Chongqing’s Three Cards in the AI Era
Chongqing’s Three Cards in the AI Era
Competition in artificial intelligence is expanding beyond large models to the broader industrial chain. Computing power, electricity, chips, manufacturing capacity and research capabilities are all essential to the development of AI. As one of China’s major manufacturing cities, Chongqing is seeking its place in this evolving landscape by building on its existing industrial strengths. In this episode, we take a look at how Chongqing is leveraging its strengths in computing power, energy, manufacturing and research to compete in the new wave of the AI industry.
Dazu Rock Carvings Head to New York
In the summer of 2026, the Harmony of the East - World Heritage: Dazu Rock Carvings - An Exhibition of Art and Life Narratives arrived in New York, bringing the otherwise immovable World Heritage Site closer to American audiences in a new form. The exhibition gave overseas visitors a new opportunity to encounter the thousand-year-old stone-carving art beyond its original setting and experience it in a different cultural context.
Chongqing 1949: More Than a Show
The large-scale stage production Chongqing 1949 has recently drawn attention on overseas social media. A TikTok video posted by @guan.xiaosong opens with the simple line, “It’s just a show,” before revealing visually striking stage scenes that quickly caught viewers’ attention. For many overseas audiences, the production is more than a theatrical spectacle — it also brings a chapter of Chongqing’s history vividly to life on stage.
