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CHONGQING

(Central Municipality)

Chongqing (Central Municipality)  Chongqing is situated in the Three Gorges reservoir area in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Chongqing is a picturesque city with rivers crisscrossing through mountains. The city has unique weather conditions with little frost and snow, more cloud and mist, and plenty of rainfall all year round. The average temperature is about 18ºC.

Chongqing's administrative area consists of the former city of Chongqing, the cities of Wanxian and Fuling, and the Qianjiang Prefecture. The new city of Chongqing covers a total area of 82,400 square kilometers and has a total population of 30.5 million.

Economic Development  Chongqing is, economically, the most important city in southwestern China. The city has formed an economic structure characterized by the co-existence of huge industrial and agricultural sectors and a large communications industry. Chongqing generated a 1999 GDP of 120 billion RMB. The proportions of the primary, secondary and tertiary industries, industry, agriculture, and communications, were 23%, 42%, and 35% respectively.

Agriculture Development  The unique geographical position, terrain, and weather conditions of Chongqing have created favorable conditions for the city to develop solid and ecologically based agriculture. The city's gross agriculture output value has reached 23.5 billion RMB. Chongqing boasts a number of leading agricultural industries including: grain; vegetables; lean meat swine; cattle; sheep; rabbit; poultry; eggs; dairy; aquaculture; fruits; mulberry; ramie; forestry and timber; and medicine.
Opening to the Outside World: Having a foreign trade port, national level economic and technological development zones, and new technology development zones, Chongqing is very open to overseas investment. The city was authorized to directly manage the export trade from the State Council.

Chongqing has successfully established economic and trade cooperation relations with more than 120 countries and regions all over the world. The overall economic structure of the city is exceptionally open to overseas investment; thus far, over 2500 overseas-funded enterprises have been established. By the end of 1999 overseas funds totaling approximately 3 billion US dollars had been invested into the city.

Touristism The city of Chongqing boasts the world-renowned scenic site, the picturesque Three Gorges with its beautiful natural landscapes and numerous ancient cultural relics. Chongqing has more than 20 tourist sites, more than 300 scenic spots, and more than 10 major historical and cultural sites under State protection.
The city is flanked by the Yangtze River and the Jialingjiang River, with their green hills and clear waters. The spectacular landscapes showcase the natural beauty of the city. It is clear why Chongqing has always been known as a "city of mountains" and a "city of rivers." When the night falls, the whole city is lit by colorful lights, a unique scene for a Chinese city. Chongqing, the unique and beautiful city of the mountains, rivers, lakes, and islands is an ideal location for international tourism, leisure, and sightseeing.