@Chongqing @The World: Foreign Media Reporters Visiting Chongqing Capturing Chongqing Stories

Capturing Chongqing Stories

用镜头和话筒报道“重庆故事”

20国外国媒体记者来渝参访报道。

From September 3 to 6, the China International Press Communication Center organized a visit for 22 media reporters from 20 countries in Latin America and Eurasia to Chongqing for coverage. This event is part of the “@Chongqing @The World” foreign affairs brand activities initiated by the Foreign Affairs Office of the Chongqing Municipal Government. The international media delegation represents the first sizeable foreign media group attending the Smart China Expo and also marks the largest foreign media delegation to visit Chongqing in recent years. The visit of the delegation has garnered significant attention from prominent media outlets, including CCTV, China News Service, Chongqing Daily, Shangyou News, and other central and municipal-level news platforms.

Throughout their immersive four-day visit, the delegation actively engaged in and provided comprehensive coverage of the 2023 Smart China Expo and the 2023 China CELAC Digital Technology Cooperation Forum. They had the opportunity to explore inland international logistics hubs, visit prominent digital technology companies, tour the Chongqing Planning Exhibition Gallery, and delve into the Hongyan Revolutionary Memorial Hall. Additionally, they experienced Chongqing’s efficient rail transit system, traversed the iconic Yangtze River Cableway, and embarked on a memorable Chongqing Two-River Cruise. Armed with cameras and microphones, the delegation diligently documented and reported on compelling narratives such as “Chongqing’s Intelligent Manufacturing” and captivating “Chongqing Stories.”

Science · Focusing on Digital Technology and Smart Manufacturing in Chongqing

On September 4, the delegation entered the exhibition halls of the Smart China Expo to explore cutting-edge technologies.

New energy vehicles, iFLYTEK’s Spark Desk, AIGC digital people ... As the delegation moved from the international exhibition hall to the central exhibition area, they were awestruck by a range of impressive “black technologies” that left them captivated, who couldn’t resist capturing these remarkable innovations through photographs and recordings.

Cesar Romero, a journalist from La República (Peru), expressed, “The Smart China Expo has provided us with a unique opportunity to witness the remarkable advancements made by China in the field of intelligent technology. We have been particularly impressed by the integration of artificial intelligence products into industrial production and various applications. This strategic fusion of intelligent manufacturing systems with traditional industries is poised to create a transformative force that will propel social development to new heights.” 

In the field of digital technology, the delegation visited CISDI Group Co., Ltd. under China Metallurgical Group Corporation (“MCC CISDI” for short) and Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. successively. Through visits and interviews regarding the application of industrial internet platforms and smart factories, they gained further insight into the achievements of Chongqing in the integrated development of digital technology and smart manufacturing.

Valencia Garcia Coleman, the editor of Uruguay’s Diario La República expressed that MCC CISDI’s practice of relying on technological innovation to promote high-quality industrial development was impressive, and it had also brought inspiration to the industrial transformation and upgrading of Latin American and Caribbean countries.

Guiliano Depew Lencioni, a reporter from Brazil’s Rede Bandeirantes, showed great interest in Chongqing’s new energy vehicles. He expressed his great anticipation for future cooperative development between China and Brazil, hoping for the introduction of China’s production technology, complete vehicles, and automotive components into Brazil.

Opening-up · Thumbs-up for Development of the Inland International Logistics Hub and Pioneering Ports

On September 3, the delegations visited the Exhibition Center of Inland International Logistics Hub and the railway port finished automobile inspection point. Among the highlights of their visit was witnessing the launch ceremony of the China-Europe Railway Express (Chengdu & Chongqing) from Chongqing, China, bound for Duisburg, Germany. The delegation extensively covered and conducted interviews regarding Chongqing’s achievements in actively participating in the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative. They also explored the city’s efforts in accelerating the development of the inland international logistics hub and pioneering port from various insightful perspectives.

As the train carrying a cargo of finished automobiles and automotive accessories produced in Chongqing departed from Tuanjie Village to Duisburg, Germany, the foreign media journalists were quick to capture this momentous occasion through photography and video, enabling real-time reporting. During their visit to the railway port finished automobile inspection point, the delegation had the opportunity to witness the vehicles imported by Hellmann Worldwide Logistics via the China-Europe Railway Express (Chengdu & Chongqing).

