project plans to invest RMB2 billion to establish its national headquarters in Jiulongpo District. The investment includes: RMB700 million for production lines to build L4-level autonomous vehicle production facilities; RMB300 million for office buildings and supporting facilities, including the construction of a 12,000-square-meter headquarters building for operations, management, settlement and maintenance; and RMB1 billion for R&D investments. The Chongqing Hub Port · Jiulong Industrial Park Automotive and Motorcycle Lightweight Supporting Industrial City Project will establish an automotive and motorcycle lightweight supporting industrial city, providing market-oriented services for resident enterprises including property management, environmental protection facility operation and maintenance, public commercial services, and enterprise development consulting. The Chongqing Hub Port Automotive and Motorcycle Comprehensive Supply and Production Base Project plans to conduct metal processing businesses such as aluminum, steel, and copper materials in the Huangqian Port of Jiulong New City within the Chongqing Hub Port Industrial Park. Based on an annual processing capacity of 1 million tons of metal sheet cargo transportation, storage, and financial support service demands, the project will leverage the Internet platform "Gangneng Online" to carry out businesses including warehousing and transportation, leasing, platform settlement, physical delivery trading, and supply chain finance, centered around the "trade + logistics + supply chain + operation" model, offering one-stop services for bulk commodity transactions. The LOT POP Project will invest in the renovation of the Jinying Women's Street in Yangjiaping Business Circle, Jiulongpo District, with a total area of 11,000 square meters. The project will introduce retail, apparel, beauty services, catering, and other commercial formats, aiming to establish the first "Youth Women's Fast Fashion · Integrated Shopping and Entertainment Platform" in Southwest China. The Chongqing Tianqin Automotive High-End Interior Parts Headquarters Base Project plans to build a new headquarters base for high-end automotive interior components in Jiulongpo District, primarily engaged in the R&D, production, and sales of automotive seat covers and foam products. The project company will serve as the group headquarters for Chongqing Tianying, Anhui Tianqin, and Chongqing Tianqin Guangzhou Branch, and will also function as the listing entity. Source: Jiulong District Media Convergence Center

On May 22, the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT) opened at Chongqing International Expo Center. The Yuzhong District exhibition area, located at Booth A06 in the Modern Industries Exhibition Zone of Hall N8, featured displays from over 10 representative enterprises highlighting their distinctive offerings. During the WCIFIT Opening Ceremony & Major Project Signing Ceremony, Yuzhong District was involved in the centralized signing of 4 projects, including the Brightronic Project in Chongqing, with a total contracted value of RMB700 million. During this WCIFIT, the Yuzhong District booth showcased numerous highlights, attracting significant attention from a large audience. Among them, Chongqing Public Platform Facility Investment Development (Group) Co., Ltd. primarily displayed the full-chain management system for bus stop platforms. Chongqing Shifu Culture Communication Co., Ltd. mainly exhibited intangible cultural heritage tourism products such as Shu embroidery, leaf vein painting, cloisonné enamel, paper-cutting, and pyrography. Six enterprises in the commerce and trade sector - Chongqing KFC Co., Ltd., Chongqing Yuzhong Commercial Development Group Co., Ltd., China Salt Southwest Salt Industry Co., Ltd., Otton Group, Chongqing RICH Commercial and Trading Co., Ltd., and the Chengdu-Chongqing Foreign-Related Chamber of Commerce Alliance - primarily showcased imported food, daily necessities, alcoholic beverages, and time-honored branded products. VisionVera Information Technology Co., Ltd. mainly presented software and hardware technology products related to V2V Communication integration. Chongqing YuanNao Digital Technology Co., Ltd. primarily displayed technological medical products such as TCM four-diagnostic instruments and TCM meridian and acupoint detection devices. At the fair, Chongqing Qianye Glasses (Group) Co., Ltd. from Yuzhong District highlighted its cross-border shopping "instant tax refund upon purchase" service. It is reported that Qianye Glasses' flagship store in Jiefangbei was designated at the end of 2024 as a Tax Refund for Tourists Leaving the Country pilot store in Chongqing, offering "instant tax refund upon purchase" services to eligible overseas visitors. According to relevant policies, after making purchases at the store, overseas tourists only need to complete the Tax Refund Application Form for Tourists Leaving the Country, sign the Service Informed Consent Agreement, and provide credit card pre-authorization on-site to immediately receive their tax refund. The store has also set up shopping guidance and tax refund process instructions to further enhance the service experience. Currently, Chongqing has three pilot stores offering the "instant tax refund upon purchase" service under the Tax Refund for Tourists Leaving the Country program, with Qianye Glasses being one of them. At the exhibition, the company highlighted the policy's key