On May 9, the “Chongqing Meets Manila” livestream exchange event, jointly organized by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Philippines, the Western China International Communication Organization, and the Jiulongpo District Culture and Tourism Development Commission of Chongqing, was held simultaneously at Minzhu Village in Jiulongpo District, Chongqing, and Parklinks Open Grounds Park in Pasig, Metro Manila.

Taking the launch of the Chongqing-Manila direct flight as an opportunity, the event connected the two cities through  cross-border livestream interactions. Top Filipino KOLs shared their real-time experiences exploring Chongqing, while highlighting the city’s cultural and tourism attractions as well as its electric vehicle industry. Interactive lucky draws were also held on site, attracting nearly 10,000 local participants in Manila.

During the event, tourism organizations from China and the Philippines signed strategic cooperation agreements and will further promote cooperation in areas including short drama production, new media talent incubation and Multi-Channel Network, further deepening people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.