CHONGQING, China, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from iChongqing - On April 21, the Stories of the CPC: Achievements of Chongqing in Practicing Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era thematic briefing took place in Chongqing.
Over 200 participants, including political leaders from more than 50 countries, foreign diplomats in China, and international business representatives, attended the event.
The event explored Chongqing's role in Chinese-style modernization, addressing the question of what it truly looks like through featured activities like an Economic and Trade Promotion Meeting, Themed Dialogue Session, and a field visit to Minzhucun community.
At the thematic briefing, six CPC members living and working in Chongqing shared their stories of dedication, shedding light on the city's achievements in fields such as intelligent manufacturing, opening-up, urban governance, rural revitalization, and urban renewal.
One key theme was the ongoing journey of openness, shared by Lyu Sixiang, a train driver from China Railway Chengdu Group's Chongqing Locomotive Depot.
Anna Cordi from Germany was impressed that workers like train drivers and city staff could share their stories at a major event. She said the China Railway Express has reshaped global trade by connecting China and Europe.
Julian Mordarski, Editor-in-Chief of Poland's Dziennik Trybuna, noted that the event deepened his understanding of smart cities. "Chongqing shows how a smart city really works," he said, adding that while Poland lacks similar technology, he sees future possibilities for collaboration with Chinese experts to build a smart city in Poland.
In addition to the story sharing, the event featured expert views, including John Ross, Director of Economic and Business Policy for London's Mayor and Senior Fellow at Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China.
Ross compared Chongqing with London, pointing out the differences in transportation systems and education. "While London and New York are major financial hubs, Chongqing is a global manufacturing powerhouse," he said.
John also highlighted the need for Chongqing, like other major cities, to continue expanding internationally. He suggested that to effectively market a city, the promotion should be centered around its core strengths, with more localized efforts to build upon Chongqing's unique position.
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Chongqing Offers Insights into Chinese-Style Modernization for Global Guests
SINGAPORE, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda is celebrating its 20th birthday on May 19, marking two decades of helping travelers see the world for less. To highlight the occasion, Agoda will run one of its biggest sales campaigns with global discounts of up to 60% between 7-20 May and reaching up to 70% on May 21st.
The milestone event turns a spotlight on Agoda's journey in transforming the travel space by helping millions of global travelers to see the world for less. The sale provides customers with a chance to book dream trips at lower prices while marking Agoda's two decades of pioneering travel innovations.
Although the company began life as a small startup in Phuket, Thailand in 2002, Agoda was officially founded by Michael Kenny and Rob Rosenstein in Singapore in 2005. Agoda was then acquired by Booking Holdings (then Priceline) in 2007.
Headquartered in Singapore, over the years Agoda has evolved into one of the world's fastest-growing online travel platforms and a leading tech employer in Southeast Asia, now employing over 7,000 staff in 27 markets.
Over the past two decades, Agoda has grown its reputation as a preferred travel marketplace with great value deals on a global network of over 5 million properties and 130,000 flight routes in more than 200 markets with 87 million app downloads annually according to Data.ai.
Agoda continues to deliver on its customer promise by investing in world-class technology and using data-driven insights to give its users a personalized experience. Operating in 39 languages and supported by over 100 distinct payment methods, Agoda empowers travelers to book with flexibility and ease across diverse locales
"As Agoda marks 20 years of helping our customers see the world for less, we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than by hosting a sale packed with even more great deals," said Andrew Smith, Senior Vice President of Supply at Agoda. "Over the years, we've always focused on helping our customers enjoy memorable travel experiences by making them easier to book as well as more affordable. We're continuing to invest in new technologies on our platform to ensure we are well placed to do the same thing for the next 20 years and beyond. This is not just about us of course, we're also celebrating Agoda's decades-long partnerships with hotels, airlines, and activity providers across the region. We're very aware and grateful that we work with some of the best partners in the world in order to deliver so many unforgettable experiences for our customers."
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Agoda Hosts Spectacular Sale to Celebrate 20 Years of Travel
Agoda Hosts Spectacular Sale to Celebrate 20 Years of Travel
Agoda Hosts Spectacular Sale to Celebrate 20 Years of Travel
