Decoding China's National-Level New Area

Decoding China's National-Level New Area (Part 1)

A new year brings new momentum. Chongqing’s urban development has entered a new chapter of governance reform. At the end of 2025, Liangjiang New Area launched a far-reaching reform, becoming the third national-level new area in China’s regions. At the heart of this reform is a shift from a traditional, committee-led management model to a more mature and systematic approach of district-based governance. Since its establishment in 2010, Liangjiang New Area has served as a testing ground for China’s reform and opening up. In this episode of Bridging News, let’s take a closer look at the deeper logic and strategic significance behind this transformation.

What Makes Chongqing a Standout Market in China

Chongqing’s steadily improving business environment continues to attract international companies such as Carlsberg to deepen their presence here. In China’s highly competitive beer market, the Danish-based Carlsberg Group has secured a strong position through strategic investment in the local brand Chongqing Brewery. Today’s Dialogue will interview Carlsberg’s global vice president, discussing he strategic priorities of the Chinese market — and of Chongqing, and how will the company transform going forward.

West End's Iconic Musical Makes Splash in Chongqing (Part 2)

In previous episode, we talked about the West End production of Singin’ in the Rain coming to Chongqing and receiving a warm response that truly moved the creative team. The audience’s enthusiasm left them wanting more even after the final curtain. In this episode of iChongqing, we continue exploring the behind-the-scenes stories of this world-class musical. In this interview, the performers share the secrets behind their high-quality performances, stories from international tours, and explain why Singin’ in the Rain is a show everyone should experience live.

Chongqing in the Global Spotlight

Recently, Chongqing has continued to draw attention both domestically and overseas across trade, aerospace, and urban visibility. Its foreign trade developments and progress on the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor have been highlighted by media such as Hong Kong's Wen Wei Po and Japan's Livedoor News. Meanwhile, the cave training of 28 Chinese astronauts in Wulong was reported in multiple languages by domestic outlets, including CGTN and Global Times.