Chongqing - In April 2025, Guy Mettan returned to Chongqing after 22 years and was struck by the city's remarkable transformation. The renowned Swiss journalist and politician reflected on the long-standing stigmatization of China by Western media and the recent shifts in China-Europe relations. During his visit, he gave an exclusive interview to a reporter from iChongqing, where he stressed the need to move beyond outdated clichés and foster deeper understanding between Europe and Asia.

(Zhang Yongle, Yang Liwei, and Zhou Junjie, as interns, also contributed to the report.)