王雯

3月，重慶市委書記、市委外事工作委員會主任袁家軍主持召開六屆市委外事工作委員會第一次會議。袁家軍強調(diào)，要深入學習貫徹黨的二十大精神，深學篤行習近平外交思想，服務國家總體外交，服務國家重大戰(zhàn)略，服務開放型經(jīng)濟發(fā)展，加快建設中西部國際交往中心，堅持謀深做實、久久為功，不斷提升重慶吸引力、影響力、關注度、美譽度，努力在現(xiàn)代化新重慶建設中展現(xiàn)外事新作為，更好助力加快建設內(nèi)陸開放高地。

剛剛過去的2023年，全市外事工作以習近平新時代中國特色社會主義思想為指導，深入學習貫徹黨的二十大精神，聚焦服務國家總體外交、服務國家重大戰(zhàn)略、服務開放型經(jīng)濟發(fā)展、加快建設中西部國際交往中心戰(zhàn)略目標，打造系列具有重慶辨識度的外事工作標志性成果，在建設現(xiàn)代化新重慶中展現(xiàn)外事新作為。

堅持政治引領，把牢外事工作正確方向。我們始終把加強黨對外事工作的集中統(tǒng)一領導作為做好外事工作的根本保證，確保新形勢下全市外事工作始終沿著習近平總書記指引的方向前進；堅持深學篤用習近平外交思想，扎實推動主題教育彰顯“紅巖味”，一體推進理論學習、調(diào)查研究、推動發(fā)展、檢視整改；錨定“三服務一中心”戰(zhàn)略目標，構建完善“四梁八柱”，推進落實重點任務，以大外事服務大開放、促進大發(fā)展。

立足資源稟賦，全力服務保障大國外交。我們在服務元首外交中作出重慶貢獻，紀念史迪威將軍誕辰140周年系列活動等9項國際交流合作事項納入習近平主席外交活動內(nèi)容。我們在服務主場外交中彰顯重慶價值，參加第三屆“一帶一路”國際合作高峰論壇，宣介智能化建設與城市治理經(jīng)驗，推動西部陸海新通道和“一帶一路”科技交流大會納入高質(zhì)量共建“一帶一路”的“八項行動”。我們在服務全球倡議中展現(xiàn)重慶擔當，與斯里蘭卡、尼泊爾合作實施“活力鄉(xiāng)村”建設等“小而美”民生項目，分別納入中國與斯、尼兩國聯(lián)合聲明，面向多個上合組織國家開展減貧培訓，持續(xù)推動國際脫貧減貧事業(yè)向前發(fā)展。

發(fā)揮特色優(yōu)勢，助力國家戰(zhàn)略加強國際合作。我們深入推動成渝地區(qū)雙城經(jīng)濟圈建設國際合作，推動智博會、西洽會、西博會等國際展會平臺共建、資源共享，持續(xù)提升“雙圈”國際影響力。聯(lián)合舉辦2023年中國川渝地區(qū)—湄公河國家地方合作論壇，進一步深化“同飲一江水，命運緊相連”的瀾湄共同體意識。我們持續(xù)推動共建西部陸海新通道，成功舉辦2023年“一帶一路”陸海聯(lián)動發(fā)展論壇等高層級國際會議論壇，更好鏈接東盟、融入全球。發(fā)起成立西部陸海新通道智庫聯(lián)盟，為西部陸海新通道高質(zhì)量發(fā)展提供智力支持。舉辦駐華使節(jié)陸海新通道行活動，持續(xù)深化通道沿線國家經(jīng)貿(mào)、人文等領域交流合作。我們合力推動中新（重慶）戰(zhàn)略性互聯(lián)互通示范項目建設，袁家軍書記率中共代表團訪問新加坡，推動在渝西地區(qū)創(chuàng)新打造樞紐港產(chǎn)業(yè)園和生命科技城等實體化合作項目，挖掘中新合作新增長點。舉辦中新項目聯(lián)合協(xié)調(diào)理事會第七次會議、“新加坡·重慶周”等活動，不斷提升合作共建水平。