features through visual displays and arranged dedicated staff to provide "one-on-one" explanations, helping attendees better understand the process. In addition to cross-border services, Qianye Glasses showcased products such as smart glasses, optical glasses, sunglasses, and progressive lenses, covering both functional and everyday wear scenarios. The company also set up on-site interactive experiences, allowing visitors to gain a hands-on understanding of the products' features and fitting methods. The WCIFIT also hosted the inauguration ceremony of the Alliance of Western China Associations of Enterprises with Foreign Investment. On the morning of May 23, alliance members conducted an investment environment inspection tour in Yuzhong District, visiting sites including Chongqing Raffles, the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor - International Consumption Center, the Chengdu-Chongqing Foreign-Related Chamber of Commerce Alliance, and Ernst & Young's Chongqing Branch. Furthermore, Yuzhong District will host several sub-events of the "Invest in China" Promotion Event on Greater Openness-Up In the Service Sector. Source: Yuzhong District, Chongqing

On the afternoon of May 22, the Supply and Purchase Matchmaking Event of Chinese Automotive and Motorcycle Brands into the African Market, a key thematic event of the 7th WCIFIT, was successfully held. During the event, the Chongqing Municipal Commerce Commission and the China-Africa Business Council signed a memorandum of understanding on enhancing economic and trade exchanges and cooperation with Africa. Three Chongqing-based enterprises signed project agreements with companies from Nigeria, Rwanda and Kenya, totaling RMB1.65 billion in contract value. The agreements primarily cover projects related to automotive and motorcycle assembly, as well as supporting components. The matchmaking event also released two authoritative reports. Among them, the Digital Talent Committee of the UNIDO Fourth Industrial Revolution Alliance presented the report titled Building a Global AI and Digital Talent Ecosystem to Empower Africa's Automotive and Motorcycle Industry. The report highlights that the global AI market size in manufacturing is projected to grow from USD2.1 billion in 2021 to USD16.5 billion by 2028, and the global automotive intelligence market is expected to reach USD14.92 billion by 2030. China, with its complete industrial chain, advanced technology, and abundant talent pool, leads the world in sectors such as new energy vehicles (NEVs) and intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) technologies, while Africa, with its vast market demand, rich natural resources, and growing industrial dynamism, is emerging as a new force in the global automotive and motorcycle industry. Chongqing Modern Open Economy Research Institute and the China-Africa Business Council jointly released the Research Report on Chongqing's Automotive and Motorcycle Exports to Africa. The report predicts that by 2027, Chongqing's automobile exports to Africa will exceed RMB35 billion, and motorcycle exports to Africa will surpass RMB3 billion. The report recommends that Chinese enterprises conduct precision market research, implement deep localization operations, swiftly seize opportunities in green transportation development, and cultivate the African market with a "long-termism" approach. Additionally, the Alliance on Chinese Automobile and Motorcycle Exports to Africa was officially launched. The alliance, jointly established by 11 organizations including China-Africa Business Council, China Chamber of Commerce for Motorcycle, Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. and Seres Group Co., Ltd., will serve as a cooperation bridge between Chinese automotive/motorcycle enterprises and the African market in the future. Through resource integration, information sharing, policy coordination, and industrial collaboration, it will provide services such as market research, policy interpretation, and business matchmaking. These initiatives aim to reduce overseas expansion costs and enhance market competitiveness for enterprises. At the matchmaking event, representatives from governments and enterprises of both China and Africa engaged in vibrant discussions under the theme "New Era for Automotive and Motorcycle Brands 'Leaping into Africa'", sharing insightful perspectives and exploring new opportunities for industrial cooperation between China and Africa in the automotive and motorcycle sectors. Participants from China and abroad unanimously acknowledged that the matchmaking event provided think-tank analyses to decode industry trends, facilitated practical experience-sharing, addressed AI and digital talent ecosystem development, and highlighted supply chain finance solutions. Through a systematic approach, the event mapped out a roadmap for the China-Africa automotive and motorcycle industry to transition from "trade-oriented exports" to "ecosystem-based exports". Source: New Chongqing - Chongqing Daily