Diliyara Yermaganbetova, the editor-in-chief of the “Headline News” information website in Kazakhstan, reported under the title “Belt and Road Initiative: Growth in China-Europe Trade Volume” that the total number of China-Europe Railway Express (Chengdu & Chongqing) had exceeded 13,000, indicating that the influence of the Express is continuously expanding.

Lanili Rodriguez Veloso, a journalist from a media group in north-central Brazil, stated, “Chongqing is a modern metropolis and also a tourist city with rich cultural landscapes. I’ve personally witnessed the departure of the China-Europe Railway Express trains and feel that Chongqing is indeed a city with well-developed transportation and logistics.”

City · Experience the Unique Charm of the Mountainous City

During their stay in Chongqing, the delegation also visited the Hongyan Revolutionary Memorial Hall and Chongqing Planning Exhibition Gallery.

At the Memorial Hall, they felt the Hongyan Revolutionary Spirit, which left them with a profound impression. Maria Sanhueza, a journalist from the Chilean newspaper The Citizen remarked, “The Southern Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, led by Zhou Enlai, made tremendous efforts during those difficult years to fight for the liberation of the Chinese nation, which is truly admirable.”

In front of the picture showing a monorail going through a building in Liziba at the Gallery, the journalists couldn’t help but raise the question, “Which came first, the building or the monorail?” Upon learning that they had been constructed simultaneously, the journalists were amazed at this remarkable transportation construction in Chongqing.

During their visit, the delegation had an immersive experience that truly exemplified why the city of Chongqing is renowned for its magical “8D” allure. They came to the Liziba Station of Chongqing Rail Transit, witnessing the monorail train passing through a building; took a ride on the Yangtze River Cableway, enjoying the cityscape of Chongqing; boarded the Chongqing Two-River Cruise, admiring the city’s night scenery. Additionally, they embraced the experience of Chongqing’s intangible cultural heritage, such as paper-cutting, clay figurine making, and calligraphy, and tasted authentic local food like hotpot, truly appreciating the unique charm of this mountainous city.

Exchange · Discussing New Opportunities for Media

 “Could you elaborate on how you have been collaborating with media from Latin American and Caribbean countries?” “What programs receive more attention from the citizens?” “In the future, what cooperation opportunities do you foresee between you and media outlets in CELAC?” “How do you respond to the transformation of traditional media?” ...

On September 5, the delegation visited the Chongqing Broadcasting Group to engage in discussions with their counterparts from Chongqing’s media industry. The exchanges revolved around program production, news gathering and editing, and external cultural communication, aiming to explore ways for further collaboration and communication.

Wang Xiaolin, Counselor and Level-II Inspector of the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, along with Ma Yong, Level-II Inspector of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Chongqing Municipal Government, accompanied the delegation throughout their activities in Chongqing.

Source/Official WeChat Account of Chongqing Foreign Affairs

9月3日至6日，中国国际新闻交流中心组织拉美及欧亚地区20个国家的22家媒体记者来渝参访报道。此次活动是市政府外办打造的“@重庆@世界”外事品牌活动之一，该外媒团系智博会首个大规模外媒团，也是近年境外来渝的最大规模外媒团。央视、中新社、重庆日报、上游新闻等央媒和市级媒体关注并报道该代表团在渝参访情况。

4天时间里，外媒团深度参与并报道2023中国国际智能产业博览会和2023中国—拉美和加勒比国家数字技术合作论坛，走进内陆国际物流枢纽、数字技术头部企业，参观重庆市规划展览馆、红岩革命纪念馆，乘坐轨道交通、长江索道、两江游船，用镜头和话筒等记录报道“重庆智造”“重庆故事”。

