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This year’s Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council (CMIA) will see a brainstorming discussion of 36 elite members representing influential Fortune 500 companies and major global conglomerates across 12 countries and regions. They will discuss intelligent manufacturing, electronics, energy and chemicals, and finance, and find out how Chongqing's foreign trade of different industries can benefit the globe. Notable figures include Sabrina Soussan from SUEZ, Simon Yang from BP, and So Jinwoo from SK Group.

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Sabrina Soussan
Chairman and CEO, SUEZ
Seiji Imai
Member of the Board of Directors, Chairman, Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
Simon Yang
President, bp China, SVP, bp Group
So Jinwoo
Vice Chairman, SK Group
Ernest Nicolas
Chief Supply Chain Officer, HP Inc.
Anna Van Acker
President, MSD in China and Senior Vice President, MSD
Saw Choon Seong
Global Vice President and President of China, Air Products
Frank Meng
Executive Vice President and Chairman, Qualcomm China
John Wang
President of North East Asia and Senior Vice President, Signify
Ruling Zhang
Chairman and CEO, Sodefinance
Hannes Androsch
Chair of the Supervisory Board, AT&S
Y.K. Pang
Deputy Managing Director, Jardine Matheson Holdings
Jinquan Zhang
Head of Greater China, Executive VP, Hitachi Energy and Chairman & President, Hitachi Energy China Ltd.
Chen Jiang Phua
SVP/ Chairman, AT&S China
Tokutani Masaya
Executive Officer, Chief Representative of East Asia Bloc, MITSUI
Yoshiki Hasegawa
Board of Director, President, MUFG Bank (China) , Ltd. and Executive Officer, MUFG Bank, Ltd.
Xue Bing
Director & General manager, Isuzu (China) Holding Co.,Ltd
Kakiuchi Takashi
President, SMBC (China) Ltd.
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Investment strategies of multinational corporations and industrial undertakings in Chongqing
Options for Chongqing in the new logistics era: Roles and strategies
Scientific development: Energy saving, emission reductions and modes for economic growth
Paths and strategies for building an open inland economy
Chongqing: Construction and innovation for a regional financial center
Urban information technology and the information industry: Cloud-based smart city development under the background of globalization
Strategies for Chongqing enterprises going global: The puzzles and countermeasures of overseas investment
Opportunities and challenges in urbanization
The era of smart cities and big data
Strategies for the Belt and Road, construction of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, and open development in Chongqing
Service trade development under the background of Made in China 2025 and Internet +
China (Chongqing) Pilot Free Trade Zones: Exploration, opening up and innovation
The road to intelligent development of Chongqing: Strategies and measures
Building an inland international logistics hub: Lessons from international experience and path realization for Chongqing
Chongqing Vibe: Chongqing Mayor's International Think Tank
In the new episode of Chongqing Vibe, let's review what's going on this year's CMIA.
Oct 11,2019
95 International Proposals to Help Chongqing to Be An International Logistics Hub
The 14th Annual Meeting of the Chongqing Mayor’s International Economic Advisory Council (CMIA) concluded in Southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality on September 28, 2019, and collected 95 proposals to help Chongqing build into an international logistics hub in inland China, according to the CMIA press conference Saturday.
Sep 29,2019
BP proposes Hydrogen Energy as a Green Logistics Solution for Chongqing
During the 14th Annual Chongqing Mayors International Economic Advisory Council from September 27th-28th in Chongqing, British Petroleum (BP) Vice President Nigel Dunn took questions from Media on the Role that BP can play in the future for Chongqing’s development as an international logistics hub.
Sep 28,2019
Here Are International Company Leaders' Proposals for Chongqing and Wishes to China
This year marks the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China.  Here are some proposals for Chongqing and wishes to China from attendants of this year CMIA meeting.
Sep 28,2019
President of Schneider Electric (China): Developing Intelligent Logistics Requires Innovation
He expressed that Chongqing is strategic significance for Schneider Electric’s business development in the central and west China.