To amplify the fair's spillover effects and strengthen economic and trade cooperation between Guangdong and Chongqing, the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province and the Chongqing Municipal Commerce Commission jointly hosted the "Guangdong Trades Nationally" 2025 Guangdong-Chongqing Economic and Trade Exchange Conference on the afternoon of May 22. It was revealed at the event that the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province organized an economic and trade delegation of over 40 enterprises and institutions, comprising more than 150 participants, to attend the 7th WCIFIT. The delegation secured investment and trade agreements exceeding RMB2 billion, covering sectors such as smart home appliances, daily household goods, and cultural & creative industries. The "Guangdong Trades Nationally" 2025 Guangdong-Chongqing Economic and Trade Exchange Conference was held on the afternoon of May 22. Photo Provided by the Interviewed Entity At the exchange conference, representatives of Zhanjiang City and Shaoguan City delivered industrial promotion presentations. Representative enterprises from Chongqing, including Yufeng Technology and State-Owned Enterprise Premium Products, as well as leading Guangdong-based companies such as GAC Hyper, Midea Air-Conditioning Equipment Co., Ltd. and Chenliji Health Industry Co., Ltd., took the stage one by one for presentations. During the regional promotion segment, Wu Jiaxi, Deputy Director of the Zhenjiang District Government Office of Shaoguan City, stated that Chongqing's key industrial sectors - including next-generation electronic information manufacturing, advanced materials, new energy and new energy storage, and big data industries - align perfectly with Zhenjiang District's current industrial development priorities. As a result, Wu Jiaxi expressed strong interest in establishing further collaborations with relevant Chongqing enterprises. Yang Zhangsheng, President of the Chamber of Commerce of Guangdong-Chongqing and Chairman of Yufeng Technology Co., Ltd., introduced that as a national high-tech enterprise rooted in Chongqing, the company has established "One Academy & Two Stations" and "Four Provincial/Ministrial-Level R&D Platforms", specializing in the research and manufacturing of special cables. Its products are widely used in smart grids, rail transit, new energy, and other fields, and have been applied in major projects such as Chongqing Rail Transit and Leishenshan Hospital. In recent years, the company has deepened collaborations with enterprises like BYD in areas including new energy cables and intelligent equipment support systems. During the enterprise recommendation segment, Hu Min, Operation Director of the State-Owned Enterprise Premium Products Platform under the Chongqing State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC), explained that the "State-Owned Enterprise Premium Products" platform is a state-owned enterprise (SOE) product promotion initiative led by the Chongqing SASAC and implemented by the Chongqing Culture and Tourism Group (CQCT). Currently, it has aggregated over 2,800 products spanning 15 major categories, including food, cultural tourism, automobiles and home appliances. She emphasized that the "State-Owned Enterprise Premium Products" platform will continue to consolidate brand resources, actively incorporate high-quality SOE brands from Guangdong, and foster cross-regional product recommendations and brand storytelling to build a diversified and symbiotic brand ecosystem, further empowering regional collaborative development. Liu Taiheng, South China Regional Manager of Guangzhou Chenliji Health Industry Co., Ltd., presented the company's product lines, including aged tangerine peel, tea, herbal tonics, nutritional supplements, and cultural-creative products. He emphasized that the western market represents a new and untapped "blue ocean" for the company and expressed hopes to establish partnerships with relevant enterprises through this year's WCIFIT. It was reported that at this year's WCIFIT, Guangdong Province participated under the theme "Guangdong Trades Nationally", featuring a 300-square-meter Guangdong exhibition hall with unified branding. The hall brought together 43 renowned brands and China Time-honored Brands, including GAC Group, Chenliji, HAI-T, Xiaowei Technology, and Jialin Food. Over 100 exhibited products spanned sectors such as new energy vehicles, smart consumer electronics, high-quality Guangdong goods, Lingnan specialties, China Time-honored Brands, and premium ceramics. "In recent years, guided by the national 'Belt and Road' Initiative, numerous enterprises from the Greater Bay Area and around the world have entered western China and established operations in Chongqing through Guangdong. Meanwhile, countless Chongqing-made products have reached global markets via Guangdong. This demonstrates how Guangdong-Chongqing cooperation vividly embodies the strategy of coordinated land-sea development and two-way east-west complementarity", stated Yu Chaohong, Chief Economist of the Chongqing Municipal Commerce Commission, during the conference. He expressed hope that Chongqing enterprises would seize the opportunities presented by this Guangdong-Chongqing Economic and Trade Exchange Conference to expand beyond Chongqing, establish roots in the Greater Bay Area, and leverage these connections to navigate international markets. Meng Xiaoliang, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province, emphasized that as a key regional platform for economic and trade cooperation connecting western China with the world, this year's WCIFIT has provided an important stage for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle to deepen industrial and supply chain collaboration while jointly fostering new quality productive forces. He noted that Guangdong-Chongqing cooperation is not only a crucial move in implementing national strategies and serving broader development goals but also an inevitable outcome of regional synergistic growth, expressing confidence that both regions would achieve mutual success through win-win collaboration. Source: New Chongqing - Chongqing Daily

