Western China

Doing Business in Chongqing

China's largest city by area and western GDP leader - the cheapest major-city base, with a Yangtze River port and the Liangjiang New Area FTZ.

Why Chongqing?

Largest western city by GDP

Lowest operating costs among major cities

Yangtze River port + inland FTZ

🏭 Free Trade Zone

Liangjiang New Area FTZ

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Key Industries

AutomotiveElectronicsChemicalsLogistics

GDP

3.01 trillion RMB

FDI

3.0 billion USD

Setup time

30-45 days

Pros & Cons

✓ Advantages

  • Largest western city by GDP
  • Lowest costs among major cities
  • Yangtze River port access

✗ Challenges

  • Mountainous logistics
  • Humid climate
  • Smaller expat community