Chongqing is doubling down on its ambition to become a global nexus for high-tech manufacturing, unveiling a comprehensive action plan for 2026–2030 aimed at elevating the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle. At the heart of this strategy is the development of a 'Smart Connected New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Capital,' a move that signals the city’s transition from a traditional industrial powerhouse to a leader in the next generation of mobility. The municipality intends to reshape the entire automotive ecosystem, from component supply chains to after-market services, while cementing its lead in autonomous driving technology.
Central to this vision is a collaborative infrastructure project with neighboring Sichuan province, focusing on the creation of three strategic 'corridors.' The 'Hydrogen Corridor' and 'Electric Corridor' are designed to solve the critical infrastructure bottlenecks currently hampering the logistics of green transport. Meanwhile, the 'Smart Walking Corridor' will integrate Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology, providing the sensory and digital foundation necessary for large-scale autonomous vehicle deployment across the rugged terrain of Southwest China.
Beyond transportation, the plan outlines a roadmap for several trillion-yuan industrial clusters. This includes a heavy emphasis on the next generation of electronic information manufacturing, with a specific goal to launch over 20 'hit' AI-integrated terminal products by 2030. By fostering innovation in advanced materials and high-end equipment manufacturing, Chongqing seeks to insulate its economy from shifting global trade patterns by building a robust, self-reliant technological base that serves both domestic and international markets.
The strategic partnership with Sichuan is a critical component of China’s broader 'Western Development' strategy. By aligning their industrial goals, the two regions aim to form a combined economic engine capable of rivaling the coastal powerhouses of the Pearl River Delta and the Yangtze River Delta. This integration is expected to yield synergies in software services, food processing, and consumer goods, creating a diversified economic landscape that leverages the deep talent pools of both Chengdu and Chongqing.