The Story Of Chongqing - China’s Megacity | Documentary

Описание: There exists a city in the heart of China, its landscape defined by rugged mountains. This city, known as the "mountain city," holds a remarkable claim – it proudly boasts the title of being the world’s largest city proper. Yet, chances are, you've never heard of it. Welcome to Chongqing, a metropolis teeming with over 30 million inhabitants.

Unlike the majority of the world's largest cities that are by the sea, Chongqing is situated far inland, defying the conventional norm. How did this city, surrounded by mountains and distant from the sea, manage to ascend the ranks to become one of the globe's largest urban centers? Its journey is nothing short of intriguing.

Compared to a country, it would be the 33rd-largest economy and the 45th most populous] These impressive statistics prompt us to question: What factors propelled Chongqing's growth despite its challenging geographical context?

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:02 - History
3:47 - Drivers of Growth - Manufacturing
7:45 - Drivers of Growth - Trade
9:49 - Drivers of Growth - Transportation
12:00 - Drivers of Growth - Strategic Development & Conclusion

Sources:
Wang’s record:    • [4K] Walk in the evening, Chongqing Raffle...  
China Street:    • The living environment of the bottom peopl...  
中国街景 Chinese Street View:    • Driving in Chongqing - This is a city with...  
Aerial China:    • Aerial China:Chongqing full version  

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