推動開放合作，助推全市開放型經(jīng)濟發(fā)展。我們著力推動外事外貿(mào)外資外經(jīng)聯(lián)動發(fā)展，高水平籌辦“一帶一路”科技交流大會等11場重要涉外展會活動，習近平主席分別向智博會和“一帶一路”科技交流大會致賀信。我們積極推動“請進來”，集中組織3批外國駐華使節(jié)團來渝參訪，全年超過115名副部長級以上重要外賓來渝訪問，達成系列合作共識。圍繞打造“33618”現(xiàn)代制造業(yè)集群體系，推動巴斯夫、康寧、蘇伊士等多家世界500強企業(yè)高管來渝訪問，促成三安意法碳化硅合作合資項目等重大外資項目落地。我們大力支持企業(yè)“走出去”，實施“百團千企”國際市場開拓計劃，成功舉辦2023中拉數(shù)字經(jīng)濟論壇，執(zhí)“數(shù)智”之筆共同擘畫中拉數(shù)字經(jīng)濟絢麗畫卷，持續(xù)拓展“渝車出海”國際市場覆蓋面。我們廣泛搭建經(jīng)貿(mào)交流合作平臺，在32個國家和地區(qū)組織開展經(jīng)貿(mào)推介活動，廣泛宣傳新重慶新機遇。建立渝港高層合作會議機制，在經(jīng)貿(mào)、金融等11個領域開展務實合作，持續(xù)鞏固香港作為重慶最大外資來源地和第三大貿(mào)易伙伴地位。

持續(xù)提質(zhì)增效，加快建設中西部國際交往中心。我們迭代升級規(guī)劃設計，重塑中西部國際交往中心建設體系，增設8個專項工作組，明確未來五年重點任務、工作目標、職責分工，實行清單管理、閉環(huán)落實。我們積極培育打造國際交流平臺，墨西哥決定來渝設立領事館，中越聯(lián)合聲明明確支持越方在重慶設立總領館，推動在墨西哥共建拉美地區(qū)首個“魯班工坊”，俄羅斯柴可夫斯基音樂學院來渝聯(lián)合辦學，助力重慶獲評聯(lián)合國教科文組織授予的全球“設計之都”稱號，重慶與世界交流的橋梁越走越寬廣。我們努力推動友城量質(zhì)齊升，完成市對外友協(xié)理事會換屆，統(tǒng)籌130家理事單位開展民間交往。新增10個友城或友好交流城市，國際“朋友圈”越來越大。辦好重慶與西雅圖結好40周年等“逢五逢十”結好周年慶祝活動，友城合作“交匯點”越做越實。我們深入實施民心相通項目，我市組派援巴布亞新幾內(nèi)亞、巴巴多斯醫(yī)療隊累計診治當?shù)鼗颊叱?6.5萬人次，引發(fā)中外媒體廣泛報道；累計實施市長獎學金絲路項目60余個，為“一帶一路”沿線國家培育人才2000余名。支持推動銅梁龍舞等重慶文化精品亮相國際舞臺。組織440名中俄代表團運動員走進9所中小學開展特色文體活動。我們廣泛開展國際傳播，推動成立西部國際傳播中心，創(chuàng)新打造“@重慶@世界”外事活動品牌，開展6場主題活動，生動宣介黨的二十大精神和中國式現(xiàn)代化重慶實踐?！半娨曋袊鴦觥痹谀鞲纭⒏鐐惐葋唵?。47個國家200余名外國媒體記者來渝采訪報道，重慶高質(zhì)量發(fā)展的精彩故事廣受贊譽。

