在圖盧茲工商聯(lián)合會，人大副主任杜黎明（左二）與圖盧茲工商聯(lián)合會官員交換禮物。

杜黎明率團訪問法國、比利時、荷蘭三國

2014年12月14日至22日，應法國圖盧茲市政府、比利時安特衛(wèi)普省政府、荷蘭王國外交部邀請，市人大常委會副主任杜黎明率團對三國進行友好訪問。它們是重慶"渝新歐”國際大通道歐洲起點的貨源集散地和重要輻射區(qū)。

代表團在三國開展了系列活動：一是在法國以當?shù)刈h會與重慶市人大常委會的友好交流為橋梁，促進互信和文化交流。在圖盧茲市，代表團與圖盧茲市參議長Aviv Zonabend先生進行會晤，雙方共同回顧了兩市建立友城關系30多年的歷程，交流了兩市近年來的發(fā)展變化，提出共同努力通過文化、經(jīng)濟、技術等方面合作，深化友誼、促進發(fā)展。二是在比利時以友城為紐帶，推介“渝新歐”國際大通道。與安特衛(wèi)普省副省長盧得維·卡路威先生進行會晤，借助重慶與安特衛(wèi)普省的友城關系，向其介紹“渝新歐”班列運行情況，希望拓展“渝新歐”鐵路延伸線，增加回程班列貨源。三是在荷蘭以外事活動為平臺，促進投資經(jīng)貿(mào)合作。中國駐荷蘭大使陳旭和杜黎明一同應邀出席荷蘭外交部主辦的荷蘭駐重慶總領事館開館儀式，陳旭大使致辭，杜黎明發(fā)表講話。期間，杜與荷蘭外交部官員、鹿特丹市市長等進行會晤，并舉辦經(jīng)貿(mào)推介活動，增進雙方了解，促進雙邊貿(mào)易投資，探討深化合作的初步構想。

重慶有望開通更多直航美國城市航班

2014年12月17日，新上任的美國駐成都總領事館總領事谷立言到訪重慶，參觀了重慶史迪威博物館，并拜會了市政府外僑辦主任朱晞顏，雙方希望努力促成重慶開通更多直航美國航班。

谷立言對重慶史迪威博物館表現(xiàn)出極大興趣。因為祖父是參加過二戰(zhàn)的老兵，曾在尼米茲將軍麾下服役，谷立言對中國抗戰(zhàn)也有一定了解。他將與福特公司商議，對博物館保存的二戰(zhàn)時的美國軍車進行保養(yǎng)、維修。

隨后，谷立言一行拜會了市政府外僑辦主任朱晞顏等人。朱晞顏對谷立言一行表示歡迎。他說，重慶和美國有很好的合作基礎?，F(xiàn)在，重慶只有一個直飛美國芝加哥的航班，還遠遠不夠，希望今后美國駐成都總領事館能夠和重慶市一起努力，盡早促成更多重慶直飛美國城市的航班開通。對此，谷立言表示，他將把這件事作為他在任期間的一項重要工作來抓，力爭促成美國航空等航空公司開通更多直飛重慶的航班。今后將爭取每個月來重慶一次，以促進重慶與美國的經(jīng)濟文化交流。

市政府外僑辦主任助理王廣成、巡視員陳高山等參加相關活動。

韓語演講全國總決賽首次在渝舉行 決出前三強

2014年12月9日上午，第九屆錦湖韓亞杯中國大學生韓語演講大賽總決賽在重慶舉行并決出全國總冠軍。這是重慶首次舉辦大學韓語演講的全國性賽事。

經(jīng)過初賽、復賽、半決賽篩選，來自全國各地的25位韓語專業(yè)大學生最終脫穎而出，來到重慶參加總決賽。經(jīng)過激烈角逐，來自山東大學的張磊摘得桂冠，并由中韓友好協(xié)會副會長、中國駐韓國首任大使張庭延親自頒發(fā)證書和8000元獎學金。來自上海外國語大學的易樂文和來自北京大學的張富分別奪得亞軍和季軍。