On May 22, a key event of the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT) - titled "Channeling Global Business Through Hong Kong" Chongqing-Hong Kong Modern Services Industry Cooperation Forum - was officially convened. The event witnessed the signing of seven cooperation projects between Chongqing and Hong Kong. The agreements specify that Yuzhong District, Jiangbei District and Nan'an District will leverage Hong Kong's strategic advantages to deepen collaboration in three key areas: facilitating mainland enterprises' listings on Hong Kong exchanges, enhancing cross-border financial connectivity, and accelerating green finance innovation. These initiatives aim to bolster the development of Chongqing as the Western Financial Center. Notably, four major institutions - Ming De Group, YouLiang Science & Technology, Zeyuan Energy, and the Western Green Finance Research Institute - will respectively collaborate with prominent Hong Kong organizations including the Securities Board of The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Listed Companies Federation, the Greater Bay Area Human Resources and Management Executives Association, and Federation of Hong Kong Entrepreneurs in Chongqing to advance cooperation in the financial sector. At the event, Jacky Chung, director of the Chinese mainland of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), emphasized that modern services represent the core focus of Chongqing-Hong Kong economic and trade cooperation. Over the past two years, Hong Kong has facilitated the participation of 2,405 enterprises in various business matching initiatives to address diverse development needs. Concurrently, Chongqing has organized 29 inspection tours, exchange programs, and business matching activities specifically tailored for Hong Kong businesses. A notable example at this year's WCIFIT Hong Kong exhibition hall is the cleaning robot developed by a Chongqing-based enterprise. This company not only completed its financing and listing through Hong Kong but has also successfully distributed its products to markets including Germany and France via Hong Kong's commercial networks. Furthermore, Hong Kong and Chongqing have strengthened collaboration in developing the Open Logistics Corridor. In August last year, through the joint efforts of the Chongqing Municipal Commerce Commission, HKTDC, and other relevant parties, Chongqing officially launched the Chongqing-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Scheduled Freight Train service connecting the Greater Bay Area. Utilizing this rail link, goods from Chongqing can reach Shenzhen within two days and Hong Kong within three days, thereafter accessing global markets through Hong Kong's international shipping routes. Jacky Chung stated that Chongqing and Hong Kong possess tremendous potential for cooperation in producer services and other fields. In the future, the two regions will join hands to further deepen collaboration, promote high-quality economic development, jointly explore global markets, and achieve mutual benefits. At the event, multiple guests also shared their insights on the theme of "Leveraging Hong Kong's Financial Markets to Facilitate Chongqing Enterprises' Global Expansion". For instance, one guest noted that Hong Kong can provide enterprises with diversified financing channels and abundant funding sources. This approach will enable Chongqing to achieve deeper openness and cooperation with Hong Kong across finance, technology, talent, and other sectors, ushering in a new chapter of Hong Kong-Chongqing collaboration. "We are delighted that Chongqing has invited Hong Kong to serve as this year's WCIFIT Guest City of Honor", said Jacky Chung. He added that Hong Kong will participate in this year's WCIFIT under a "1+1+7" model, comprising one thematic event, one exhibition, and seven specialized sharing sessions to showcase the scope and achievements of Chongqing-Hong Kong cooperation. Additionally, during this year's WCIFIT, Hong Kong will host seven thematic sharing sessions at the Hong Kong exhibition hall, focusing on finance, healthcare innovation, technology, and other key areas. These activities fully demonstrate Hong Kong's commitment to integrating into the national development strategy while leveraging its unique advantages on the global economic stage. Source: New Chongqing - Chongqing Daily

On the afternoon of May 22, at the "City of Design" Industrial Design New Product Launch Event during the 7th WCIFIT, the China-South Korea Future Design Co-Creation Platform was officially inaugurated and established at the SinoSwiss Technopark. This marks Chongqing's first in-depth collaboration with South Korean design organizations. At the ceremony, Zhang Guangming, Deputy Director of the Liangjiang New Area Administrative Committee, and Ahn Jung-woo, Director of Export Platform Division at the Gyeonggido Business & Science Accelerator (GBSA), jointly unveiled the plaque for the China-South Korea Future Design Co-Creation Platform. According to reports, the China-South Korea Future Design Co-Creation Platform is spearheaded by the Gyeonggido Business & Science Accelerator (GBSA), in collaboration with institutions including the Gyeonggi