The first international broadcast program in Chongqing, the 256th episode of “Let’s Meet,” titled “Policy Explained: Port Visa Facilitation for Foreign Nationals,” will be broadcast globally on October 21 and jointly produced by the WCICO and Chongqing Satellite TV.
Rail-Sea Intermodal Brings Ethiopian Coffee Directly to Chongqing
Ethiopia and Chongqing are about 7,000 kilometers apart. How can coffee retain as much of its original aroma as possible during the journey? A shipment of specialty Ethiopian coffee beans has arrived at Chongqing’s Tuanjiecun Railway Station via the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, marking the first time such coffee has been transported directly to Chongqing under the “one-container-to-the-end” rail-sea intermodal model. Compared with traditional transport, the route can cut transit time by more than 10 days. This episode follows the coffee’s journey and explores how logistics links overseas producers with the Chinese market.
Books Bridging the World to Chinese Modernization
On September 26, local time, an international symposium titled “Dialogue Between Chinese and Western Civilizations in the New Era: The Global Significance of Chinese Modernization” was held in Madrid, Spain. Chinese and Western scholars exchanged views on the theoretical development, practical experience, and global significance of Chinese modernization, exploring how dialogue and exchange can deepen mutual understanding across civilizations. The symposium also presented and shared publications on Chinese modernization, offering overseas readers another window into China’s development path.
Jon Steingard Awarded as “Chongqing Cultural and Tourism Promotion Ambassador”
Canadian musician Jon Steingard wrote “City of Light,” a theme song for Chongqing, before ever visiting the city. After being invited to Chongqing, he performed at “A Concert Night in Chongqing” and filmed a music video for the song. He was named “Chongqing Cultural and Tourism Promotion Ambassador.” The visit gave him a firsthand connection with the city behind his music, and he hopes the song will encourage more people to discover Chongqing.
Exclusive Interview with Jon Steingard
How can a song capture a city's character? In an interview with iChongqing, Jon Steingard discussed the inspiration behind his song “City of Light” and how Chongqing’s modern technology, dazzling nighttime views, and energetic atmosphere influenced his songwriting. He believes a city’s theme song should convey more than landmarks and scenery; it should also express the creator’s passion and genuine feelings. He hopes listeners can hear his genuine feelings for Chongqing in the song.
Policy Explained: Port Visa Facilitation for Foreign Nationals
What should foreign nationals do if they need to travel to Chongqing urgently but do not have enough time to apply for a visa in advance? What situations qualify as urgent, and what documents do they need? In this episode, we invite officer Xu from the Exit-Entry Administration of Chongqing Municipal Public Security Bureau to answer these questions and explain port visa facilitation policies, helping foreign nationals who need to travel to Chongqing at short notice understand the relevant application procedures.
“Let’s Meet” airs every Wednesday and Saturday at 6:00 p.m. and is simultaneously released across Chongqing Satellite TV, the official Let's Meet WeChat Channels account, the official Let's Meet YouTube channel, the Bridging News app, the iChongqing website, iChongqing's Facebook account and YouTube channel, as well as WCICO's global communication network and Chongqing Satellite TV's new media platforms.