巴西中北部传媒集团记者现场报道2023中国—拉美和加勒比国家数字技术合作论坛。

外媒记者采访参加中国—拉美和加勒比国家数字技术合作论坛的嘉宾。

科技·关注重庆数字技术、智能制造

9月4日，外媒团走进智博会展馆打探前沿科技。

新能源汽车、讯飞星火认知大模型、AIGC数字人……从国际馆到中央展区，一系列“黑科技”让外媒记者应接不暇，纷纷拍摄、记录。

智博会打卡重庆“黑科技”。

秘鲁共和报记者赛萨尔·罗梅罗表示：“此次智博会让我们有机会看到中国的智能产业发展水平。我们注意到，在工业生产、应用方面已经开始使用这些人工智能产品。智能制造系统与传统工业生产相结合，一定会为社会发展提供新动力。”

围绕数字技术这一话题，外媒团先后前往中冶赛迪和长安汽车，通过对工业互联网平台应用和智能工厂的参观采访，进一步了解数字技术与智能制造在重庆的融合发展。

乌拉圭《共和国报》编辑巴伦西亚·加西亚·科尔曼表示，中冶赛迪依托技术创新推动产业高质量发展的做法令人印象深刻，也给拉美和加勒比国家的产业转型升级带来了启发。

巴西旗手电视台记者朱利安诺·迪普·伦西奥尼对重庆的新能源汽车表现出极大兴趣。他表示，很期待中国与巴西今后的合作发展，希望中国的生产技术、汽车整车及零部件等引入巴西。

参观长安汽车两江工厂。

开放·点赞内陆国际物流枢纽和口岸高地建设

9月3日，外媒团走进重庆内陆国际物流枢纽展示中心、铁路口岸整车检测点，一同见证了中欧班列（成渝）中国重庆至德国杜伊斯堡班列发车活动，多角度采访报道重庆积极参与共建“一带一路”取得的成就及加快建设内陆国际物流枢纽和口岸高地情况。

随着满载重庆产汽车整车及汽摩配件等产品的中欧班列（成渝）从团结村驶向德国杜伊斯堡，外媒记者纷纷拍摄或视频连线实时报道。同时，在铁路口岸整车检测点，外媒团参观了汉宏国际物流公司通过中欧班列（成渝）实现整车进口的汽车。

哈萨克斯坦“头条新闻”信息网出版主编迪丽亚拉·叶尔马甘别托娃以《“一带一路”：中欧贸易额增长》为题，报道目前从重庆出发的中欧班列（成渝）总数已超过1.3万列，中欧班列的影响力正在持续扩大。

巴西中北部传媒集团记者拉妮利·罗德里格斯·维罗索说：“重庆是一个现代化大都市，也是一个有着丰富人文景观的旅游城市。亲眼见证中欧班列发车，深刻感受到重庆还是个交通、物流十分发达的城市。”

见证中欧班列（成渝）中国重庆至德国杜伊斯堡班列发车。

城市·领略山城独特魅力

在渝期间，外媒团还参观了红岩革命纪念馆和重庆市规划展览馆。

在红岩革命纪念馆，实地感受红岩精神，大家感触颇深。智利《公民报》记者玛利亚·萨纽埃萨说：“以周恩来为首的中共中央南方局，在那段艰难岁月，为争取中华民族解放，作出了艰苦卓绝的努力，让人十分敬佩。”

在重庆市规划展览馆的李子坝单轨穿楼图前，媒体记者不禁发出了“到底是先有楼还是先有单轨”的疑问，在得知“二者是同时修建的”答案时，纷纷感叹重庆交通建设的神奇。

行程中，外媒团实地探索8D魔幻城市。他们打卡轨道交通李子坝站，感受单轨列车穿楼；搭乘长江索道，饱览城市风光；乘坐两江游船，欣赏山城夜景。此外，外媒团还体验了剪纸、面塑、书法等非遗文化，品尝了火锅等地道美食，深度领略了山城重庆的独特魅力。

体验非遗文化。

交流·共话媒体合作新机遇

“贵台是如何与拉美及加勒比国家媒体开展合作的？”“哪些节目更受市民关注？”“未来，贵台与拉美地区媒体有哪些合作机遇？”“贵台如何应对传统媒体的转型？”

9月5日，外媒团走进重庆广播电视集团（总台），围绕节目制作、新闻采编以及对外文化传播等，与重庆媒体同行交流，探寻开展更多交流合作。

走进重庆广播电视集团（总台）。

外交部新闻司参赞、二级巡视员王晓林，市政府外办二级巡视员马勇全程陪同外媒团在渝活动。