A sign for the China (Chongqing) Pilot Free Trade Zone is seen on November 22, 2018. (Photo/Xinhua)
Chongqing Liangjiang New Area
The Chongqing Liangjiang New Area, with a total area of 1,200 square kilometers, is the third national-level development and opening-up new area in China and the first one in the inland region. Serving as the inland gateway and the smart city of Chongqing, it is a significant platform for constructing Chongqing as a national central city.
Western Science City Chongqing High-Tech Industrial Development Zone
The Western Science City Chongqing High-Tech Industrial Development Zone, with a planned area of 1,198 square kilometers, is a nationally influential main platform for scientific and technological innovation. It is a comprehensive national science center that leads regional innovation development and acts as a high-quality development engine for building the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle.
Chongqing Economic and Technological Development Zone
The Chongqing Economic and Technological Development Zone, with a planned area of 94 square kilometers, is Western China's first national-level economic and technological development zone. Currently, it is constructing the Guangyang Bay Smart Innovation Eco-City, aiming to create an optimal space for production, living, and ecological safety and a quality city for living, working, traveling, business, and leisure. The city aims to become a demonstration zone for high-quality development and living in Chongqing and throughout China.
China(Chongqing)Pilot Free Trade Zone
The China(Chongqing)Pilot Free Trade Zone covers an area of 119.98 square kilometers. In 2022, it accounted for 1.46‰ of the city's total area. Still, it contributed over one-tenth of the newly established enterprises, nearly half of the utilized foreign investment, and almost two-thirds of the total import and export trade volume.
China-Singapore (Chongqing) Demonstration Initiative on Strategic Connectivity
The China-Singapore (Chongqing) Demonstration Initiative on Strategic Connectivity, the third government-to-government cooperation project between China and Singapore, is committed to driving the open development of western China and even broader areas.
Chongqing-Hong Kong Cooperation Conference Mechanism
The Chongqing-Hong Kong Cooperation Conference Mechanism was officially established on May 11, 2023. Both parties commit to principles of market orientation, government guidance, environmental prioritization, and structural optimization. Building upon existing collaboration foundations, development directions, and expected goals, they jointly identify key areas and specific projects for cooperation in a certain period in the future.
Cross-Strait Industrial Cooperation Zone (Chongqing)
The Cross-Strait Industrial Cooperation Zone (Chongqing) focuses on developing industries such as electronic information, intelligent manufacturing, biotechnology, and the agricultural and food sectors. The zone aims to become a key platform for Taiwan-funded enterprises moving to western China, a significant hub for Taiwan-funded enterprises in western China, and a key demonstration platform for economic and trade exchanges and cooperation with Taiwan.
Chongqing Wanzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone
Chongqing Wanzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone, with a jurisdictional area of 58.56 square kilometers, is the sole national-level economic development zone in northeastern Chongqing.
Chongqing Changshou Economic and Technological Development Zone
Chongqing Changshou Economic and Technological Development Zone, with a management service area of 102 square kilometers and a cumulative developed area of 42 square kilometers, is a national-level economic and technological development zone. It has been approved as an innovative demonstration zone collaborating with the China(Chongqing)Pilot Free Trade Zone and designated as a new materials industry base at the Europe Chongqing Center.
Chongqing Bishan High-Tech Industrial Development Zone
Chongqing Bishan High-Tech Industrial Development Zone has become one of the first nationally designated intelligent industrial parks. The Ministry of Science and Technology has included it in the regional pilot units for scientific and technological services.
Chongqing Rongchang High-Tech Industrial Development Zone
Chongqing Rongchang High-Tech Industrial Development Zone, with a planned area of 28.88 square kilometers, is China's first national high-tech zone focusing on agriculture and animal husbandry.
Chongqing Yongchuan High-Tech Industrial Development Zone
Chongqing Yongchuan High-Tech Industrial Development Zone, with a planned area of 57.32 square kilometers, is a national-level high-tech zone designated as a national-level transformation and upgrading demonstration development zone in the Yangtze River Economic Belt. It is one of China's top ten industrial parks, with an excellent business environment and a national demonstration base for new industrialization.
Chongqing Lianglu Guoyuan Port Comprehensive Bonded Zone
Chongqing Lianglu Guoyuan Port Comprehensive Bonded Zone is the only inland area in China that combines the functions of a water port and an airport as a special customs supervision area. With a planned area of 6.49 square kilometers, it focuses on developing advanced manufacturing in the automotive and electronic information sectors, logistics, and trade. The goal is to create a new hub for bonded green and innovative industries.
Chongqing Jiangjin Comprehensive Bonded Zone
Chongqing Jiangjin Comprehensive Bonded Zone, with a planned area of 2.21 square kilometers, is situated within the Luohuang Industrial Park of Jiangjin District. It is a comprehensive bonded zone with significant location advantages. The key focuses include bonded processing, bonded logistics, and bonded services.
Chongqing Wanzhou Comprehensive Bonded Zone
Chongqing Wanzhou Comprehensive Bonded Zone, with a planned area of 1.85 square kilometers, is located in the Economic and Technological Development Zone of Wanzhou District. It is the first comprehensive bonded zone in the northeast of Chongqing. The key areas of focus include processing trade, bonded logistics, cross-border e-commerce, headquarters economy, and service trade.
Chongqing Xiyong Comprehensive Bonded Zone
Chongqing Xiyong Comprehensive Bonded Zone, with a planned area of 10.3 square kilometers, is located within the Xiyong Microelectronics Industrial Park of Shapingba District. It is China's largest comprehensive bonded zone in terms of planned area. The zone focuses on developing the electronic information industry and processing trade.
Chongqing Fuling Comprehensive Bonded Zone
Chongqing Fuling Comprehensive Bonded Zone, covering a planned area of 2.7 square kilometers, is situated within the High-Tech Industrial Development Zone of Fuling District. The zone focuses on developing bonded processing, logistics, and services.
Chongqing Yongchuan Comprehensive Bonded Zone
Chongqing Yongchuan Comprehensive Bonded Zone, spanning a planned area of 1.11 square kilometers, is situated within the High-Tech Industrial Development Zone of Yongchuan District. The zone focuses on developing the automotive and motorcycle industry, electronic information industry, bonded processing, bonded logistics, bonded research and development, and bonded inspection and maintenance.
The information is sourced from Investing Chongqing (2023). This article is updated on March 13, 2024.