Core Viewpoint - The Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle has been elevated to a national strategic priority during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, highlighting its significance in regional development and economic growth [3][4]. Economic Development - The Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle's GDP is projected to increase from 6.4 trillion yuan in 2019 to 8.7 trillion yuan by 2024, representing a growth rate of 5.4% annually, which is 0.5 percentage points higher than the national average [4][5]. - The region's GDP share of the national total is expected to rise from 6.3% in 2019 to 6.5% in 2024, with a 30.3% share of the western region's economy [4]. Strategic Initiatives - The Chongqing Municipal Committee aims to enhance the economic center's influence by optimizing spatial layouts and fostering interaction between Chongqing and Chengdu [5]. - Five key areas of focus include: 1. Building a nationally influential economic center with new trillion-yuan industrial clusters [5]. 2. Establishing a technology innovation center to enhance collaboration in research and development [6]. 3. Developing a high-level financial center to integrate financial markets and services [7]. 4. Promoting cultural tourism through the preservation and utilization of cultural heritage [8]. 5. Strengthening regional cooperation to drive development across the western region [8]. Future Goals - By 2030, the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle aims to solidify its position as a high-quality development hub, with enhanced economic dynamism and collaborative frameworks [5][6][7][8].