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Chongqing Avant-Garde Designer: Architecture Gives Form to Culture

"Let's Meet," as Chongqing's first international communication multimedia program in China, is now live and gaining popularity.

Alex, the foreign anchor of the Western China International Communication Organization, embarks on a journey to explore China's smart electric vehicles. His first stop takes him to Chang'an Automobile's factory, where he test-drives the world's first transformable model—the E07‌. From unmanned sales experiences to intelligent driving, the program reveals how China's new energy vehicles are reshaping the global automotive industry with cutting-edge innovation and high cost-performance‌. Today's episode will continue using the E07 as a case study to delve into the development prospects of China's market‌.

The global impact of DeepSeek's large AI model continues to grow. In this episode of “Dialogue”, we extend our discussion on AI by interviewing Daniel Castro, Vice President of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), to explore how humanity should respond to this transformative technological revolution. The rapid advancement of AI has brought profound changes to our lives, sparking debates on employment, ethics, privacy, and other critical issues.

Li Weitao, a pioneering designer from Chongqing and a Bartlett School of Architecture graduate at University College London, has dedicated his career to exploring the intersection of rural and urban development since returning to China. His projects, such as the Joybo Farm and the Houbao urban renewal, have received wide acclaim and have been nominated for the World Architecture Festival—architecture’s top global prize. In this episode of “Faces of Chongqing”, we explore how his innovative designs bring cultural narratives to life through architecture.

Click to watch now—"Let’s Meet", showcasing new Chongqing to the world.