Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle
A China's New Growth Pole

Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle is located in southwestern China. The twin cities of Chongqing and Chengdu provide the driving force in the promotion of coordinated regional development. The economic circle was first proposed on January 3, 2020 and its detailed guideline was released on October 21, 2021. It aims to create a new economic growth zone in the western China region.

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At the sixth meeting of the Central Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs, efforts were stressed to promote the construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle and foster a key growth pole in western China.
The first dispatch meeting by directors of the development and reform commissions of Sichuan and Chongqing was held in Chongqing.
The second dispatch meeting by directors of the development and reform commissions of Sichuan and Chongqing was held in Chengdu.
Sichuan provincial leading group office for promoting the urban integration of Chengdu, Deyang, Meishan and Ziyang was approved to establish.
The first coordination meeting of the executive vice mayors of Chongqing and Sichuan was held in Chengdu.
The first meeting of the Chongqing Sichuan joint party and government conference was held via video link to consider work plans for the two areas to promote the construction of the Chengdu Chongqing economic circle and identify key tasks for 2020.
A special topical meeting on theoretical learning was held and it involved discussion of survey results for the construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle.
The decisions related to accelerating the construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle based on the "four advantages" and "three roles" were reviewed and adopted.
The third dispatch meeting by directors of the development and reform commissions of Sichuan and Chongqing was held in Chongqing.
It was approved to establish a research center to promote the construction of the Chongqing Comprehensive Economic Research Institute as part of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle.
Decisions were passed in Sichuan to thoroughly implement the spirit behind the important speeches of General Secretary Xi Jinping, and to speed up the construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle.
The first meeting of the Sichuan provincial leading group for promoting the construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle and regional coordinated development was held in Chengdu.
The fourth directors’ dispatch meeting of the joint office for promoting the construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle in 2020 was held in Chengdu.
The general offices of the Sichuan and Chongqing governments issued plans for cooperation and joint construction of functional platforms for regional development in adjacent regions.
The joint office for Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle construction issued the notice of Doing a good job in major projects jointly implemented by Sichuan and Chongqing in 2020.
The fifth director’s dispatch meeting of the joint office for promoting the construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle in 2020 was held in Chongqing.
A total of 51 outstanding young officials from Sichuan and 50 from Chongqing were selected for the temporary exchange of posts.
The inter-ministerial coordination group for the construction of Mianyang Science and Technology City was held.
The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee held a meeting to review a master plan for the construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle.
The general offices of the two provincial and municipal governments issued the list of Sichuan-Chongqing Connect items (the first batch), requiring 95 high-frequency government service items to realize online "all network office" and offline "remote office" by the end of the year.
The feasibility study report of the Chengdu, Dazhou Wanzhou high-speed railway was approved.
The sixth directors’ dispatch meeting of Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle joint office in 2020 was held in Chengdu.
The second coordination meeting for the executive vice mayors of Chongqing and Sichuan Province was held in Chongqing.
The second meeting of the Chongqing Sichuan joint party and government conference was held through remote video conferencing.
Construction began simultaneously on the Chengdu-Dazhou-Wanzhou high-speed railway between Sichuan and Chongqing.
The establishment of the Sichuan Chongqing Gaozhu New Area and Suining-Tongnan Sichuan Chongqing Integrated Development Pilot Area was approved.
Sichuan Province held the second meeting of the Leading Group for Promoting Construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle and Regional Coordinated Development.
The general offices of the Sichuan and Chongqing governments issued the Work Plan and Key Tasks for Promoting Construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle and the Action Plan for Convenient Life in the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle.
The Supreme People's Court issued the Opinions on Providing Judicial Services and Guarantees for the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle.
The National Comprehensive Three-dimensional Transportation Network Planning Outline clearly lists the four poles of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, the Yangtze River Delta, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Chengdu-Chongqing region as an international comprehensive transportation hub cluster.
The Joint Office for Promotion of the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle Construction holds the first director-level dispatch meeting for 2021 in Yongchuan.
The general offices of Sichuan Province and Chongqing Municipality jointly issued the key reform task list for streamlining the government, delegating power, and improving government services in the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle in 2021, and the list of Sichuan-Chongqing Connect (the second batch).
The second inter-ministerial joint meeting on urbanization and development of urban-rural integration was held to review key work points in 2021 for promoting construction in the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle.
The first collaborative legislation in Sichuan and Chongqing entitled Regulations on Optimizing the Business Environment in Chongqing, was passed and came into effect on July 1.
Chongqing Municipality and Sichuan Province were supported for a demonstration zone for the integration of industrial Internet development.
The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade signed a tripartite cooperation agreement with the Sichuan and Chongqing governments.
The joint office for promotion of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle construction issues the List of Major Sichuan-Chongqing Cooperation Projects in 2021.
The joint office for promotion of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle construction holds the second director dispatch meeting in Chengdu.
The third coordination meeting of executive deputy mayors of Sichuan and Chongqing was held in Chengdu.
Implementation opinions were issued regarding building an important economic center with national influence, a scientific and technological innovation center with national influence, building a new highland for reform and opening-up, and a high-quality living environment.
The third meeting of the Chongqing Sichuan joint party and government conference was held in Yongchuan District to review implementation plans for high-quality coordinated development in the automobile industry, coordinated development in the electronic information industry, and the action plan for strengthening dual-core linkage between Chongqing and Chengdu to drive the construction of the Chengdu Chongqing economic circle.
Chongqing and Sichuan began joint construction major projects in 2021 for an influential science and technology innovation center.
The Comprehensive Transportation Development Plan for the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle was issued.
A global investment promotion conference for the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle was held in Shanghai.
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport was put into operation.
The joint office for the promotion of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle construction holds the third director dispatch meeting in Chongqing for the year 2021.
The Strategic Cooperation Agreement on Promoting Construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle to Deepen Human Resources and Social Security was signed.
The feasibility study report for the Chengdu-Yuzhong Railway (including Shiling South Station) was approved.
Sichuan Province held the third meeting of the leading group for promoting the construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle and regional coordinated development.
The fourth joint office directors’ dispatch meeting for promoting construction of the Chengdu Chongqing Economic Circle in 2021 was held in Chengdu.
Full construction of the Chengdu Chongqing mid-line high-speed railway was commenced.
China unveiled a detailed guideline to promote the coordinated development of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle,

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Rongchang District will strive to become an industrial-led economic highland between Chengdu and Chongqing, the National Animal Husbandry Technology City, the Golden Triangle of international logistics, and a new modern livable and industrial city.

Secretary of the CPC Rongchang District Committee

Cao Qingyao

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Yuzhong District will develop on the advantages of Mother City to make its own contributions as a core area of Chongqing, enhance its functions as the window for opening-up, presenting its image as Chongqing's "living room".

Secretary of the CPC Yuzhong District Committee

Huang Yulin

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Chongqing will build a Chongqing-Chengdu dual-core, multi-layer, competitive, international transportation hub, by 2025.

Director of the Chongqing Transportation Bureau

Xu Ren'an

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Dazu District will highlight the six distinctive brands of Dazu Rock Carving, Industrial Advantage, Ecological Environment, Location Advantage, Vocational Education, and Medicine & Health, striving to become a demonstration zone for the coordinated development of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle.

Secretary of the CPC Dazu District Committee

Yu Huiwen

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Jiulongpo District strives to create “The Five”: a Jiulong Industry, a New Modern City, a Smart Business District, an Art Peninsula, and a Large Ecological Scenic Spot.

Secretary of the CPC Jiulongpo District Committee

Zhou Yong

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