Chongqing

Strategically located in the heart of Southwest China, Chongqing serves as a gateway to a vast and rapidly growing market. Nestled within the upper Yangtze River Economic Belt, Chongqing stands as China's fourth municipality, following the ranks of Beijing, Shanghai, and Tianjin.

Beyond its uniqueness, Chongqing bridges China's eastern coast and western interior, playing a pivotal role in the implementation of China's Go West policy. It's also a burgeoning hub for advanced manufacturing, electric vehicles, energy, logistics, and finance in the region.

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In addition, the China-Singapore (Chongqing) Demonstration Initiative on Strategic Connectivity (CCI) represents the third intergovernmental cooperation project between Singapore and China. It encompasses four key areas: Financial Services, Aviation, Transport and Logistics, and Information and Communications Technology. These initiatives collectively highlight Chongqing's vision and commitment to fostering innovation and growth.

Surrounded by mountains on all sides with two large rivers running through the city, Chongqing has the nickname “Mountain Metropolis”. Given its unique environment, you will find buildings and roads that seem to defy gravity by clinging to hills and cliffs.

Explore the rich cultural heritage of Chongqing, a city known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant traditions, and mouthwatering cuisine. From the bustling streets of the city center to the serene beauty of the surrounding mountains, Chongqing offers a unique blend of urban excitement and natural beauty that will captivate your senses and inspire your creativity.

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Chongqing is quickly emerging as a hotbed for startups, with a burgeoning ecosystem that fosters creativity, collaboration, and growth. Launching in 2024, Chongqing is the fifth NOC location in China and the only one in Western China. From tech startups and e-commerce ventures to green energy initiatives, the city is buzzing with entrepreneurial energy, and the NOC six-month programme offers a myriad of opportunities for ambitious students like you.

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Ma Ning
Ma Ning

Ma Ning is the founder and CEO of First Startup, which has 16 innovation centers in 10 cities in China In 2011, he founded 支点联游 and successfully created the world's largest Windows Phone-based cloud gaming social platform OpenXLive, which received two rounds of financing. He was awarded the title of “苏州工业园区领军人才” (Leading Talent of Suzhou Industrial Park) in 2014 and the honor of “中关村创业未来之星” (Future Star of Zhongguancun Entrepreneurship). Prior to that, he has worked in Microsoft Asia Engineering Institute and Vimicro Electronics

Outside of work, he is also the Deputy Director of the Center for Industrial Cooperation of the Digital Economy and Digital Trade Committee of the China World Trade Organization Research Association. He also serves as the Jiangsu Province Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Mentor and the honorary director and mentor of Chongqing Angel Club.