Content Agency (GCA), the Korea Institute of Design Promotion (KIDP), and the Seoul Fashion Hub. The platform focuses on full-spectrum collaboration across gaming, animation, comics, intellectual property (IP), and fashion design. Leveraging the international transformation platform at SinoSwiss Technopark in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, the initiative aims to facilitate the global commercialization of outstanding design achievements from both countries. It will actively promote the establishment of South Korean design institutions in Chongqing, jointly building a sustainable ecosystem integrating design, culture and technology. ▲ On May 22, 2025, at the "City of Design" Industrial Design New Product Launch Event of the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT) held at Chongqing International Expo Center, the China-South Korea Future Design Co-Creation Platform was officially inaugurated. Photo by Reporter Xie Zhiqiang/Visual Chongqing "The platform aims to fully integrate South Korea's outstanding designers and design achievements with China's industrial projects and technologies. Through collaboration with Chongqing's '33618' modern manufacturing cluster system, the two sides can deepen cooperation in industries such as consumer goods, biomedicine, and apparel, enhancing the ability of design to empower industrial development", said Park Un-bon, Chief Representative of the Chongqing Office of the GBSA, who noted that this is also GBSA's first design co-creation platform established in Western China. It is reported that the platform marks another milestone achievement following the establishment of the "GBSA Innovation Center in China" in Liangjiang New Area last year. This center is the first and only innovation center set up by GBSA in China. In fact, Seoul, South Korea, was designated as a "City of Design" by UNESCO as early as 2010. The city is home to over 70% of South Korea's designers and has created more than 170,000 design-related jobs in fields such as IT equipment, digital home appliances, and automotive industries. In October 2023, UNESCO's official website announced that Chongqing had been formally inducted into the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as a "City of Design", making it the first such city in Western China. Industrial design is not only integral to high-quality development but also essential to high-quality living. Currently, Liangjiang New Area is vigorously advancing its industrial design sector. Notably, Yuelai International Convention and Exhibition City in Liangjiang New Area serves as the core hub for Chongqing's "City of Design" initiative. Key projects such as the Chongqing Design Park Innovation Base and the Yuelai Campus of Sichuan Fine Arts Institute are accelerating their development. Moving forward, Liangjiang New Area will further promote the development of the China-South Korea Future Design Co-Creation Platform, aiming to attract more outstanding design teams and effectively connect global innovation resources. Source: New Chongqing - Chongqing Daily

On May 22, the signing ceremony for major projects of the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT) was grandly held at Chongqing International Expo Center. A total of 124 projects were signed on-site, with formal contract values exceeding RMB200 billion. During the WCIFIT, district and county governments are set to sign additional projects with a total value exceeding RMB100 billion. As one of the WCIFIT's core events, the ceremony centered on the theme of "New Western China, New Manufacturing, New Services", not only bringing together global high-quality resources to facilitate the implementation of a number of highly influential and driving projects in Western China, but also injecting new momentum into the region's high-quality economic development. The signed projects at this year's WCIFIT primarily demonstrate the following characteristics: The first is to facilitate orderly industrial relocation. Among the signed projects, 122 industrial projects - with a total contracted investment of nearly RMB 170 billion - were from eastern and central regions such as Guangdong, Zhejiang, Shanghai, Hubei, Hunan, and Jiangxi, accounting for over half of the total contract value. Notably, 110 projects are from eastern provinces, with Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Shanghai serving as the primary sources of industrial relocation to Chongqing. The second is jointly building the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor. Chongqing has proactively supported national strategies by strengthening industrial chain collaboration with provinces and cities along the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, including Sichuan, Shaanxi, Guizhou, and Guangxi. A total of 46 industrial cooperation projects were signed, with a contracted value of nearly RMB40 billion. The third is simultaneous growth in quantity and quality. Nearly 100 major projects with individual values exceeding RMB1 billion were signed, accounting for over 80% of the total contract value at approximately RMB260 billion. A total of 62 projects were secured with Fortune Global 500 companies, "Specialized, Refined, Distinctive and Innovative" enterprises, industry leaders, and listed companies, representing nearly RMB100 billion in contract value or about 30% of the total. The implementation of these projects will provide strong support for developing new quality