Sep 28,2019
International Company Leaders Meet in Chongqing for Advisors Council
Chongqing’s Mayor Mr. Tang Liangzhi outlined the aim of the 14th annual meeting its past impacts and his hopes for the future engagements
Sep 28,2019
CEO of AT&S: Infrastructure and Talent Essential For Future Success in Chongqing
Andreas Gerstenmayer CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of AT&S, and Chen Jiang Phua CEO of AT&S Business Unit Mobile Devices & Substances discussed their parent company’s role at the Chongqing Mayor’s International Economic Advisory Council September 27th, 2019.
Sep 27,2019
Signify Senior Vice President to Share Ideas on Smart Port Construction at the CMIA
I will learn from the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, which started intelligent construction developments in 2010, and I will share what I have learned from them with the leaders of Chongqing, said John Wang, Senior Vice President & President of the Greater China of Signify (former Philips Lighting) in an interview during the 14th Annual Meeting of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Council (CMIA) in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality September 27, 2019.


Sep 27,2019
Honeywell's William Yu Sees Lots of Opportunities in Chongqing
William Yu, President of Honeywell China and consultant at the Chongqing Mayors International Economic advisory council, took interviews with local media representatives to discuss Honeywell China’s involvement in Chongqing’s future logistics developments.
Sep 27,2019
Gerard Mestrallet is very impressed by the transformation of Chongqing
Gerard Mestrallet, Executive Chairman of the Chongqing Mayor’s International Economic advisory council and Honorary Chairman of ENGIE, a natural gas distribution company sat with media discussing the potential of Chongqing’s future, September 27th, 2019.
Sep 27,2019
Foreign Companies' Business and Involvement in Chongqing
Chongqing welcomes a wave of Fortune Global 500 and famous multinational companies to improve people’s quality of life.
Sep 25,2019
What's the Gift for Mayor's International Economic Adviser?
Do you know what is the gift for the upcoming annual meeting of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council? It is full of Chongqing elements and called "The Chosen Pepper art silk scarf and tie".
Sep 24,2019
Global 500 Enterprises Join in Chongqing's Development — Annual Meeting of CMIA
Chongqing Mayor’s International Economic Advisory Council,is scheduled to take place in Chongqing from September 27 to 28, 2019.
Sep 24,2019
Countdown for the Annual Meeting of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council
The 14th Annual Meeting  of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council, or CMIA, will be held in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality from September 27 to 28, 2019, according to Song Gang, Executive Deputy Secretary-General of CMIA and Deputy Director of the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Commerce on September 24, 2019.
Sep 24,2019
Building an a pioneer of opening-up in inland China to heighten the internationalization of Chongqing
Chongqing Fully Integrates into BRI to Build Inland Opening-up Hub
Chongqing has expanded its friendly ties with foreign cities, totaling 48 international sister cities and 104 friendly exchange cities.
Sep 24,2020
What Global Economic Advisers Propose for Chongqing's Opening-Up, Internationalization
This year’s annual meeting focused on the theme of Build a Pioneer of Opening-up in Inland China and Improve the Internationalization of Chongqing. What are the proposals? Here are some as followed.
Sep 23,2020
Greetings from the CMIA Guests: Wish A Fruitful and Successful Meeting
Here are the best wishes from the CMIA guests. Now, lets hear what they say!
Sep 23,2020
Communication on Cloud: CMIA Annual Meeting Links Global Guests
The CMIA Annual Meeting will link the Mayor of Chongqing and 15 advisers from across the world through a video conference.
Sep 22,2020
The 15th Annual Meeting of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council to Open on Sept. 23
The 15th Annual Meeting of the Chongqing Mayor’s International Economic Advisory Council (CMIA) is to be held on September 23, according to the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Commerce Friday.
Sep 19,2020
Building an a pioneer of opening-up in inland China to heighten the internationalization of Chongqing
CMIA to Pool International Wisdom for Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle Development
Fortune 500 leaders to share insights for industry, business and exchange.
Sep 16,2021
Looking Forward to Suggestions from 38 Mayor's Advisors
As the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle is under development, Chongqing is about to welcome the 16th Annual Meeting of the Chongqing Mayor’s International Economic Advisory (CMIA Annual Meeting).
Sep 23,2021
Highlights of the 16th CMIA Meeting - Promo Video
Fortune 500 leaders and advisors to deliberate economic opportunities and challenges.
