Chongqing, located in the western part of China along the upper reaches of the Yangtze River and covering 82,400 square kilometers, boasts a substantial population of 31.91 million. This city is a strategic pivot in the grand Western Development strategy of China, serving as a critical junction where the Belt and Road Initiative and the Yangtze River Economic Belt converge. It is a focal point for national strategies such as the Chengdu-Chongqing economic zone, the Western Land-Sea New Corridor, and the high-quality development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt. Chongqing is also a hub for strategic channels including the China-Europe Railway Express, the Yangtze River’s golden waterway, and the Chongqing-Northeastern China-Russia train service. Open platforms like the Sino-Singapore Connectivity Initiative, the Liangjiang New Area, and the Western (Chongqing) Science City are concentrated here, making Chongqing a unique force in leading and driving openness in Western China and the nation’s broader southern and western outreach efforts. The presence of the Sino-German Industrial Parks in Liangjiang New Area, Yongchuan, and the upcoming Jiulongpo Sino-German Industrial Park provides a robust support system for German businesses in Chongqing.

Chongqing’s ties with Germany are robust and thriving, with frequent high-level interactions. German enterprises have become an integral part of Chongqing’s high-quality manufacturing sector. Up to now, German manufacturers have invested in 25 industries in Chongqing, spanning automotive, machinery, consumer products, and chemicals. Renowned German firms such as Siemens, Continental AG, and Bosch have set up research and development centers in Chongqing, driving comprehensive progress in fields like new energy, advanced materials, and intelligent connected vehicles.