Chongqing - Chongqing's "Two Sessions" this year introduced passage interviews for deputies at the second session of the sixth Chongqing Municipal People's Congress for the first time, enhancing journalist-deputy interaction. The passage interviews witnessed six deputies from educational, health, and environmental sectors engaged in various topics on January 23.

The passage interviews for deputies at the second session of the sixth Chongqing Municipal People's Congress commenced on January 23, 2024. (Photo/Chen Zhan)

Exporting incineration technology and expertise to BRI Partner countries

One of the participants, Chen Yuanli, a deputy to the Chongqing Municipal People's Congress and the director of the market development department at Chongqing Sanfeng Environment Group Corp., Ltd., shared insights into the waste-to-energy (WTE) industry. 

Chongqing Sanfeng Environment Group Corp., Ltd. is focused on waste incineration power generation project investment, EPC, equipment manufacturing, and operation management. "Our team has been actively raising awareness by inviting villagers and friends to our incineration plant, which has been an eye-opening experience for them," she said. 

The WTE sector is rapidly expanding due to growing environmental awareness, where Chen's team has focused on scientific research and industrial upgrading. They have invested in constructing 56 incineration plants throughout China and are also exporting their incineration technology and expertise to the countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). 

This year, Chen is suggesting creating parks around incineration facilities. She believes that government-led initiatives to centralize urban waste management can significantly reduce the environmental toll from various disposal sites. This approach not only intends to optimize land use but also strives to balance environmental sustainability with economic growth.

More R&D investments for the growth of culturally driven industries 

The government work report stated that the Yongchuan Technology Studio was completed and put into use in 2023. Currently, it is China's largest single science and technology film and television studio, boasting a comprehensive range of functions. 

Taking center stage at the studio is Dawa Future (Chongqing) Imaging Technology Co., Ltd. Lu Qi, a deputy to the Chongqing Municipal People's Congress and CEO of the company, elaborated on their approach, "We harness limited indoor spaces to craft boundless and enchanting virtual realms."

Dawa Future (Chongqing) Imaging Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in creating a metaverse platform with virtual reality, extended reality, and artificial intelligence technologies. The company has achieved notable success, with its virtual scenarios being used in several popular films, including the Chinese war epic The Battle at Lake Changjin.

Lu highlighted that the technology they employed reduced costs and significantly enhanced their programs' artistic value, allure, and communicative power. The company has established collaborations with more than 20 enterprises, undertaken over 20 large-scale events, and created 12 television series and cinematic productions.

Looking forward, Lu pledged to boost research and development investments to achieve technological advancements that will significantly benefit the Chengdu-Chongqing economic region and culturally driven industries.