productive forces in Chongqing. Fourth, the event strengthens and extends key industrial chains. Close to 170 projects - with a total contracted value of nearly RMB160 billion, accounting for over half of the total signed investment - focus on reinforcing, extending, and upgrading key industrial chains, including intelligent connected new energy vehicles, next-generation electronic information manufacturing, and advanced materials. These signed projects will further optimize Chongqing's key industrial and supply chain systems, bolstering competitiveness in critical segments of the industrial chains. The WCIFIT Major Project Signing Ceremony constitutes one of the "Invest in Chongqing • Exhibition Meets Enterprises" series of investment promotion initiatives. Designed to leverage the "magnetic effect" of various exhibition activities, it continuously expands cooperation boundaries, transforming "visiting" exhibitors into "settled" investors. Moving forward, the Chongqing Economic and Information Commission will actively prepare for the 2025 World Smart Industry Expo series of investment promotion activities, and cordially invite domestic and international enterprises, institutions and innovation teams to participate, aiming to deepen exchanges, enhance cooperation, and share development opportunities. Source: New Chongqing - Chongqing Daily

On the afternoon of May 22, the "City of Design" Industrial Design New Product Launch Event" of the 7th WCIFIT was officially held at Hall N5 of Chongqing International Expo Center. The event focused on key sectors including intelligent connected new energy vehicles, high-end motorcycles, intelligent equipment and intelligent manufacturing, and consumer goods, showcasing Chongqing's outstanding design achievements to the global market and accelerating the development of modern producer services with a focus on industrial design. On May 22, at the "City of Design" Industrial Design New Product Launch Event" of the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT) held at Chongqing International Expo Center. Photo by Reporter Xie Zhiqiang As a key manufacturing hub in western China, one of the first batch of national industrial design demonstration cities, and the fifth Chinese city (and first in western China) to be designated as a UNESCO "City of Design", Chongqing has been leveraging industrial design as a core driver to forge new quality productive forces. The city has vigorously advanced the development of design entities, talent, activities, infrastructure, and ecosystems, promoting deep integration between design and manufacturing to "transform good design into premium products". Statistics show that in 2024, design expenditures accounted for 60% of R&D investments in Chongqing's above-scale industrial enterprises; over 80% of "Specialized, Refined, Distinctive and Innovative" enterprises conducted design innovation activities; industrial design contributed to nearly RMB700 billion in new product sales revenue for above-scale industries, driving a 7.3% growth in value-added output from above-scale industries, 1.5 percentage points higher than the national average; and Chongqing's high-quality manufacturing development index ranked first in western China. Deepening Industry-University-Research Collaboration: Key Projects Signed Collectively A centralized signing ceremony for industrial design cooperation projects was held at the event, focusing on design park and cluster development, design ecosystem cultivation, and industrial platform construction. A batch of key industrial design projects were signed, aiming to jointly build a collaboratively innovative design industrial chain. On May 22, at the "City of Design" Industrial Design New Product Launch Event of the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT) held at Chongqing International Expo Center, a centralized signing ceremony for industrial design cooperation projects took place. Photo by Reporter Xie Zhiqiang Among these agreements, Seres signed a contract with Sichuan Fine Arts Institute to jointly establish the Industrial Design Collaborative Innovation Lab. The lab will be located in Chongqing High-Tech Industrial Development Zone and will focus on: exploration of future mobility scenarios; automotive styling and intelligent interaction design; brand culture IP development; and automotive lifestyle derivative products and new material/process research. Additionally, it will foster interdisciplinary talent through initiatives like joint curriculum development and design competitions. On May 22, at the "City of Design" Industrial Design New Product Launch Event of the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT) held at Chongqing International Expo Center, the unveiling ceremony of the Industrial Design Collaborative Innovation Lab was inaugurated. Photo by Reporter Xie Zhiqiang/Visual Chongqing Chongqing Kings Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shenzhen Kings 3D Printing Technology Co., Ltd.) has partnered with the Industrial Technology Research Institute, Southwest University (Chongqing) to establish a full-process additive manufacturing design validation innovation center. This collaboration will focus on agricultural machinery equipment, automotive manufacturing, and medical device sectors, covering the entire workflow from product design and simulation optimization to quality inspection. The center is projected to achieve an annual output value exceeding RMB50 