重慶市&巴拿馬省、巴南區(qū)&三條市友好城市市長(zhǎng)圓桌會(huì)上共謀智能化發(fā)展

□ 文/本刊記者 劉丁睿

巴拿馬省省長(zhǎng)拉法埃爾·皮諾·平托（左）與重慶市委副書記、市長(zhǎng)唐良智（右）簽署建立友好市省關(guān)系諒解備忘錄。 攝影/唐安冰

2018年8月23至25日，首屆中國(guó)國(guó)際智能產(chǎn)業(yè)博覽會(huì)（簡(jiǎn)稱：智博會(huì)）舉辦期間，在2018中國(guó)·重慶國(guó)際友好城市市長(zhǎng)圓桌會(huì)議上，巴拿馬省省長(zhǎng)拉法埃爾·皮諾·平托與重慶市委副書記、市長(zhǎng)唐良智共同簽署了《建立友好市省關(guān)系諒解備忘錄》，重慶市與巴拿馬省正式締結(jié)為友好省市；與此同時(shí)，重慶市巴南區(qū)與日本新潟縣三條市簽署了《中華人民共和國(guó)重慶市巴南區(qū)和日本國(guó)新潟縣三條市締結(jié)友好城市關(guān)系備忘錄》，巴南區(qū)與三條市正式締結(jié)友城關(guān)系。

巴拿馬運(yùn)河。

重慶市&巴拿馬省

巴拿馬（The Republic of Panama），位于中美洲最南部，與哥倫比亞、哥斯達(dá)黎加接壤。總面積雖然只有7萬(wàn)多平方公里，但卻是中美洲最發(fā)達(dá)的國(guó)家。其經(jīng)濟(jì)重點(diǎn)是服務(wù)業(yè)，以金融、貿(mào)易和旅游業(yè)為主，金融業(yè)和轉(zhuǎn)口貿(mào)易較發(fā)達(dá)。2007年被《福布斯》評(píng)為十大游覽勝地之一；2016年巴拿馬被《國(guó)際生活》雜志評(píng)選為全球23個(gè)最適宜養(yǎng)老的國(guó)家中的第一位；巴拿馬還在蓋洛普各國(guó)幸福感榜單中連續(xù)兩年排名第一，因此她也被譽(yù)為“全世界最幸福的地方”。

巴拿馬最為人熟知的便是聞名世界的巴拿馬運(yùn)河（Panama Canal），其橫穿巴拿馬地峽，連接太平洋和大西洋，是重要的航運(yùn)要道，亦是巴拿馬重要的經(jīng)濟(jì)來(lái)源，被譽(yù)為世界七大工程奇跡之一的“世界橋梁”。

巴拿馬省是巴拿馬10個(gè)省級(jí)行政區(qū)之一（巴拿馬劃為10個(gè)省和5個(gè)印第安居民區(qū)），省會(huì)巴拿馬城是國(guó)家首府、國(guó)際著名金融中心。巴拿馬省位于巴拿馬運(yùn)河?xùn)|岸的太平洋沿岸，其地勢(shì)較低，東北部是圣布拉斯山脈，是海拔最高的地方。境內(nèi)叢林密布、河流眾多。該省還擁有巴拿馬灣的一系列島嶼，最重要的是位于巴拿馬城東南90公里處的珍珠群島。

重慶市，是中華人民共和國(guó)中西部唯一的直轄市，長(zhǎng)江上游地區(qū)經(jīng)濟(jì)、金融、科創(chuàng)、航運(yùn)和商貿(mào)物流中心，西部大開發(fā)重要的戰(zhàn)略支點(diǎn)、“一帶一路”和長(zhǎng)江經(jīng)濟(jì)帶重要聯(lián)結(jié)點(diǎn)以及內(nèi)陸開放高地。

以江城、山城揚(yáng)名的重慶，地處中國(guó)內(nèi)陸西南部，東鄰湖北、湖南，南靠貴州，西接四川，北連陜西，是中國(guó)西南地區(qū)融貫東西，匯通南北的綜合交通樞紐。重慶江北國(guó)際機(jī)場(chǎng)居中國(guó)內(nèi)陸“十大”空港之一，果園港是中國(guó)內(nèi)河規(guī)劃建設(shè)的最大的水、鐵、公聯(lián)運(yùn)港，在交通方面擁有得天獨(dú)厚的優(yōu)勢(shì)。

重慶亦是中國(guó)著名的歷史文化名城，具有3000多年的悠久歷史，以重慶為中心的古巴渝地區(qū)是巴渝文化的發(fā)祥地，孕育了燦爛的文化和輝煌的文明。

重慶市與巴拿馬省雙邊正式建立友好市省關(guān)系，標(biāo)志著雙方同意在平等互利的基礎(chǔ)上，共同促進(jìn)兩地人民之間的友好交往和經(jīng)濟(jì)、貿(mào)易往來(lái)，并進(jìn)一步增進(jìn)合作共識(shí)，拓展交流領(lǐng)域，深化在互聯(lián)網(wǎng)、大數(shù)據(jù)、人工智能等領(lǐng)域的交往合作。此外，雙方還同意聯(lián)合高等院校、職業(yè)學(xué)校等力量，培養(yǎng)互聯(lián)網(wǎng)、大數(shù)據(jù)、人工智能方面的新生力量。

