Chongqing - Chongqing is set to make a remarkable appearance at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, with the highly anticipated Chongqing Day event scheduled for July 25, 2025. This event will offer an in-depth look at the city's open image and showcase its achievements in the new era.

Chongqing Day Poster for the Expo 2025 Osaka. (Photo/CCPIT Chongqing)

As a major part of China's participation in the Expo, the Chongqing Day event is organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Chongqing Committee (CCPIT Chongqing). Under the theme "Charming New Chongqing, Smart New Future," the event will unfold simultaneously at the China Pavilion and various venues across Osaka.

The event will feature an extensive range of activities, including city presentations, business matchmaking, displays of intangible cultural heritage, folk culture performances, cutting-edge smart technology exhibitions, city image showcases, and displays of specialty agricultural products. It will vividly tell the story of Chongqing, fostering deeper international collaboration in trade, technology, culture, tourism, and green low-carbon development.

Nestled among mountains, Chongqing naturally aligns with the Expo's China Pavilion theme of "Building a Community of Life for Man and Nature — Future Society of Green Development." The city's iconic winding mountain roads and livable environment will be highlighted during the event, showcasing how urban development can coexist harmoniously with nature, offering a model of ecological wisdom.

The Expo 2025 Osaka runs from April 13 to October 13, 2025. (Photo/CCPIT Chongqing)

The Chongqing Day Opening Ceremony will take place on the morning of July 25 at the China Pavilion, with approximately 100 distinguished guests expected. Among the attendees will be Deng Lin, Chairperson of CCPIT Chongqing; Zhang Shujing, Director of the China Pavilion; Xue Jian, Consul-General of China in Osaka; Hiroyasu Tiyomatu, Mayor of Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan; and Ikeda Minoru, Chairman of the Japan-China Economic Relations and Trade Center. Representatives from the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, Singapore Pavilion, and Germany Pavilion will also participate.

On the same day, the China Pavilion will host a city-themed exhibition for Chongqing Day, showcasing Chongqing’s intangible cultural heritage and specialty products. The exhibition will focus on locally crafted art forms such as woodblock New Year prints, paper-cutting, and jade carvings, reflecting the deep cultural roots and exceptional craftsmanship that define the city.

Representatives of Chongqing's intangible cultural heritage create unique paper-cut artworks for Expo 2025 Osaka. (Photo/CCPIT Chongqing)

The technology exhibition will also spotlight Chongqing’s smart manufacturing and innovation advancements. Exhibits will include models of intelligent vehicles from Changan Automobile and SERES, along with cutting-edge products such as drones, Bluetooth glasses, and smart 3D display screens. One of the most anticipated highlights is the AI-powered bionic robot dog "Sirius," which will captivate audiences with its impressive display of bionic technology.

The AI-driven bionic robot dog "Sirius" will make its debut at the Expo 2025 Osaka. (Photo/CCPIT Chongqing)

In the afternoon, the Chongqing Day event will continue with a promotion and matchmaking conference at the InterContinental Osaka. Key leaders from the CCPIT Chongqing, Chongqing Daily News Group, Chongqing Municipal Commission of Culture and Tourism Development, and Chongqing Liangjiang New Area Modern Service Industry Bureau will highlight Chongqing's "33618" modern manufacturing system, its cultural and tourism resources, and the city’s business environment.

Leaders from the Consulate General of China in Osaka, the Izumisano City Government of Osaka Prefecture, and the Consulate General of Japan in Chongqing will attend the event and deliver speeches. Over 70 enterprises and multiple local business associations from Osaka will participate in the event to make business matches and exchange economic information with companies from Chongqing.

The enterprise promotion session will cover a range of sectors, including technology, intangible cultural heritage, and food. Notable guests include Zhao Bingdi, President of Panasonic Corporation of China; Kang Ying, Deputy Director of the President’s Office at Chongqing Hifuture Information Technology Co., Ltd.; Tang Lijuan, General Manager of Ningxiu Embroidery Co., Ltd. in Wuxi County; and Mao Mengmeng, General Manager of Chongqing Shengshida Culinary Culture Co., Ltd.

Poster for Chongqing Promotion and Matchmaking Conference. (Photo/CCPIT Chongqing)

To make the event accessible to audiences worldwide, Chongqing Day will feature both online and offline components. Digital platforms such as Cloud Pavilion, Cloud Expo, and Cloud Business Negotiations will offer live streams, allowing viewers to visit the exhibitions remotely and interact with the event. This ensures that global audiences can experience Chongqing's excitement without leaving their homes.

As one of the world’s most prestigious platforms for global economic, technological, and cultural exchanges, the World Expo provides an essential space for nations to foster dialogue and drive social progress. The Expo 2025 Osaka, with its theme of "Designing a Vibrant Future Society," runs from April 13 to October 13 and is expected to attract over 280 million visitors. For Chongqing, this event offers a unique opportunity to expand its international presence and further strengthen its influence on the global stage.