million. Meanwhile, Chongqing Chuanglong Industrial Co., Ltd. has joined forces with Western Automotive (Chongqing) Intelligent Connected Vehicle Research Center Co., Ltd. to build an intelligent connected new energy light truck design innovation base. This facility will integrate R&D design, testing and validation, shared body/chassis platforms, three-electric (battery/motor/electronic control) system development, and smart logistics platform solutions. The project is expected to generate an annual output value of over RMB500 million, while driving more than RMB2 billion in upstream and downstream industrial value. Expanding Global Markets Together: China-South Korea Future Design Co-Creation Platform Inaugurated At the event, the China-South Korea Future Design Co-Creation Platform was officially inaugurated and promoted. The platform is led by the Gyeonggido Business & Science Accelerator (GBSA) in collaboration with design resources such as the Gyeonggi Content Agency (GCA), the Korea Institute of Design Promotion (KIDP) and the Seoul Fashion Hub, focusing on the full spectrum of gaming, animation, comics, cartoons, intellectual property (IP) and fashion design. The platform will regularly organize industry matchmaking and exchanges between Chinese and South Korean design and cultural creative enterprises and professionals, and facilitate participation in official industrial events such as WCIFIT and the Gyeonggi Startup Summit to jointly explore international markets. Leveraging SinoSwiss Technopark as its base, the platform will guide the international commercialization of outstanding design achievements from both countries and actively promote the establishment of South Korean design institutions in Chongqing. On May 22, at the "City of Design" Industrial Design New Product Launch Event of the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT) held at Chongqing International Expo Center, the China-South Korea Future Design Co-Creation Platform was officially inaugurated. Photo by Reporter Xie Zhiqiang The Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS) collaborated with Chongqing Industrial Design Promotion Center to release the Singapore High-quality Design-Led Companies List 2025. The List is curated and published by DBCS, featuring selectively compiled design service offerings from its outstanding member companies. It includes detailed profiles of Singaporean design firms, covering their design specialties, team compositions and project case studies. Through collaboration with the Chongqing Industrial Design Promotion Center, the initiative establishes a China-Singapore design supply-and-demand exchange platform to facilitate the implementation of concrete cooperative projects. Simultaneously, Singapore's CSIID Company has partnered with the Chongqing Industrial Design Vocational Education Group to jointly advance initiatives such as design instructor training, curriculum development, and student exchange programs. On May 22, at the "City of Design" Industrial Design New Product Launch Event" of the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade(WCIFIT) held at Chongqing International Expo Center, the Singapore High-Quality Design-Led Companies List was unveiled. Photo by Reporter Xie Zhiqiang/Visual Chongqing A Group of Outstanding Municipal-Level Industrial Design Centers Recognized with Accreditation To cultivate and strengthen Chongqing's industrial design ecosystem, drive the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing sector, and accelerate the development of industrial design, the event presented official accreditation plaques to representatives of newly designated 2024 Outstanding Municipal-Level Industrial Design Centers, including Zongshen General Power Machine Co., Ltd., Carpenter Tan, and Yanfeng Automotive Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd. On May 22, at the "City of Design" Industrial Design New Product Launch Event of the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT) held at Chongqing International Expo Center, the accreditation ceremony for Chongqing Municipal-Level Industrial Design Center was conducted. Photo by Reporter Xie Zhiqiang The accredited enterprises span a diverse range of fields, from aerospace composite material design to precision component innovation, from the integration of traditional woodcraft with modern ergonomics to breakthroughs in domestic high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) systems, covering material R&D, equipment manufacturing, and biomedical applications. Among them, Yanfeng Automotive Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd. is a global automotive supply chain enterprise headquartered in Shanghai. Established in Chongqing in 2022, the company has achieved rapid growth through its in-depth collaboration with Seres. "Chongqing's robust automotive industrial foundation and strong design demand have enabled our R&D team to expand to over 600 professionals in just three years, with design capabilities covering the entire automotive cockpit domain. Last year, we drove nearly RMB10 billion in annual sales", said Li Junyan, General Manager of the company, noting that their client base continues to expand. As of now, Chongqing has nurtured over 50,000 design enterprises, over 500,000 practitioners, 11 national-level industrial design centers, 237 municipal-level industrial design centers, and 10 industrial design master studios. Additionally, the city has established a