Visitors watch Bianlian performance, or face-changing, a part of the Sichuan opera, during the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, May 22, 2025. The fair kicked off in Chongqing on Thursday, attracting over 1,300 enterprises from 39 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)
CHONGQING, May 22 (Xinhua) — The 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade kicked off in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality on Thursday, with on-site project agreements exceeding 200 billion yuan (about 27.8 billion U.S. dollars).
The event invited Thailand as the guest country of honor, Sichuan Province as the permanent guest province, and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as a newly added guest city.
The fair attracted over 1,300 enterprises from 39 countries and regions, including 56 central state-owned enterprises, 47 Fortune Global 500 companies, 93 multinational corporations, and 286 leading private firms.
According to the organizing committee, manufacturing and modern service industries accounted for over 75 percent of the total contracted projects, spanning sectors such as aerospace, advanced materials, energy, and smart equipment. ■
Visitors look at an unmanned aerial vehicle during the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, May 22, 2025. The fair kicked off in Chongqing on Thursday, attracting over 1,300 enterprises from 39 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)
People visit the pavilion of Thailand, the guest country of honor, during the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, May 22, 2025. The fair kicked off in Chongqing on Thursday, attracting over 1,300 enterprises from 39 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)
Visitors taste Chongqing hotpot during the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, May 22, 2025. The fair kicked off in Chongqing on Thursday, attracting over 1,300 enterprises from 39 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)
A merchant from South Korea (1st R) introduces his products to visitors during the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, May 22, 2025. With on-site project agreements exceeding 200 billion yuan (about 27.8 billion U.S. dollars), the fair kicked off in Chongqing on Thursday, attracting over 1,300 enterprises from 39 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)
Visitors learn about Sirius, an intelligent four-legged robot, during the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, May 22, 2025. With on-site project agreements exceeding 200 billion yuan (about 27.8 billion U.S. dollars), the fair kicked off in Chongqing on Thursday, attracting over 1,300 enterprises from 39 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)
A foreign merchant promotes his products to a visitor during the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, May 22, 2025. With on-site project agreements exceeding 200 billion yuan (about 27.8 billion U.S. dollars), the fair kicked off in Chongqing on Thursday, attracting over 1,300 enterprises from 39 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)
This photo taken on May 22, 2025 shows an exhibition board of the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality. With on-site project agreements exceeding 200 billion yuan (about 27.8 billion U.S. dollars), the fair kicked off in Chongqing on Thursday, attracting over 1,300 enterprises from 39 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
Visitors experience a new energy vehicle during the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, May 22, 2025. With on-site project agreements exceeding 200 billion yuan (about 27.8 billion U.S. dollars), the fair kicked off in Chongqing on Thursday, attracting over 1,300 enterprises from 39 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
This photo taken on May 22, 2025 shows a signing ceremony of major projects during the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality. With on-site project agreements exceeding 200 billion yuan (about 27.8 billion U.S. dollars), the fair kicked off in Chongqing on Thursday, attracting over 1,300 enterprises from 39 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
A carpet merchant from Afghanistan introduces his products during the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, May 22, 2025. With on-site project agreements exceeding 200 billion yuan (about 27.8 billion U.S. dollars), the fair kicked off in Chongqing on Thursday, attracting over 1,300 enterprises from 39 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)
Visitors inquire about cultural and creative products during the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, May 22, 2025. With on-site project agreements exceeding 200 billion yuan (about 27.8 billion U.S. dollars), the fair kicked off in Chongqing on Thursday, attracting over 1,300 enterprises from 39 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
This photo taken on May 22, 2025 shows the opening ceremony of the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality. With on-site project agreements exceeding 200 billion yuan (about 27.8 billion U.S. dollars), the fair kicked off in Chongqing on Thursday, attracting over 1,300 enterprises from 39 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
Guests attend the opening ceremony of the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, May 22, 2025. With on-site project agreements exceeding 200 billion yuan (about 27.8 billion U.S. dollars), the fair kicked off in Chongqing on Thursday, attracting over 1,300 enterprises from 39 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
