积极发挥桥梁纽带作用 促进重庆与美地方州市合作 美国7个州驻华代表机构组团成功访渝

From March 21 to 24， a delegation composed of the representative offices in China from 7 American states including Arkansas， Georgia， Illinois， Sacramento of California， Washington， Pennsylvania， and New York as well as the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service of the U.S. Embassy in China was invited by the Foreign Affairs Office of the Chongqing Municipal Peoples Government to Chongqing.

On March 23， Zhang Guozhi， Vice Mayor of the Chongqing Municipal Peoples Government had a meeting with the delegation. On behalf of the Chongqing Municipal Peoples Government， Zhang Guozhi extended warmest welcome to the delegation， and sincerest appreciation for their efforts and contributions to promote the friendship and cooperation between China and the U.S. She gave an update on the economic and social development of Chongqing and China-U.S. friendly exchanges， and stated that the world is now undergoing momentous changes unseen in a century but Chinas resolve to open up at a higher standard will not change， which will provide enormous opportunities for American states and businesses in China. China and the U.S. boast a profound history of communication， frequent economic and trade exchanges and a solid foundation of cooperation. It is hoped that American states and Chongqing will strengthen their confidence in common development and continuously work to promote the practical cooperation between China and the U.S.

According to Lindsay Liu， President of the Council of American States in China （CASIC） and Director of the China Representative Office of Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses （AAAB）， Chongqing enjoys unique location advantages， enormous development potential， substantial technological strength， time-honored history and culture as well as a huge consumer market， which demonstrate enormous business opportunities. The delegates said that American states stand ready to strengthen cooperation with Chongqing in commerce， investment， logistics， NEV and education and secure more fruitful outcomes. Jade Sims， Business Officer of the U.S. Embassy in China， said that the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Embassy in China has a great interest in the investment and development of Chinas southwest and hopes to conduct close cooperation with Chongqing so as to tap into the market potential of both sides and look for more opportunities in bilateral trade and investment cooperation. Representatives from Illinois and other states and cities introduced their priorities of cooperation in Chongqing respectively. Wang Wen， Director-General of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Chongqing Municipal Peoples Government， Li Xunfu， Deputy Director-General of the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Commerce， Qin Shubin， Deputy Director-General of the Chongqing Liangjiang New Areas Administrative Committee， Wu Li， Deputy Director-General of the Administration of Chongqing High-tech Industrial Development Zone and Western China （Chongqing） Science City， and Luo Shuquan， Chairman of Board of Supervisors of the Chongqing International Logistics Hub Park Construction Co.， Ltd， also attended the meeting.

Wang Wen stated that as an important platform to promote international exchanges， the Foreign Affairs Office of the Chongqing Municipal Peoples Government is ready to build a bridge of mutual cooperation and further exchanges in various areas. It is hoped that the U.S. Embassy in China and representatives of American states in China continuously pay attention to and support Chongqing. The Foreign Affairs Office of the Chongqing Municipal Peoples Government will promote the exchanges and cooperation between Chongqing and the U.S. for shared opportunities and growth.

On March 22， the Foreign Affairs Office of Chongqing Municipal Peoples Government held a meeting with organizations of American states in China to share their experiences on economic and trade cooperation. Li Mingquan， Deputy Director-General of Chongqing FAO， presided the conference， with representatives of relevant departments， district governments and over 70 enterprises attending the meeting. The representative of Chongqing Municipal Commission of Commerce gave an introduction to Chongqings development as a pacesetter of inland opening-up as well as opportunities for cooperation with America. The representatives from each state introduced the status quo of the states respectively in hope for better cooperation. Chinese enterprises including Chongqing Dadi Biomedical Science and Technology Industrial park Development Co.，Ltd and Chongqing KangHui Mechanical Manufacturing Co.， Ltd. expressed their wish for deepening cooperation with American states in environmental protection， mechanical manufacturing and other areas.

During the meeting， Cai Hongying， the commercial attaché of the U.S. Embassy in China， introduced the investment climate and the latest policies of the U.S.， and welcomed Chongqing enterprises to invest in the U.S. She also said that through this visit， she saw the huge development potential and market capacity of Chongqing， and would spare no effort to attract more American enterprises to settle in Chongqing. The visit showed the great importance governments of U.S. states and cities attached to economic and trade exchanges with China. Li Mingquan said that cooperation between sub-national governments is an important part of strengthening Sino-US friendship， and he wished for more local exchanges between Chongqing and the seven US states to offer all parties business opportunities and mutual benefits.

The delegation also had field visits in Yuzhong District， Shapingba District， High-tech Zone， and Yongchuan District and had exchange meetings with Chongqing enterprises. In Shapingba District， the delegation visited the International Logistic Hub in Inland China Exhibition Center and railway stations， where the delegation saw the construction of inland hubs， the construction and operation of railroad ports， and learned about Chongqings location advantages， international trade cooperation and endeavor in implementing the “Belt and Road” initiative， as well as the development of the Chengdu-Chongqing Twin-hub Mega Region. In High-tech Zone， the delegation visited Xiyong Cross-border E-commerce Industrial Park， learned about the development of cross-border e-commerce and talent incubation， and learned about the advantages and special products of cross-border trade in Chongqing. In Yongchuan District， the delegation visited Yongchuan Planning Exhibition Center， Yongchuan Big Data Industrial Park “Cloud Valley” and Chongqing Vocational College of Intelligent Engineering， and gained an in-depth understanding of Yongchuan Districts potential in big data， smart technology， digital culture and creativity products， unmanned driving and vocational education.

