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The 20th Meeting of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council (CMIA) will gather global business leaders from 11 countries, including executives from HP, Ford, Siemens, STMicroelectronics, AT&S and other Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. This year's meeting will focus on key sectors including intelligent connected NEVs, advanced manufacturing, the low-altitude economy and biomedicine, while adding new automotive technology members AUMOVIO Group, Lear Corporation and Vibracoustic.

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Jerome Dorlack
President and CEO, ADIENT
Dr. Michael Mertin
CEO of AT&S
Ruling Zhang Blein
Chairman & CEO, Sodefinance
Sam Wu
Vice President, Ford Motor Company; President & CEO, Ford China and International Markets Group
Dr. Xiao Song
Global Executive Vice President，Chairman Siemens China
Yoshihiro Hyakutome
Deputy President & Executive Officer, SMBC
Enno Tang
President & CEO AUMOVIO China
John Zhang
Executive Vice President & Chief Corporate Development Officer, Corning
Li Yuan
Global Vice President, CFO & Head of Government and Public Affairs of Greater China, Signify
Bertrand Stoltz
Executive Vice President, Corporate Finance and Asia Public Affairs,STMicroelectronics
Jin Kyu Han
Executive Vice President, President APAC, Vibracoustic SE
Kanetsugu Mike
Senior Advisor，MUFG Bank, Ltd.
Seiji Imai
Senior Advisor,Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
Jonathan Jennings
Chief Procurement Officer, HP Inc.
Tony Xiong
Senior Vice President, Head of Strategy & Business Development, Schneider Electric China
Xia Quan
Vice President of Qualcomm
Elton Chan
Director, Jardine Matheson Group
Chairman , Jardine Matheson (China) Limited
James Zhao
EVP, Region Head North Asia, President of China, Hitachi Energy
Kerry Sun
VP and GM of Lear China district, Lear Corporation
Toshiyasu Iiyama
Deputy President of Nomura Holdings, Inc.
Head of China Committee
XUE BING
Chairman
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Sodefinance CEO Calls for Interconnected AI Infrastructure to Support Chongqing SMEs | Insights
Chongqing should support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by developing interconnected AI infrastructure, suggested Ruling Zhang Blein, Chairman and CEO of Sodefinance.
Sep 28,2025
U.S. Company Adient Bets on Chongqing as Launchpad for Next-Gen Automotive Seats | Insights
At the 19th Meeting of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council (CMIA) on September 26, Jerome Dorlack, Adient President and Chief Executive Officer, stated in an interview that what makes Chongqing so exciting is its combination of a global vision and local practice. In fact, Adient has already implemented many of its global practices in Chongqing.
Sep 27,2025
Hitachi Energy CEO: Power, Not Data, Will Unlock AI's Potential | Insights
At the 19th #CMIA, Hitachi Energy CEO Andreas Schierenbeck said AI's growth depends on reliable electricity: "The real bottleneck isn’t data or chips-it's power." He highlighted grid upgrades, AI-driven solutions, and talent as key for Chongqing.
Sep 27,2025
AT&S Pushes 'Local for Local' Strategy, Urges Chongqing to Take on Global Responsibilities | Insights
“China is no longer just a supplier, it’s an innovator for the world.” At the 2025 CMIA in Chongqing, AT&S CEO Michael Mertin called for “local for local” co-development, urging closer China-Europe collaboration and more global leadership from Chongqing.
Sep 26,2025
Strategies and Initiatives for Building a Modern Manufacturing Cluster System;High-Quality Development of the Modern Productive Service Industry
Chongqing's Two-River Cruise Highlights Nighttime Splendor for CMIA Advisors
On the evening of September 26, guests of the 18th Meeting of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council (CMIA) embarked on the "Changhang Chaotian Xinghe" cruise to explore the city's breathtaking nighttime scenery along the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers.
Sep 28,2024
Advisors Offer Key Suggestions on Manufacturing and Energy Conservation to Boost Chongqing's Development
During the theme talk of the 18th Meeting of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council (CMIA) this morning, 17 advisors and representatives offered suggestions on intelligent manufacturing, energy conservation, new energy vehicles, and financial support for manufacturing, providing intellectual support for Chongqing's development, said Zhang Yongwu, Secretary-General of the CMIA Secretariat and Director of the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Commerce, at today's press conference.
Sep 27,2024
CMIA Advisory Group Drives Chongqing's Growth for an Inland Opening-Up Highland
The 18th Meeting of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council (CMIA) takes place on September 26-27 in Chongqing, featuring its newest advisor CK Asset Holdings Limited. It is known locally for its Watsons brand. With 109 stores in the city, Watsons is a popular destination for foreign cosmetics and plans to open six more stores in 2024.
Sep 26,2024
French Companies Deepen Engagement in Chongqing at CMIA Amid Growing China-France Relations
This year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France, which have flourished, especially in trade, skyrocketing nearly 800 times over six decades. The upcoming 18th Meeting of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council (CMIA) on September 26-27 will further highlight this burgeoning partnership.
Sep 25,2024
Industry Titans from Fortune 500 and Multinationals Propel Chongqing's New Quality Productive Forces
The upcoming 18th Meeting of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council (CMIA) features industry leaders from Fortune 500 companies and multinationals, key to advancing new quality productive forces.
Sep 25,2024
Chongqing to Host the 18th Meeting of the CMIA on September 26, Welcoming Two New Advisors
Southwest China's Chongqing municipality will host the 18th Meeting of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council (CMIA) from September 26 to 27, as announced at a press conference on September 19.
Sep 19,2024
Strategies and Initiatives for Building a Modern Manufacturing Cluster System; High-Quality Development of the Modern Productive Service Industry
48 Recommendations and a Batch of New Projects to Be Implemented, Fruitful CMIA
The 48 recommendations raised from the 17th Annual Meeting of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council (CMIA) emphasized the need to expedite establishing a modern industrial system as the key to foreign trade transformation and upgrading, according to a press conference on September 22.
Sep 23,2023
Smart and Sustainable Should be the Format of New Foreign Trade | CMIA
The 17th Annual Meeting of the Chongqing Mayor’s International Economic Advisory Council (CMIA) officially opened at the Chongqing Yuelai International Conference Center on September 22, under the theme of Development of Inland Opening Up Highland - Charting the Course for Foreign Trade Transformation and Upgrading.
Sep 23,2023
HP Celebrates Production of Its 400 Millionth Computer in Chongqing
HP, the renowned American multinational information technology company, celebrated its 400 millionth computer went offline in Southwest China's Chongqing on September 20. The event drew leaders from over 50 supply chain companies, including Quanta, Inventec, and Wistron, in attendance.
Sep 21,2023
Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle Gains Momentum with Global Tech Giants Onboard
The Chongqing Municipality positioned the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle as the city's primary focus this January. Throughout past meetings of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council (CMIA), numerous global tech giants showcased their tangible commitments towards the ambitious project.

