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40年前，一聲春雷，拉開改革開放大幕。

潮涌兩江，這是最激動人心的40年，巴渝兒女意氣風(fēng)發(fā)，乘著改革開放的東風(fēng)，實現(xiàn)一個又一個零的突破、一次又一次敢為人先的探索，推動了重慶的發(fā)展繁榮。

潮涌兩江，這是重慶經(jīng)濟(jì)增長最快的40年，是群眾得到實惠最多的40年，是巴渝大地發(fā)生巨變的40年。重慶扎扎實實構(gòu)筑起經(jīng)濟(jì)高地和建設(shè)輻射通道，從一個內(nèi)陸山城生長為國家的中心城市。

潮涌兩江，這是爬坡上坎負(fù)重前行的40年，一步一個腳印，重慶終于屹立于中國經(jīng)濟(jì)版圖之上，真正而準(zhǔn)確地發(fā)揮了長江上游經(jīng)濟(jì)中心的作用，成為中國改革開放的急先鋒，成為一座朝氣蓬勃的魅力之城。

站在新的歷史節(jié)點，重慶將不負(fù)囑托，不辱使命，只爭朝夕，力爭上游……

Forty years ago, the first thunderclap of spring kicked off the reform and opening up policy.

The past four decades witnessed the most exciting development in Liangjiang New Area. People in Bayu joined the bandwagon of reform and opening up, making a string of breakthroughs and discoveries, thereby facilitating Chongqing's prosperity.

The past four decades stood as a monument to Chongqing's fastest economic growth. In addition, residents who experienced dramatic changes were also disproportionately benefited over past four decades. With economic highlands and radiation channels, this inland mountain city, Chongqing, has grown into China's central city.

Over past four decades, Chongqing moved forward with burdens. Step by step, Chongqing has become an integral part of China's economic structure and started to play its essential role of economic center in the upper reaches of Yangtze river. It has become the pioneer of China's reform and opening up policy as well as a vibrant city with its own charm.

Standing at a new historic starting point, Chongqing is well-prepared to stay committed to pursuing its glorious mission, cherishing time and making progress.