巴南區(qū)&三條市

日本，位于東亞，領(lǐng)土由北海道、本州、四國(guó)、九州4個(gè)大島及7200多個(gè)小島組成，總面積37.8萬(wàn)平方公里。日本是一個(gè)高度發(fā)達(dá)的國(guó)家，也是世界第三大經(jīng)濟(jì)體。其發(fā)達(dá)的制造業(yè)是國(guó)民經(jīng)濟(jì)的主要支柱，科研、航天、制造業(yè)、教育水平均居世界前列。此外，以動(dòng)漫、游戲產(chǎn)業(yè)為首的文化產(chǎn)業(yè)和發(fā)達(dá)的旅游業(yè)也是其重要象征。日本的傳統(tǒng)文化代表以茶道、花道、書道為主。

新潟縣（Niigata），位于日本本州島中北部，地處日本最長(zhǎng)的河流信濃川和阿賀野川兩大河流形成的沖積平原，有著漫長(zhǎng)且富于變化的海岸線。其自然資源豐富，交通發(fā)達(dá)，擁有新干線高速鐵路、國(guó)際機(jī)場(chǎng)和國(guó)際貿(mào)易港，是日本國(guó)內(nèi)、日本海沿岸的中心城市和交通樞紐，也是日本重要的稻米產(chǎn)區(qū)。2007年4月新潟正式升級(jí)為擁有縣（省級(jí)）權(quán)限的“政令指定城市”（相當(dāng)于中國(guó)的“計(jì)劃單列市”）。

新潟縣三條市，是新潟縣內(nèi)少數(shù)的幾個(gè)工業(yè)城市，其位于新潟縣的中心地帶，東邊茂綠的森林一直延伸到福島縣的邊界，伊卡拉什河就是由這里流向堿市的邊界。從西北方向看，日本最長(zhǎng)的河流信濃川河流橫鶚該地區(qū)，形成了一個(gè)富饒的農(nóng)業(yè)種植區(qū)，適于種植桃子、梨子及其他水果和水稻。從東京搭乘上越新干線（高速列車）到三條市三神站只有2個(gè)小時(shí)的車程，也可通過(guò)北陸高速公路前往三重津，享受沿途的現(xiàn)代都市和環(huán)繞三條市的美麗山脈風(fēng)光。

巴南區(qū)工業(yè)園區(qū)。 攝影/石榮貴

日本新潟縣三條市冬日景觀。

三條市因金屬制品聞名日本，特色產(chǎn)業(yè)為汽車零部件和建筑鋼材等金屬制造業(yè)，主要產(chǎn)品出口歐洲。其金屬品制造始于1720年，19世紀(jì)中葉，刃具、家庭用金屬品工業(yè)相當(dāng)發(fā)達(dá)。

巴南區(qū)地處重慶主城區(qū)西南部，旅游資源豐富。有魚洞烏皮櫻桃、五布柚等地理標(biāo)志產(chǎn)品，以及南溫泉、東溫泉、圣燈山國(guó)家森林等景區(qū)景點(diǎn)。

巴南區(qū)歷史文化厚重，早在3000多年前的商代，巴人就在此繁衍生息、立國(guó)建都。作為巴國(guó)的發(fā)源地和傳承之地，3000年巴文化源遠(yuǎn)流長(zhǎng)。歷史上，先后涌現(xiàn)出“寧拋頭顱不丟寸土”的英雄將軍巴蔓子、“革命軍中馬前卒”鄒容、孫中山大元帥府秘書長(zhǎng)楊滄白、新中國(guó)首任女大使丁雪松等杰出人物，擁有“接龍吹打”“木洞山歌”國(guó)家級(jí)非物質(zhì)文化遺產(chǎn)、南泉抗戰(zhàn)舊址群等豐富文化資源。

自2016年11月，巴南區(qū)與三條市簽署《建立友好合作關(guān)系備忘錄》以來(lái)，雙邊合作領(lǐng)域不斷拓展，合作關(guān)系也進(jìn)一步加深。首屆智博會(huì)上，巴南區(qū)與三條市正式締結(jié)友好城市關(guān)系，標(biāo)志著雙邊關(guān)系發(fā)展進(jìn)入新時(shí)期。

圖片/市政府外事僑務(wù)辦 巴南區(qū)委宣傳部提供

During the first Smart China Expo (hereinafter referred to as SCE) from August 23 to 25, 2018, Rafael Pino Pingto, the governor of Panama Province, and Tang Liangzhi, the deputy secretary of the Chongqing Municipal Party Committee and the mayor of Chongqing,signed Memorandum of Understanding on Establishing Sister Cities Relationships during the programme of 2018 Mayors' Roundtable for International Sister Cities of Chongqing-Smart Innovation for Better Life, which means the formal establishment of Sister Cities between Chongqing and Panama Province. At the same time, Banan District,Chongqing Municipality and Sanjo City of Niigata Prefecture, Japan signed Memorandum of Sister Cities Relationships Between Banan District, Chongqing, People's Republic of China and Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, which means the formal establishment of Sister Cities relationship between Banan District and Sanjo City.