Sep 23,2021
Hitachi ABB Power Grids to Build a World-Class Transformer Manufacturing Base in Chongqing
Hitachi ABB Power Grids Ltd will build a world-class transformer manufacturing base in Southwestern China's Chongqing Municipality, which will become one of the most advanced manufacturing bases of Hitachi ABB Power Grids in the world.
Sep 23,2021
Nomura Holdings Chairman: Need to Solve the Industry Homogenization in Chongqing and Chengdu
As the COVID-19 is gradually brought under control and it is believed that global manufacturing will return to China, the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle should seize this opportunity to achieve greater development, Koji Nagai, Chairman of Nomura Holdings Co., Ltd. mentioned in a written interview on Thursday.
Sep 24,2021
Qualcomm China Chairman: Intelligent Connected Vehicles Transformation Needed in Chongqing
Chairman of Qualcomm China Region Frank Meng explains industrial modernization path.
Sep 25,2021
International Think Tanks Inject Lasting Impetus into Chongqing's Development
Advisors provide wisdom through golden ideas to boost high quality development.
Sep 25,2021
Deloitte China Partner: Chengdu and Chongqing to Build Integrated Open Market
Chengdu and Chongqing should build a pacesetter for inland opening-up in Western China, enhance their cooperation on industrial innovation, and advance infrastructure interconnection, thus jointly building an integrated open market, said Xu Sitao, chief economist and partner of Deloitte China.
Sep 25,2021
Transform Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle into the Silicon Valley in W. China
The Chengdu-Chongqing area should drive its development through technological innovation, digitalization and ecological civilization, said Dr. Hannes Androsch, AT&S Supervisory Board Chairman.
Sep 25,2021
Corning SVP: Chengdu-Chongqing City Cluster Brings Opportunities for Local Enterprises
Chongqing has become an important strategic base for the development of western China, establishing clusters based on display, information technology and automotive industries, said John Zhang, Senior Vice President of Corning and President of Corning Display, at the 16th Annual Meeting of the Chongqing Mayor’s International Economic Advisory Council (CMIA).
Sep 25,2021
Advisors' Insights: Ideas to Further Develop the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle
Here are some highlights that leaders and advisors have proposed for further opening up in Chongqing and better developing the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle.
Sep 25,2021
CMIA Advisors Propose 90 Suggestions on Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle
Fortune 500 Advisors base goals on consultation, friendship, cooperation, and development.
Sep 25,2021
SAP: Service-Oriented Manufacturing to Accelerate Industrial Transformation and Upgrading
German multinational advocates Industry 4.0 in Chengdu Chongqing region.
Sep 25,2021
AT&S Chongqing Kicks off Its First Employee Continuing Educational Program
AT&S Chongqing holds an opening ceremony for its first Employee Continuing Educational Program in Liangjiang New Area, which is jointly launched by Chongqing University of Arts & Sciences(CUAS) and Chongqing Information Technology College.
Sep 26,2021
Schneider Electric EVP: Chongqing to Cultivate Green Manufacturing Clusters
Scientific and technological innovation, and digital transformation are conducive for Chongqing to cultivate green and low-carbon advanced manufacturing clusters, said Yin Zheng, executive vice-president of Schneider Electric and president of Schneider Electric China.
Sep 26,2021
Suez CEO: Serving Green Construction of Yangtze River Economic Belt
Bertrand Camus, Chief Executive Officer of Suez, said that they hope to have more in-depth cooperation with Chongqing and the Chengdu-Chongqing region in the field of environmental protection, to contribute to the environmental protection construction of the Yangtze River Economic Belt.
Sep 26,2021
Ford China President: Chongqing Should Lead in Domestic IoV Infrastructure
US$30 billion marked for electrification of iconic models produced in Chongqing.
Sep 27,2021
CFTZ Promotes Internationally-Applicable Railway Consignment Notes
China (Chongqing) Pilot Free Trade Zone has been making the railway consignment notes the documents of title for the past few years, with a target of continuing to create a world-class business environment, according to Chongqing Municipal Commission of Commerce.
Sep 27,2021