Introduction / 2025 NPC & CPPCC Sessions
The annual NPC & CPPCC sessions, or Two Sessions, are a key event in China’s political calendar. This year, Chongqing will focus on accelerating the development of a world-class intelligent new energy vehicle industry, enhancing the Three Gorges Reservoir’s national role, supporting the Chengdu-Chongqing tech innovation center, and advancing Chongqing’s international aviation hub.
Latest / 2025 NPC & CPPCC Sessions
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- China Releases Full Text of Government Work Report
- The full text of the Report on the Work of the Government was released via Xinhua News Agency on Wednesday.
- Mar 13,2025
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- Chongqing Ups the Game: New 3-Meter Floor Height Rule for Better Living Comfort
- Chongqing introduced a local residential design standard earlier, setting specific floor height requirements for newly built, renovated, and expanded residential buildings in urban areas. According to this regulation, the floor height must be between 3 and 3.6 meters, with the rule officially taking effect in February this year.
- Mar 12,2025
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- Commentary | Why China's Economy Deserves Your Confidence
- China has been a major engine of global economic growth for years. Amid a complex and evolving economic landscape worldwide, what underpins confidence in the long-term prospects of the Chinese economy?
- Mar 12,2025
AI-driven Storytelling / 2025 NPC & CPPCC Sessions
- Spring Festival Gala-Chongqing Stage
- Jan 25, 2025
- Welcoming the Year of the Snake—a year of wisdom, renewal, and auspicious beginnings!Welcoming the Year of the Snake—a year of wisdom, renewal, and auspicious beginnings!
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Vision Crafters / 2025 NPC & CPPCC Sessions
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- Chongqing Delegation Submits 2 Motions and 188 Suggestions at 2025 China's Two Sessions
- The Chongqing delegation submitted two motions and 188 suggestions, including four from the entire delegation.
- Mar 11,2025
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- Directly-administered Cities to Pioneer Megacity Governance Modernization | Proposal
- During the 2025 Two Sessions, members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) from Chongqing submitted a joint proposal advocating for pilot programs in directly administered municipalities to modernize governance in mega-cities.
- Mar 10,2025
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- Chongqing Deputies Confident in Growth Policies
- On March 5, Premier Li Qiang delivered the government work report at the opening ceremony of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress. The report emphasized that this year marks the final year of the 14th Five-Year Plan, with the GDP growth target set at "around 5 percent" for 2025, the same as last year.
- Mar 09,2025
Videos/Live / 2025 NPC & CPPCC Sessions
- Avatr Advances AI-Automotive Integration with DeepSeek, Overseas Testing Starts in April
- Bridging News recently spoke with Jiang Qian, Vice President of Avatr Technology, Changan Auto's brand. He said that DeepSeek's lower computing power requirement would speed up the development of intelligent driving for fuel vehicles by enabling high-performance AI integration without major changes to the vehicle architecture, accelerating the shift to smart connected NEVs.
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- Lights Up! Chongqing: The Story Behind China's Mega-City Illumination
- Chongqing, the world’s largest municipality, is renowned for its surreal 8D nightscape. The dazzling light shows along the Two Rivers and Four Banks, the luminous bridges, and the glowing skyscrapers form the city’s iconic charm. Yet, the technology and stories behind this spectacle remain largely untold. This documentary unveils the secrets of how this “city that never sleeps” orchestrates its nocturnal brilliance.
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- An NPC Deputy's Role in Rural Revitalization: The Story Behind China's 'Culinary Empire' | Realpreneur Tales
- At the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) on March 5, Yan Qi, a deputy to the NPC and chairwoman of Taoranju Group, presented her suggestions on how to promote Chinese cuisine to the world. She emphasized the importance of highlighting the cultural significance and diverse flavors of Chinese food, aiming to increase its global recognition and appreciation.