深入變革重塑，持續(xù)提升外事管理服務水平。我們始終踐行外事為民理念，用心用力用情維護海外同胞利益。集中開展為期一個月的“領保護航·‘渝’你同行”海外領事保護宣傳活動，妥善應對全球系列緊急事態(tài)，及時發(fā)布安全提醒，撤離高風險地區(qū)僑民，堅決維護海外重慶市民和機構的安全與合法權益。我們不斷優(yōu)化外事治理，持續(xù)精簡領事認證、APEC商務旅行卡、護照、簽證等外事業(yè)務辦理流程，平均壓縮時限近50%。依托數(shù)字化改革，持續(xù)推進“一站式”辦理，在九龍坡區(qū)開展APEC商務旅行卡協(xié)辦服務站試點工作，不斷增強人民群眾的獲得感。我們持續(xù)提升在渝外籍人士便利化水平，邀請外國領館、涉外機構及企業(yè)代表走進重慶涉外窗口平臺，共同完善提升國際化法治環(huán)境、政務服務環(huán)境、生活環(huán)境等方面舉措，持續(xù)優(yōu)化外商投資環(huán)境。

新重慶建設蹄疾步穩(wěn)，大外事發(fā)展勢頭正勁。新的一年，全市外事系統(tǒng)將深入貫徹落實黨的二十大精神和中央外事工作會議精神，按照市委六屆四次全會要求，圍繞高質(zhì)量發(fā)展主題，胸懷“國之大者”，以更宏闊視野、更有力行動，篤定服務國家總體外交、服務國家重大戰(zhàn)略、服務開放型經(jīng)濟發(fā)展、加快建設中西部國際交往中心戰(zhàn)略目標，踔厲奮發(fā)、篤行不怠，不斷開創(chuàng)全市外事港澳友協(xié)工作新局面，為現(xiàn)代化新重慶建設作出新的更大貢獻。

In promoting Chongqing’s foreign affairs work in 2023， we followed the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era， studied and implemented the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress， and focused on our strategic objective of serving China’s overall diplomatic endeavor， national strategies， and open economy and moving faster towards the Center for International Exchanges in Central and Western China， namely the “Three Services and One Center”. With commitment and dedication， we have made a series of landmark advances with unique “Chongqing characteristics” in foreign affairs work and delivered new accomplishments in building the Modernized New Chongqing.

Upholding Political Guidance and Keeping to the Right Direction of Foreign Affairs Work

We have firmly strengthened the Party’s centralized， unified leadership over foreign affairs and made it the fundamental guarantee for our work. We have ensured that， under new conditions， Chongqing’s foreign affairs work followed the direction pointed out by General Secretary Xi Jinping.

We have studied and put into practice Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy and made concrete efforts to launch education programs while carrying forward the Hongyan Revolutionary Spirit. Combined efforts have been made to advance theoretical study， research， development， and rectification.

We have established the main pillars of foreign affairs with a focus on the strategic objective of “Three Services and One Center”. We have seen through the implementation of key tasks and promoted opening up and development through foreign affairs services.

Supporting Major-Country Diplomacy by Leveraging Our Resources

We have contributed Chongqing’s share to serving head-of-state diplomacy. Nine events of international exchanges and cooperation were included in the diplomatic agenda of President Xi Jinping， such as the Commemorating Events for the 140th Birth Anniversary of General Joseph Stilwell.

We have fulfilled Chongqing’s role in serving diplomatic events hosted by China. Chongqing attended the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation and shared its experience in the application of smart technologies and urban governance. We facilitated the inclusion of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor （ILSTC） and the Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange （BRST） into the eight major steps China will take to support the high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.

We have showcased Chongqing’s responsibility in serving global initiatives. Chongqing cooperated with Sri Lanka and Nepal to promote “small yet smart” livelihood programs， including the demonstration project of “Vibrant Village”. These programs were included in the Joint Statements Between China and Sri Lanka and Between China and Nepal. Chongqing also carried out poverty reduction training sessions with other SCO countries and galvanized global action on poverty alleviation and reduction.

