This photo, taken on September 4, 2023, shows the Smart China Expo 2023 venue in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Photo/Xinhua)
Chongqing is a leading city in China for exhibitions and conventions and is a preferred location for major domestic and international events in the central and western regions.
The city is trying to develop its exhibition economy to enhance the exhibition industry's internationalization, branding, marketization, specialization, and intelligence. And it seeks to become a major global hub for the sector.
Key development focus and investment areas
Chongqing is dedicated to establishing a globally influential exhibition brand and expediting the internationalization of its convention and exhibition industry. This involves nurturing relevant companies and entities, diversifying the industry structure, supporting the growth of both leading and small-medium exhibition enterprises, and facilitating international and regional exhibition organizations and companies to set up headquarters or branches in Chongqing.
Meanwhile, the city also facilitates the integration of internationally renowned exhibition enterprises into the local landscape, fostering a dynamic and globalized exhibition industry.
The information is sourced from Investing Chongqing (2023). This article is updated on February 27, 2024.