Exploring the WCIFIT: Create a New Chapter for Cooperation
The first all-English international broadcast program in Chongqing, the 110th episode (special edition) of "Let’s Meet," titled “Exploring the WCIFIT: Create a New Chapter for Cooperation”, jointly produced by the Western China International Communication Organization and Chongqing Satellite TV, aired on both domestic and international media on May 28.
Exploring the WCIFIT
The 7th WCIFIT was held in Chongqing from May 22 to 25, attracting over 900 companies from 39 countries and regions, as well as more than 20 provinces and municipalities in China. The exhibition features a diverse array of cultural displays, including traditional Burmese puppetry and African music, alongside cutting-edge innovations such as CHANGAN Automobile's intelligent chassis, robotic dogs, and medical technology, from the green economy to cultural exchanges. This episode of "iChongqing" invites us to explore the exhibition area, meet unique exhibitors from around the world, and enjoy a one-stop experience of great products!
WCIFIT: Listening to Voices of Openness and Cooperation
This WCIFIT invited government representatives, industry leaders, and renowned entrepreneurs from the Guest Country of Honor and the Guest City of Honor to engage in in-depth dialogues. The interviews covered various aspects, including investment environments, policy directions, industrial development trends, and cultural exchanges. These interviews enhanced the international community's understanding of the open development in China's western region and built a bridge for communication between domestic and foreign enterprises, fostering more cooperation opportunities.
Why is Thailand Attracting Chinese Car Companies?
This May, CHANGAN AUTOMOBILE’s first overseas new energy vehicle factory—located in Rayong, Thailand—officially began operations, marking a key milestone in the Chongqing Vehicles Going Global initiative. At the same time, Thai goods have been flowing steadily into the Chongqing market. Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Thailand, and with Thailand serving as the Guest Country of Honor at this year’s WCIFIT, what makes Thailand so attractive to Chinese automakers? Let’s find out.
Chongqing and Hong Kong Join Hands to Create a New Chapter for Cooperation
Hong Kong entrepreneurs are advancing China’s reform and opening up through the “Lion Rock Spirit”. At this year’s WCIFIT, Hong Kong was designated as the Guest City of Honor for the first time, where seven Chongqing-Hong Kong cooperation projects were signed, covering fields such as enterprise IPO consulting and green finance. Hong Kong now stands as Chongqing’s largest source of foreign investment and second-largest trading partner. A growing number of Hong Kong businesses are establishing operations in Chongqing. In this edition of “Bridging News”, two Hong Kong entrepreneurs share their entrepreneurial journeys in Western China.
