How Are Tongnan Lemons Powering Their Global Journey
Behind every seemingly ordinary drink is a vast global supply chain. In Tongnan, Chongqing, a single lemon travels from the orchard to export, navigating a well-established production and distribution system. From the fields to the shelves, this journey opens up new opportunities for Western China’s agricultural products. In this episode of Bridging News, let’s explore Tongnan and see how this lemon reaches the world.
Redefining Aging: Brewing a New Life in Chongqing
In Chongqing, a woman in her 70s found her own rhythm. She discovered coffee at 67 and later opened her own café, turning passion into everyday life. From taking the first step to staying committed, her story carries a quiet but powerful meaning. In this episode of Faces of Chongqing, let’s take a closer look.
Foreigners Take on a Driving Challenge in 8D Chongqing
In Chongqing, driving itself feels like a challenge. From stacked overpasses to winding streets with constant turns, the city’s terrain can easily make first-time drivers feel a bit out of place. This time, several foreign drivers hit the streets of Chongqing—and during their drive, they gradually start to feel what makes the city different. In this episode of iChongqing, let’s take a look at their experience.
Chongqing in the Global Spotlight
Recently, Chongqing's deepening exchanges and cooperation with ASEAN have attracted attention from media outlets such as Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao, The Straits Times, and Myanmar's Popular Myanmar News, putting the inland hub in the spotlight.
Meanwhile, the Chongqing International Friendship Cities Cooperation Conference 2026 and the Eighth Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade have drawn coverage from Hong Kong Commercial Daily, Belarus' BELTA, and the Associated Press, among others.
In the areas of cross-border logistics and trade cooperation, Chongqing's development dynamics have garnered significant attention from media including Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao, Brazil's Valor International, and Japan's Livedoor News, highlighting the city's diverse vitality in foreign economic and trade engagement.
In culture and entertainment, events such as the Chongqing-Hong Kong calligraphy exchange and "Laowai @ Chongqing" have captured the interest of media including Italy's ANSA and Japan's DOCOMO News, demonstrating the rising momentum of Chongqing's international cultural exchanges.