The delegation members all found the visit pleasant and unforgettable. Chongqing has advantages with its geographical location， considerable industry advantages， rapid urban development and abundant resources in culture and tourism. Chongqing government at all levels and departments and enterprises in related areas put Sino-US cooperation high on the agenda and make continuous efforts to promote Chongqings opening-up endeavors. Chongqing has strong potential to cooperate with U.S. states and cities in fields including commerce and trade， advanced manufacturing， transportation and logistics， biology， and information technology. Representatives of state agencies in China will actively promote the corporation in trade and investment as well as personnel exchange between Chongqing and U.S.， creating development opportunities for both sides.

Text and Photos/Chongqing Foreign Affairs Official Account on WeChat

3月21日至24日，应重庆市政府外办邀请，美国阿肯色州、佐治亚州、伊利诺伊州、加利福尼亚州-萨克拉门托市、华盛顿州、宾夕法尼亚州、纽约州等7个州的驻华代表机构及美国驻华大使馆商务处组成代表团访问重庆。

3月23日，市政府副市长张国智会见代表团。张国智代表市政府欢迎各州代表访渝，对大家为推动中美地方友好合作所作的努力和贡献表示感谢。她介绍了重庆经济社会发展近况及双方友好交往情况，并表示，当今世界正经历百年未有之大变局，但中国扩大高水平开放的决心不会变，这将为美各州和在华企业提供巨大的机遇。重庆与美国历史渊源深厚，经贸交流频繁，合作基础良好，希望美各州与重庆建立共同发展的信心，持续推动重庆与美国的务实合作。

美国各州驻华协会会长、阿肯色州亚洲商会中国代表处首席代表刘秀萍表示，重庆区位优势突出、发展潜力巨大、科技力量雄厚、历史文化悠久、消费市场庞大，代表团成员看到了很多商机。代表团成员依次发言，表示愿与重庆在商贸投资、物流、新能源汽车、教育等领域加强合作，取得更多实实在在的成果。美国驻华大使馆商务官员苏珏表示，美使馆商务处非常关注中国西南地区的投资发展机遇，期待能与重庆紧密合作，拓展双方广阔的市场潜力，寻求更多在双向贸易和投资方面的合作机会。伊利诺伊州等相关州市代表分别介绍各自在渝寻求合作的重点领域。市政府外办主任王雯、市商务委副主任李巡府、两江新区管委会副主任秦淑斌、西部科学城重庆高新区管委会副主任吴莉、重庆国际物流枢纽园区建设有限责任公司监事会主席罗书权等陪同会见。

王雯在交流中表示，市政府外办作为地方政府促进国际交往的重要平台，愿继续为双方合作搭建桥梁，持续推进各领域的交流。希望美驻华大使馆与各州驻华代表持续关注重庆、支持重庆，市政府外办愿继续推动重庆与美国的交流与合作，共享机遇、共谋发展。

3月22日，市政府外办举办重庆市与美国各州驻华代表机构经贸合作交流会。市政府外办副主任李明全主持会议，市内相关部门、区县以及近80家企业代表出席交流会。市商务委相关负责人介绍重庆内陆开放高地建设情况及对美合作机遇。美国各州代表分别推介所在州情况，共商未来合作。重庆大地生物医药科技产业园、康辉机械等企业在互动发言中表示希望与美相关州市在环保、机械制造等领域加大合作。

交流会上，美国驻华大使馆商务专员蔡红缨介绍美国的投资环境和最新政策，欢迎重庆企业赴美投资。同时也表示，通过此次访问，看到了重庆巨大的发展潜力和市场，将致力于吸引更多美国企业来渝发展。美国州市地方政府重视開展对华经贸交流，各州驻华代表的重庆之行对此充分印证。李明全表示，地方政府间合作是中美友好的重要组成部分，希望开启重庆市与美国7个州的地方交流新篇章，助力各方探寻更广阔商机，实现互利共赢。

在渝期间，代表团还先后前往渝中区、沙坪坝区、高新区、永川区实地考察并出席企业对接会。在沙坪坝区，代表团参观重庆国际物流枢纽园区内陆国际物流枢纽展示中心及铁路口岸，考察内陆枢纽和口岸高地建设情况及铁路口岸建设运营情况，了解重庆的区位优势、国际贸易合作概况以及参与“一带一路”建设和成渝地区双城经济圈建设等情况。在高新区，代表团参访西永跨境电商产业园，考察跨境电商及人才孵化的发展情况，了解重庆跨境贸易的优势产品和特色产品。在永川区，代表团参观永川规划展览馆、云谷·永川大数据产业园和重庆智能工程职业学院，深入了解了永川区在大数据、智能产业、数字文创、无人驾驶、职业教育等方面的发展潜力。

代表团成员纷纷表示，此次访渝经历愉快而难忘，重庆地理位置优越，产业优势突出，城市发展迅速，文旅资源丰富。重庆市各级政府、相关部门及企业重视与美合作，持续推动城市对外开放发展取得良好成绩。重庆在商贸、先进制造、运输物流、生命科学、信息技术等领域与美国州市有很强的互补性，各州驻华机构代表将积极发挥桥梁纽带作用，促进重庆与美国扩大贸易和投资合作，推动两地人员互访，共享发展机遇。

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