Chongqing—The first all-English international broadcast program in Chongqing, the 133rd episode of "Let’s Meet, "titled "The Rise of SiSYPHE: From a Failing Bookstore to China's Nationwide Bookstore Chains," was jointly produced by the Western China International Communication Organization and Chongqing Satellite TV and aired on both domestic and international media on August 16.
The Rise of SiSYPHE: From a Failing Bookstore to China's Nationwide Bookstore Chains (Part 1)
SiSYPHE Bookstore started as a small shop on the streets of Guiyang, with Chongqing as its first expansion stop. After 20 years of development, it has transformed from the brink of closure to having 500 stores nationwide, becoming an important cultural landmark. In this episode of "Bridging News," we will get close to the founder of SiSYPHE Bookstore, Jin Weizhu, to explore his journey in building a cultural pyramid and achieving SiSYPHE Bookstore's turnaround, revealing the survival and development strategies of physical bookstores amidst commercial waves.
City Walks in Chongqing: A Global Scholar's Urban Exploration (Part 1)
Recently, the 33rd National Book Trade Fair was held in Chongqing. Prof. Ali, an internationally renowned urban studies scholar, has created the first academic book in the world dedicated solely to walking through and reflecting on the city of Chongqing. In this episode of "Dialogue," we will engage in an in-depth conversation with Prof. Ali, following his perspective to explore how he interprets Chongqing's three-dimensional space, complex texture, and unique charm through the lenses of multi-layered urban spaces and varied local cultures.
The Foreign Influencer Who Became My Chongqing Tour Guide（part 1）
Chongqing is famous overseas for its 8D magical terrain, and recently, American TikTok influencer @JoeyReed has taken on the role of a tour guide in the city, showcasing an impressive familiarity with Chongqing. In this episode of "Vloggers in Chongqing," let's follow @JoeyReed and iChongqing reporters as they visit Liziba, the Kuixing Tower, and experienced the Yangtze River cable car, highlighting the unique charm of this mountainous city through the eyes of a foreign influencer.
Chongqing in The Global Spotlight
Focusing on this week's global hotspots in Chongqing, this week's “rending Chongqing” will cover a number of developments. Major Russian media outlets such as Газета.Ru have paid close attention to Chongqing's tourism potential and released relevant reports. Domestic mainstream media have covered events, including the fourth birthday celebration for giant pandas "Qinghua" and "Qinglu" held at Leheledu Theme Park in Yongchuan District, as well as Chongqing's total retail sales of social consumer goods ranking first among Chinese cities for the first time. In addition, X influencer @anthraxxxx shared the heartwarming practice of Chongqing Railway stations opening five minutes earlier to facilitate farmers' sale of agricultural products, which has garnered approximately 1.11 million views and 22,000 likes overseas, demonstrating Chongqing's people-oriented warmth and urban charm.
"Let’s Meet" airs every Wednesday and Saturday at 6 PM on Chongqing Satellite TV. It is also simultaneously released on the Let’s Meet official WeChat Channels, the Bridging News app, iChongqing website, Facebook and YouTube channels, WCICO’s global communication matrix platform, and Chongqing Satellite TV’s new media matrix.