three-tier cultivation system comprising a Design-driven Enterprise (Institution) Database, municipal-level industrial design centers, and national-level industrial design centers. AVATR, Embodied AI Robots... A Showcase of Cutting-Edge Innovations During the new product release segment, a range of groundbreaking achievements in intelligent connected new energy vehicles, high-end equipment, and biomedicine took center stage. Highlights included: the AVATR 12 Royal Theater Edition luxury EV, a next-generation embodied AI dual-arm robot, premium liquid crystal displays, the Cardio-Cerebral Intelligent Care System, and a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) system with LCD interface. These industrial design products, bearing distinct Chongqing characteristics while commanding global influence, vividly demonstrate the city's success in design commercialization and manufacturing transformation. On May 22, at the "City of Design" Industrial Design New Product Launch Event" of the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT) held at Chongqing International Expo Center, exhibitors demonstrate "embodied AI robot interactive grasping" to attendees. Photo by Reporter Xie Zhiqiang/Visual Chongqing For instance, the embodied AI robot developed and manufactured by Chongqing Luokeda Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. deeply integrates AI large language models, embodied intelligence engines, and smart vision technologies. Through the efficient coordination of its "AI brain + smart vision system + flexible robotic arms", paired with bionic dexterous five-fingered hands, it achieves highly flexible interactive grasping. Carpenter Tan debuted its "Heritage Oriental · Intangible Cultural Heritage Series", which incorporates lacquerware and cloisonné enamel techniques (both recognized as intangible cultural heritage). The collection balances aesthetic and collectible value, cultural significance, and practical utility, with prices ranging from RMB888 to 3,880. This exemplifies how Carpenter Tan leverages industrial design to bring intangible cultural heritage closer to consumers' daily lives. The event gathered nearly 200 distinguished guests, including: representatives from Singaporean and South Korean design industry organizations; officials from "City of Design" administrations in Beijing, Wuhan and Shenzhen; leaders from industry associations and design enterprises in Shandong, Anhui, Sichuan and Hebei provinces; department heads from the Chongqing Economic and Information Commission and its district/county branches; directors of national and municipal-level industrial design centers; and academic leaders from Chongqing University, Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, and other universities. Source: New Chongqing - Chongqing Daily

On May 22, Chongqing Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Group (CFTEC) - newly formed through the merger of Chongqing Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (Group) Co., Ltd. and Chongqing HTW International Trade Co., Ltd. - debuted innovative products at the 7th WCIFIT. During the event, its subsidiary Ming De International Holding Group Co., Ltd. (abbreviated as "Ming De Group") signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Under the strategic framework agreement, Ming De Group and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area will deepen financial collaboration between Chongqing and Hong Kong across key areas including: cross-border financial service, capital market cooperation, fin-tech innovation, green and sustainable finance, and talent exchange and training. The partnership aims to enhance connectivity between the two regions' capital markets and facilitate Hong Kong financial institutions' participation in mainland China's financial market development. On May 22, the exhibition booth of Chongqing Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Group (CFTEC) at Chongqing International Expo Center. Photo by Reporter Xie Zhiqiang/Visual Chongqing Ming De Group, established in 1985 by the Chongqing Municipal People's Government in Hong Kong, currently serves as the Hong Kong Office of the Chongqing Municipal Commerce Commission and is the most influential Chongqing-based enterprise in Hong Kong. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Ming De Group operates as a window company with its core responsibilities centered on bulk commodity trade. It specializes in the international trade of resource-based products, leveraging Hong Kong's advantages in cross-border settlement, futures trading, and foreign exchange management to build a business system focused on international trade, supplemented by cross-border investment/financing and settlement services. Its key products include: ferronickel and stainless steel, coal, copper, and manganese ores, beef and cassava flour. Additionally, CFTEC signed a cooperation agreement with the Jiangbei District People's Government to jointly develop a one-stop digital-intelligent marketplace. This platform will provide enterprises with end-to-end, professional trade services, including: transaction matching, trade consulting, documentation services, customs clearance and inspection, logistics and warehousing, payment collection and settlement, and tax rebate processing. The collaboration also aims to establish a national-level "Technology Business Incubator" and a foreign trade industry cluster zone. Source: New Chongqing - Chongqing Daily