Chengdu-Chongqing — Western Region FDI Development Zone
Published: March 25, 2026
Sources & Verification
Primary Source
Chengdu-Chongqing Municipal Governments — Official document ↗
CPG Analysis
Editor summary based on the official source linked above.
Verification
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⚡ Impact at a Glance
Who is affected
Manufacturing companies seeking lower-cost China operations; logistics and supply chain companies; clean energy and electronics manufacturers; agricultural technology companies
Cities / Agencies
Local · Chengdu-Chongqing Municipal Governments
What to do now
Monitor for implementation details. No action required until official implementation documents are published.
Source & verification
Official source · Verification pending
Executive Summary
As part of the "Western Development 3.0" strategy, Chengdu and Chongqing jointly launched a cross-city FDI development zone with enhanced incentives for foreign investors in logistics, clean energy, electronic information, and modern agriculture. The zone bridges the two megacities and leverages the China-Europe Railway Express hub.
Key Points
CIT reduction: qualified enterprises in the zone enjoy 15% CIT rate (western region incentive)
Land costs: industrial land priced 40-60% below coastal equivalents
China-Europe Railway: dedicated freight capacity allocation for foreign-invested manufacturing exporters
Dual-city benefits: companies registered in either city can operate seamlessly across both jurisdictions
Clean energy: preferential electricity rates from Sichuan hydropower grid for energy-intensive industries
Talent: housing subsidies of up to RMB 300,000 for relocating technical personnel
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