Editing Chongqing (section)

== The Road Ahead ==
Chongqing’s future lies in balancing '''industrial strength''' with '''innovation and sustainability''':

# '''Diversify Economy''' – Expand IT, fintech, and creative industries alongside traditional manufacturing.
# '''Green Development''' – Invest in renewable energy, cleaner industry, and ecological conservation.
# '''Global Connectivity''' – Strengthen ties with Belt and Road markets in Europe and Central Asia.
# '''Smart Infrastructure''' – Enhance digital governance and smart transport systems.
# '''Regional Integration''' – Work with Chengdu to build the '''Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle''' as a global urban powerhouse.

Chongqing is more than a megacity — it is a '''symbol of western China’s rise'''. With its vast industrial base, strategic location on the Yangtze, and growing role in global trade, Chongqing stands as a '''bridge between China’s inland regions and the world economy'''. If it can successfully transition to innovation-driven growth while protecting its environment and culture, Chongqing is poised to become one of the most influential cities of the 21st century.