Sep 20,2023
Ford Motor, Qualcomm, CMIA Giants Seek More Investment in Chongqing
This year's meeting of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council (CMIA) is expected to facilitate increased interactions between consultant enterprises and Chongqing's districts and counties to attract further investments and collaborations.
Sep 20,2023
CMIA 2023 to Embrace Wilmar International and AstraZeneca As New Advisors
Two prominent advisors, Singapore's Wilmar International and United Kingdom-based AstraZeneca, are set to be involved at this year's Annual Meeting of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council (CMIA), which is set to take place on September 22.
Sep 19,2023
CMIA Enterprises Champion the Evolution of Chongqing's Modern Manufacturing Cluster
At the upcoming 17th Annual Meeting of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council (CMIA), several leading manufacturing companies will help Chongqing to set up the "33618" modern manufacturing cluster system, according to the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Commerce on September 17.
Sep 19,2023
Thousands of Golden Ideas from CMIA Shape Chongqing's Future
Since 2006, the Annual Meeting of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council (CMIA) has offered Chongqing nearly 1,000 "golden ideas" that have promoted Chongqing's high-quality development. As the city prepares for the 17th Annual Meeting of the CMIA on September 22, the monumental transformations it has catalyzed over the years are reflected below.
Sep 17,2023
Building an a pioneer of opening-up in inland China to heighten the internationalization of Chongqing
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
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
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
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
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
SAP: Service-Oriented Manufacturing to Accelerate Industrial Transformation and Upgrading
German multinational advocates Industry 4.0 in Chengdu Chongqing region.
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
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
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
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
International Think Tanks Inject Lasting Impetus into Chongqing's Development
Advisors provide wisdom through golden ideas to boost high quality development.
Sep 25,2021
Qualcomm China Chairman: Intelligent Connected Vehicles Transformation Needed in Chongqing
Chairman of Qualcomm China Region Frank Meng explains industrial modernization path.
Sep 25,2021
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
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
Highlights of the 16th CMIA Meeting - Promo Video
Fortune 500 leaders and advisors to deliberate economic opportunities and challenges.
Sep 23,2021
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
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
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 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
The road to intelligent development of Chongqing: Strategies and measures
China (Chongqing) Pilot Free Trade Zones: Exploration, opening up and innovation
Service trade development under the background of Made in China 2025 and Internet +
Strategies for the Belt and Road, construction of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, and open development in Chongqing
The era of smart cities and big data
Opportunities and challenges in urbanization
Strategies for Chongqing enterprises going global: The puzzles and countermeasures of overseas investment
Urban information technology and the information industry: Cloud-based smart city development under the background of globalization
Chongqing: Construction and innovation for a regional financial center
Paths and strategies for building an open inland economy
Scientific development: Energy saving, emission reductions and modes for economic growth
Options for Chongqing in the new logistics era: Roles and strategies
Investment strategies of multinational corporations and industrial undertakings in Chongqing

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