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Insights / 2025 NPC & CPPCC Sessions
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- 'AI+' Empowers China-Pakistan Cooperation | Pakistani Expert on China's 'Two Sessions'
- During China’s Two Sessions, DeepSeek has gained significant attention, sparking heated discussions on the “AI+” concept. Recently, Bridging News interviewed Qaiser Nawab (Wang Kaisa), the President of the Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development (BRISD). Nawab emphasized that China’s advancements in artificial intelligence have attracted great interest in Pakistan. In particular, “AI+” applications in rural healthcare and smart agriculture hold vast potential for cooperation between the two nations. He believes that leveraging AI-driven innovations in these sectors will not only improve public services but also enhance the efficiency and sustainability of projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
- Mar 12,2025
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- Putting Chongqing on the Global Car Seating Map, Says Platform Director of Adient Chongqing | Exclusive
- "We're putting Adient China Technical Center in Chongqing and Adient Chongqing on the global car seating map" said David Axelsson, Adient Chongqing Platform Director, told Bridging News on March 7.
- Mar 10,2025
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- Consul Generals in Chongqing Speak Highly of Govt Work Report
- Consul Generals in Chongqing spoke highly of the 2025 Government Work Report, highlighting opportunities in NEVs, urban development, and international collaboration. From UK to Philippines to Italy, the future is green and global. #Chongqing #Sustainability #GlobalCooperation #EVs
- Mar 10,2025
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- Chongqing's Banks Boost $100M Cross-Border Deals with $60M Minor Currency Hedging | Insights
- In an exclusive talk with PBC Chongqing on March 7, Bridging News learned that as more businesses join the Belt and Road Initiative, they face foreign exchange risks due to currency fluctuations. ASEAN currencies along the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor are volatile and have limited liquidity.
- Mar 09,2025
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- SwissCham President: Policies to Boost Demand and Investment to Impact 1,000 Swiss Firms in China | Exclusive
- "With around 1,000 Swiss companies in China employing 200,000 people, policies to stimulate demand and foreign investment will directly impact their strategies," said Raphael Zumsteg-Yuan, President of SwissCham Southwest China, in an exclusive Bridging News interview after Premier Li Qiang’s Government Work Report. #SwissCompanies #ForeignInvestment #China #BusinessStrategy #TwoSessions #LiQiang #EconomicGrowth
- Mar 08,2025
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- Govt Work Report Through the Eyes of Foreign Youth
- Let's take a look at how foreign youth perceive the Government Work Report.
- Mar 08,2025
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- German Executive Dr. Paddison on Knorr-Bremse's Railway Reinvestment in China | Exclusive
- Bridging News spoke with Dr. Paddison, Jonathan to discuss how the global leader in railway vehicle braking systems is expanding in China, particularly in Chongqing.
- Mar 08,2025
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- 'AI-Powered Cars Set to Transform Human-Vehicle Interaction in the Next Two Years' | Insights
- Lei Jianmei, Chief Expert at CAERI and Vice General Manager of the Information and Intelligence Business Unit, told Bridging News on March 4 that Chongqing’s automakers, including Changan Auto and Seres, are set to lead a world-class intelligent connected NEV industry cluster. This will drive growth in chips, software, and other sectors, positioning NEVs for global leadership.
- Mar 07,2025
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- Sichuan-Chongqing to Build China's Western Biomedicine Innovation Corridor with 100+ Joint Projects by 2025 | Insights
- Sichuan and Chongqing are developing China's western biomedicine innovation corridor, Xu Chuan, Professor at Jinfeng Laboratory and Director of the Oncology Research Institute at the Affiliated Hospital of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, told Bridging News on March 4. By 2025, over 100 joint projects will be in progress, creating a fast-track pathway from lab to bedside.
- Mar 06,2025
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- Sichuan-Chongqing Metabolism Lab's Breakthroughs Now Part of International Guidelines | Insights
- "This suggestion elevates Sichuan-Chongqing collaboration to a national policy level, signaling increased investment from enterprises, talent, and capital," said Dr. Jiang Zongzhe, Deputy Director of the Sichuan-Chongqing Joint Key Laboratory of Metabolic Vascular Disease, in an exclusive interview with Bridging News on March 3. "Our joint laboratory must seize this opportunity and leverage the policy dividends."
- Mar 05,2025
