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Chongqing Unveils 'Emotional Economy' Strategy to Boost Growth

1/30/2026

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Chongqing will push an "emotional economy" to boost growth in 2026, per Mayor Hu Henghua.
The city aims to strengthen domestic demand and advance manufacturing while maintaining its car production hub status.
In 2025, Chongqing surpassed Shenzhen as the top car producer, manufacturing 2.78 million vehicles, though growth reached 5.3%.
The upcoming national lianghui will outline China's growth priorities for the next five years, emphasizing domestic demand and service sector.

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Chongqing will push an "emotional economy" to boost growth in 2026, per Mayor Hu Henghua.
The city aims to strengthen domestic demand and advance manufacturing while maintaining its car production hub status.
In 2025, Chongqing surpassed Shenzhen as the top car producer, manufacturing 2.78 million vehicles, though growth reached 5.3%.
The upcoming national lianghui will outline China's growth priorities for the next five years, emphasizing domestic demand and service sector.