此次演講大賽由中國人民對外友好協(xié)會主辦，由中韓友協(xié)、韓中友協(xié)聯(lián)合主辦，由重慶市人民對外友協(xié)和四川外國語大學共同承辦。中韓友好協(xié)會副會長張庭延、重慶市人民對外友協(xié)副會長王廣成、中國人民對外友好協(xié)會亞非部副主任孫學慶作為嘉賓出席并為獲獎學生頒獎。

劉強赴市政府外僑辦調研：今后要舉辦更多在國際上有影響力的大型活動

2014年12月30日，副市長劉強赴重慶市政府外僑辦調研，聽取市政府外僑辦領導班子關于重慶市政府外事僑務辦公室工作的匯報。

劉強指出，2015年，重慶外事僑務工作在圍繞中央外事工作精神和響應市委市政府工作方針的基礎上，要開展一些有影響力的活動，突出重慶的對外開放特征和直轄市地位。他說，今后市政府外僑辦要和市外經(jīng)委協(xié)調合作，舉辦和參與在國際上有影響力的大型活動。

劉強說，2015年重慶外事工作要落實國家“一帶一路”戰(zhàn)略和長江經(jīng)濟帶發(fā)展戰(zhàn)略，建設重慶開放高地，加強國際對接能力，對外資、外商要請進來，大力請，主動請。

市政府副秘書長艾揚主持會議，市政府外僑辦主任朱晞顏匯報了辦工作情況，副主任劉光術、王雯、楊大慶、唐文，紀檢組長郭明遠，副主任龍舟（掛職），主任助理王廣成，巡視員程友祿、陳高山等出席會議。

旅俄僑領張戎軍來渝推動合作

1月8日，世界華僑華人社團聯(lián)合總會副會長、俄羅斯聯(lián)邦圣彼得堡華人華僑協(xié)會會長張戎軍一行拜訪重慶市政府外僑辦，副主任楊大慶參與接待并與之座談。

座談會上，楊大慶對我市的經(jīng)濟發(fā)展、投資環(huán)境和優(yōu)勢產(chǎn)業(yè)等作了簡要介紹，與張戎軍在傳播中國文化、涵養(yǎng)僑務資源等方面形成共識。他表示，國家“一帶一路”戰(zhàn)略和長江經(jīng)濟帶建設為重慶發(fā)展帶來了新的發(fā)展機遇，也為廣大華人華僑在渝投資興業(yè)提供了更為廣闊的平臺，希望僑團僑領充分發(fā)揮作用，推動重慶和圣彼得堡市建立友好合作關系，促進渝俄在經(jīng)貿(mào)、文化、科技等方面的深度交流合作，實現(xiàn)共贏。

Du Liming Visits France,Belgium and the Netherlands

December 14th to 22nd,2014,Deputy Director of the Chongqing Municipal People's Congress,Mr.Du Liming visited the three countries at the invitation of Toulouse city government of France,Antwerp provincial government of Belgium,Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.They are supply distribution center and important area of the beginning in Europe of the “Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe" International Railway.

Three activities were held by the delegation: First was to promote mutual trust and culture communication through friendly exchanges between local parliamentary in France and Chongqing People's Congress as a bridge.The delegation met with the speaker of the senate of Toulouse,Mr.Aviv Zonabend in Toulouse.The two parties jointly reviewed the 30 years of sister-city relations history,shared development and changes of the two cities in recent years,and proposed to deepening friendship and promoting development through cooperation in cultural,economic and technological areas.

Second was to promote "Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe" international Railway in Belgium as its link of sister city.The delegation met with the Deputy Governor of Antwerp,and introduced the operation of the "Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe" international Railway to him,hoped to expand the railway line to increase supplies of the return train.

Third was to promote investment in economic and trade cooperation foreign through activities as a platform in the Netherlands.Chen Xu,Chinese Ambassador to Netherlands and Mr.Du Liming attended the opening ceremony of Netherlands Consulate General in Chongqing hosted by Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs,and both made speeches at the ceremony.During the time they also met with the Netherlands Foreign Ministry officials,the Mayor of Rotterdam,and held economic and trade promotion activities to enhance mutual understanding,promoting bilateral trade and investment,exploring preliminary ideas for deepening cooperation.

