It became the world's largest city in 1997 when the central government, by administrative edict, incorporated a huge area adjacent to the city into what is now the Chongqing municipality.

Widely acknowledged as the largest industrial and economic center in southwestern China, Chongqing City is a popular destination for travelers with its hilly slopes, rivers, night views and spicy ...

In addition, more than 1,300 people move into the city daily, adding almost US$15 million to the local economy. Chongqing is China's third largest centre for motor vehicle production and the largest ...

The event explored Chongqing's role in Chinese-style modernization, addressing the question of what it truly looks like ...