Giving Full Play to Our Unique Strengths and Stepping Up International Cooperation on National Strategies

We have deepened international cooperation on the Chengdu-Chongqing Twin-Hub Mega-Region. Chongqing promoted the joint development and resource sharing of international events， including the Smart China Expo （SCE）， the Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade （WCIFIT）， and the Western China International Fair （WCIF）. The international influence of the Chengdu-Chongqing Twin-Hub Mega-Region was further enhanced. The Sichuan-Chongqing Region of China & Mekong Countries Sub-National Cooperation Forum 2023 was jointly held， carrying forward the spirit of “Shared River， Shared Prosperity” for the Lancang-Mekong community with a shared future.

We have advanced the development of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor. High-level international conferences and forums were held， such as the Belt and Road Forum for Interconnected Land-Sea Development 2023， helping Chongqing better link with ASEAN and the globe. The ILSTC Think Tank Association was launched aiming to provide intellectual support for the high-quality development of the ILSTC. Chongqing also held a series of flagship events， including the Visit to Chongqing by Diplomatic Envoys in China， and deepened economic cooperation， trade， and people-to-people exchanges between Chongqing and countries along the ILSTC.

We have pushed forward the development of the China-Singapore （Chongqing） Demonstration Initiative on Strategic Connectivity （CCI）. Yuan Jiajun， Secretary of the CPC Chongqing Municipal Committee， led a CPC delegation to Singapore. This visit promoted cooperation projects in innovative ways， such as the China-Singapore （Chongqing） Hub Port Industrial Park and the China-Singapore （Chongqing） Life Science and Technology City in Western Chongqing， and explored new growth potential for CCI cooperation. Events like the Seventh China-Singapore （Chongqing） Demonstration Initiative on Strategic Connectivity Joint Steering Council Meeting and the Chongqing Week in Singapore were jointly held， bringing the cooperation with Singapore to new heights..

Advancing Chongqing’s Open Economy Through Opening-Up and Cooperation

We have focused on the interplay of foreign affairs， foreign trade， foreign investment， and international economic cooperation. Chongqing held 11 important international conventions and exhibitions such as the Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange. Congratulatory letters from President Xi Jinping were sent for the successful convening of the Smart China Expo 2023 and the Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange.

We have actively brought in international guests. Chongqing received three groups of diplomatic envoys in China and more than 115 important foreign guests at the vice minister level or above throughout the year， reaching a series of consensus on cooperation. Centered around developing the “3+3+6+18” System of Modern Manufacturing Clusters， Chongqing invited multiple senior executives from Fortune 500 Companies including BASF， Corning， and Suez， and facilitated the establishment of major foreign-funded projects， such as the silicon carbide productivity of San’an STMicroelectronics.

We have doubled efforts to help companies “go global”. Chongqing organized more than 100 delegations comprising over 1，000 companies to go overseas and explore international markets. The China-CELAC Digital Technology Cooperation Forum 2023 was held， drawing a blueprint for the China-CELAC digital economy cooperation with an emphasis on science and technology. Automobiles designed and made in Chongqing were sold to more and more countries worldwide.

We have set up platforms for economic cooperation and trade. Through economic and trade promotion activities in 32 countries and regions， Chongqing extensively presented new opportunities of the New Chongqing to the world. The High-Level Meeting and the Hong Kong/Chongqing Co-Operation Conference was held and made a mechanism for practical collaborations in 11 fields， including economy， trade， and finance. This mechanism will consolidate Hong Kong’s position as Chongqing’s largest source of overseas investment and third-largest trading partner.

Improving Quality and Efficiency and Striving for the Center for International Exchanges in Central and Western China

We have upgraded the master planning and design. The system was restructured for building Chongqing into the Center for International Exchanges in Central and Western China. Eight new taskforces were set up to identify the key tasks， work objectives， and responsibilities for the next five years through measures such as list-based management and closed-loop implementation.

