Good morning, Chongqing! Today is Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Local Highlights
Twenty-four Chongqing enterprises are participating in the 21st China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair (CISMEF), which recently opened, showcasing the city's innovative vitality. The Chongqing delegation, comprising specialized and innovative "little giant" firms, has set up four dedicated zones: "Modu Intelligent Manufacturing," "High-end Equipment," "Health Technology," and "Fashionable Living," displaying over 100 innovative products. This comprehensive presentation highlights the transformation achievements of Chongqing's advanced manufacturing sector and the innovative energy of its SMEs. Among the most popular attractions at the fair was the "Modu Intelligent Manufacturing" zone, where leading companies like 张雪机车 and 炙焱动力 unveiled their latest generation of fuel-powered motorcycles and high-performance electric off-road bikes, drawing large crowds of buyers and spectators eager to inspect and discuss business deals.
With 510,000 domestic workers in Chongqing, the city is gearing up for a skills competition tailored specifically for migrant workers. From September 6 to 8, the first-ever vocational skills contest for migrant workers from twelve western provinces (regions, cities) will be held in Chongqing. Aimed at "promoting learning, training, evaluation, and employment through competition," the event seeks to facilitate high-quality employment for the rural workforce. Currently, the city boasts 42,000 household service market entities and 510,000从业人员, with the industry's scale growing steadily. The competition features four categories: maternal and infant caregiver, organization and storage specialist, housekeeping attendant, and family caregiver. Aligned with the national vocational standard level three (senior worker), the contest integrates theory with practical operations, with on-site judging. Qualification reviews for contestants have been completed, technical experts and judging panels are fully assembled, scoring criteria are finalized, and event logistics are in the final preparation phase.
Global elites converge on the mountain city as the 2026 IFSC Climbing World Cup kicks off on September 18. The event, scheduled from September 18 to 20 at Datianwan National Fitness Plaza, has attracted 100 elite athletes from around the world, setting new records for both participation scale and competitive level for climbing events in Chongqing. The Climbing World Cup is the highest-level and most influential annual series under the International Federation of Sport Climbing, representing the pinnacle of global speed climbing and often dubbed "F1 on the rock wall." The competition features five events: men's speed, women's speed, men's speed relay, women's speed relay, and mixed speed relay. The total prize purse is 70,000 euros, with all points counting toward athletes' annual world rankings. All races will use the international standard 15-meter speed wall and adopt a "four-lane" format to enhance spectator appeal. Tickets will go on sale starting September 10 via the Damai app and mini-program. A rendering of the competition venue being constructed at Datianwan Stadium was provided by the event organizers.
National Developments
The Ministry of Education has announced the implementation of a "National Action for Teacher Development," focusing on four key areas: spiritual guidance, training quality, equitable development, and care and support. China will pilot the establishment of National Excellence Teacher Academies, serving as experimental fields for cultivating outstanding educators. An "AI + Teacher Development" initiative will be launched, strengthening the teacher center on the National Smart Education Platform and initiating comprehensive AI literacy training for teachers, positioning artificial intelligence as a powerful aid for professional growth. Additionally, programs such as the "County High School Teacher Consolidation and Quality Improvement Action" and the "Border School Outstanding Young Teacher Development Support Plan" will be initiated. Reforms will be made to the "Excellent Teacher Plan" and the "County High School Teacher Leader Plan," while continuing to deepen "group-style" assistance, silver-age lectures, and teacher rotation exchanges.
The Ministry of Natural Resources has announced that service data from China's satellite navigation positioning reference station network has officially begun authorized operations, marking the first time that data from the national Beidou reference station network has been opened for public sharing. The latest figures show the national Beidou reference station network has expanded to 7,569 stations, covering the entire country and providing stable and precise spatiotemporal information support for land planning, disaster warnings, engineering construction, and urban governance. The data now being shared has completed unified registration with the national public data resources system, laying the groundwork for compliant circulation and market-based development. Moving forward, the ministry will continue optimizing the overall layout of national reference stations, deepening data resource development and refined operations, and consolidating the high-precision spatiotemporal data foundation for building a digital China.
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has launched a startup support initiative for AI-focused small and medium-sized enterprises. Over three years, the plan aims to cultivate a large number of AI startup companies in key areas such as industry applications, data services, and intelligent computing power, with the goal of nurturing over 10,000 new technology-intensive and innovative SMEs. The plan calls for building 10 high-standard technology business incubators, 10 national SME public service demonstration platforms (bases), and 10 national-level SME characteristic industry clusters within three years, invigorating the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of AI SMEs and initially establishing a framework for AI to empower the high-quality development of SMEs.
Practical Information
[Today's Weather] September 5, daytime to nighttime: Sunny to partly cloudy across the region, with isolated scattered showers in the afternoon in some areas. Temperatures ranging from 18 to 37°C; in the central urban area, sunny to partly cloudy, with temperatures between 27 and 36°C.