王廣成（右二）和谷立言（左二）參觀重慶史迪威博物館。

More Direct Flights Expected to Open from Chongqing to the U.S

On December 17,2014,the newly appointed Consul General of the U.S Consulate General in Chengdu,Mr.Raymond Greene came to Chongqing and visited Chongqing Stilwell Museum,and met with Mr.Zhu Xiyan,Director of the Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Chongqing Government,the two parts hoped to make efforts to promote launching more direct flights to America.

Mr.Raymond showed great interest in Chongqing Stilwell Museum.He said that his grandfather was a veteran who involved in the World War II and had served under General Nimitz,which made him have a certain understanding of China' s Anti-Japanese War.He planed to discuss with Ford Company about the maintenance and repair the United States military vehicles that were saved during World War II in the museum.

Subsequently Mr.Raymond and his party met with Zhu Xiyan.Zhu said,Chongqing and America have a very good basis for cooperation.Right now Chongqing has only one direct flight to Chicago,the U.S,which is not enough.He hoped the United States Consulate General in Chengdu and Chongqing can work together to promote more direct flights to the United States as soon as possible.In this regard,Mr.Raymond said he will take this as an important work during his tenure of the office,strive to promote American Airlines and more companies opening in Chongqing.He will come to Chongqing once a month in future to promote economic and cultural exchanges between Chongqing and America.

The assistant to director of Chongqing Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office,Mr.Wang Guangcheng,inspector Mr.Chen Gaoshan participated in related activities.

Korean Speech of National Competition First time Held in Chongqing

On December 9,2014,the Nineth Kumho Asiana Cup Chinese Korean speech contest final was held in Chongqing and determined the National Champion.It is the first Korean speech of national competition held in Chongqing.

25 college students whose major are Korean majors came to Chongqing to attend the finals.After a fierce competition,Zhang Lei who’s from Shandong University won the first place,Vice Chairman of Sino-Korean Friendship Association,first permanent of Chinese Ambassador to Korea,Mr.Zhang Tingyan issued a certificate and 8000 Yuan scholarship.Yi Lewen from Shanghai International Studies University and Zhang Fu from Beijing University won the second and the third place respectively.

Liu Qiang Goes to Chongqing Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office for Research

On December 30,2014,Vice Mayor of Chongqing Liu Qiang went to Chongqing Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs office for research,of which he heard the work report about.

Liu pointed out that,in 2015,the Chongqing foreign and overseas Chinese Affairs work needs to carry out a number of influential activities,showing characteristics of the opening Chongqing and the status of its own as a municipality revolve around spirit of the Central Foreign Affairs work,and responding the guidelines of the government.He also said that Chongqing Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs office needs to cooperate with Chongqing Foreign Trade and Economic Relations Commission in future to organize and participate more influential international events.

Liu also said that the 2015 Chongqing foreign and overseas Chinese affairs work needs to implement the strategies of "one belt one road" and the Yangtze River economic belt development,building the open Highland of Chongqing,strengthening its international standards and attracting more foreign investment.

Leader of Overseas Chinese Compatriot in Russia Visits Chongqing for Cooperation

On January 8,the Deputy Chairman of the World Federation of Overseas Chinese Association,Deputy Chairman of the overseas Chinese Association of Russian Federation St Petersburg,Mr.Zhang Rongjun visited Chongqing Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office,the deputy director,Mr.Yang Daqing participated in the meeting.

Yang Daqing briefly introduced the economic development,investment environment and competitive industries of Chongqing,and built consensus with Zhang Rongjun in spreading Chinese culture and conservating overseas Chinese Affairs resources.He said,the construction of national strategy of the "one belt one road" and the Yangtze River economic belt development have brought Chongqing new opportunities of development,which also have provided wider platform for overseas Chinese to invest in Chongqing.He hoped to play the unique role of the overseas Chinese,to promote establishing friendly cooperation relationship between Chongqing and St Petersburg city,promoting deep exchange cooperation in trade,culture,and technology with Russia.