We have cultivated multiple international communication platforms. Mexico decided to set up a consular post in Chongqing. Viet Nam was supported in establishing a Consulate-General in Chongqing as it was set forth in the China-Viet Nam Joint Statement. We also promoted the joint development of the “Luban Workshop” in Mexico， the first of its kind in Latin America. We facilitated the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory in coming to Chongqing for joint music education. We contributed efforts to applying for and receiving the title of the UNESCO City of Design. These endeavors paved Chongqing a broader way to better embrace the world.

We have strengthened our friendship with sister cities while enlarging our circle of friends. The re-election of the Council of the Chongqing People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries was completed. We facilitated 130 council members in carrying out people-to-people exchanges. Chongqing established sister-city ties and friendly cooperative relationships with an additional 10 counterparts around the world， thus enlarging the city’s international circle of friends. Quinquennial or decennial anniversaries， like the 40th anniversary of the sister city relationship between Chongqing and Seattle， were celebrated with special events. More solid cooperation was achieved in areas of common interest with our sister cities.

We have implemented practical projects for people-to-people connectivity. Chongqing dispatched medical teams to Papua New Guinea and Barbados， providing diagnosis and treatment to over 165，000 local patients， and garnering coverage from domestic and international media outlets. Over 60 Mayor’s Scholarship Silk Road projects were carried out and more than 2，000 personnel from BRI partner countries received training. We helped Chongqing cultural masterpieces such as the Tongliang Dragon Dance to make an international presence. We organized a delegation of 440 Chinese and Russian athletes to visit nine primary and secondary schools in Chongqing， engaging in featured cultural and sports activities.

We have extensively pursued international communication endeavors. The Western China International Communication Organization was established. The “@Chongqing @The World” Signature Foreign Affairs Events were rolled out. Six themed activities were held to elaborate on the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress and showcase Chongqing’s practice of Chinese modernization. Moreover， “China Television Theater” programs were launched in Mexico and Columbia. Over 200 foreign media journalists from 47 countries visited Chongqing for interviews and coverage of Chongqing’s high-quality development， which was widely recognized by the audience.

Deepening Reforms and Restructuring for Improved Foreign Affairs Services

We have consistently acted on the philosophy of “foreign affairs for the people”. Great efforts were exerted to safeguard the interests of the fellow Chinese abroad. A month-long communication program on consular protection was organized. We effectively responded to global emergencies， issued timely safety notifications， evacuated Chinese nationals from high-risk areas， and resolutely protected the safety， rights， and interests of overseas Chongqing citizens and organizations.

We have continuously optimized foreign affairs governance. We further streamlined the processes for consular legalization， APEC Business Travel Cards， passports， visas， and other foreign affairs services， reducing the processing time by nearly 50% on average. Empowered by digital technologies， we advanced the one-stop service and rolled out the co-service pilot for APEC Business Cards in Jiulongpo District， continuously giving people a sense of gain.

We have sustained our efforts to facilitate foreign nationals in Chongqing. We invited representatives of consulates-general， foreign-related organizations， and businesses to visit Chongqing’s foreign affairs service platforms， working together to improve Chongqing’s international development in law-based governance， government services， and the living environment. We continued making business easier for international players.

The New Chongqing is experiencing rapid and steady development， and its foreign affairs initiatives are advancing with vibrant momentum. In the new year， Chongqing’s foreign affairs system will fully implement the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress and the Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs and the requirements of the Fourth Plenary Session of the Sixth CPC Chongqing Municipal Committee. We will zoom in on the overarching task of pursuing high-quality development and take a broad vision and stronger actions. Keeping matters of national significance in mind， we will serve China’s overall diplomatic endeavor， national strategies， and open economy， and move faster towards the Center for International Exchanges in Central and Western China. We will work diligently and steadfastly， continue to create new horizons in foreign affairs， Hong Kong and Macao affairs， and sister city relationships， and make new and greater contributions to the development of the Modernized New Chongqing.