Chongqing & Panama Province

The Republic of Panama, located in the southernmost part of Central America, borders Colombia and Costa Rica. Although the total coverage is only over 70,000 square kilometers, it is the most developed country in Central America. Its economy is focused on the service industry, which is dominated by finance, trade and tourism, and the financial industry and entrepot trade go well. In 2007,it was named one of the top ten tourist attractions by Forbes. In 2016, Panama was award as the first among the 23 most suitable countries in the world by International Living. Panama is ranked first in Gallup’s list of happiness for two consecutive years as well, so it is also known as “the happiest place in the world”.

Panama is best known for its world-famous Panama Canal, which crosses the Isthmus of Panama and connects the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. It is a significant shipping route and an important economic source for Panama. Besides,Panama Canal, the “World Bridge”, is regarded as one of the seven wonders of the world.

Panama Province is one of the 10 provincial-level administrative regions of the Republic of Panama(Panama is divided into 10 provinces and 5 Indian residential areas), and Panama City is the capital of the country and a renowned international financial center. Panama Province is located on the Pacific coast of the east coast of Panama Canal. It has a low terrain and its northeast is the San Blas Mountains,the highest elevation. There are many jungles and rivers in the territory. The province also has a series of islands in the Panama Bay, the most important of which is the Pearl Islands, 90 kilometers southeast of Panama City.

Chongqing Municipality, the only municipality in the central and western China, directly under the Central Government of the People's Republic of China, is the economic, financial, science and technology, shipping and trade logistics center in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. It is a significant strategic stronghold for the development of the western region, an important link between the “Belt and Road” and the Yangtze River Economic Belt, and the trailblazer of opening up in inland China as well.

Chongqing, famous for its rivers and mountains,is located in the southwest of China, bordering Hubei and Hunan to the east, Guizhou to the south,Sichuan to the west, and Shaanxi to the north.It is a comprehensive transportation hub in the southwestern China, which goes from east to west,from north to south. Its Jiangbei International Airport is one of the “Top Ten” airports in the mainland. The Guoyuan Port is the largest water, rail and public transport port of China’s inland river planning and construction, which has unique advantages in transportation.

Chongqing, a famous historical and cultural city in China, has a long history of more than 3,000 years.The old Bayu region, centered on Chongqing, is the birthplace of Bayu culture and has fostered splendid culture and brilliant civilization.

The establishment of Sister Cities relationships between Chongqing and Panama Province means on the basis of equality and mutual benefit, the two parties agree to jointly promote friendly communications, economic and trade exchanges between the two peoples, and further enhance cooperation consensus and expand exchanges, and deepen exchanges and cooperation in the fields of the Internet, big data and artificial intelligence. What’s more, the two parties agree to unite institutions of higher learning, vocational schools and others to cultivate new forces in the Internet, big data and artificial intelligence.

Banan District & Sanjo City

Japan, located in East Asia, consists of Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu and more than 7,200 small islands, with a total coverage of 378,000 square kilometers. Japan is a highly developed capitalist country and the third largest economy in the world. The manufacturing industry is the mainstay of the national economy, and Japan leads the world in the scientific research, aerospace,manufacturing and education as well. Besides, the cultural industry led by animation and game industry,and developed tourism are also significant symbols.The representatives of traditional Japanese culture include tea ceremony, ikebana and calligraphy.

Niigata, located in the north central part of Honshu Island, Japan, is located in an alluvial plain formed by two rivers, Chikumagawa (the longest river in Japan) and Aganogawa, with a long and varied coastline. It is rich in natural resources and developed in transportation. It enjoys Shinkansen high-speed railways, an international airport and international trading ports, which is a central city and transportation hub in Japan and along the Sea of Japan, and a significant rice producing area in Japan.In April 2007, Niigata was officially upgraded to a“designated city under government order” with the authority of the county (provincial level) (equivalent to China’s “specifically designed city in the state plan”).

Sanjo City is one of the few industrial cities in Niigata Prefecture. The featured industries is metal manufacturing, including auto parts and construction steel, and the main products are exported to Europe.The manufacture of metal products began in 1720.In the middle of the 19th century, the metal products industry for cutting tools and households went well.

Banan District is located in the southwest of the Proper City of Chongqing, with rich tourism resources. There are aubergine cherries in Yudong,pomelo in Wubu town and other famous products,as well as tourist attractions, such as South Hot Spring, East Hot Spring and Shengdeng Mountain National Forest.

Banan District is rich in history and culture. More than 3,000 years ago, in the Shang Dynasty, the Ba people procreated here and established the capital.As the birthplace and inheritance of Ba, the culture of Ba has a long history, with 3,000 years. In history,there was heroic generals Ba Manzi, who “would rather sacrifice than give up the land”, Zou Rong,who is “the selfless soldier of the revolutionary army”,Yang Cangbai, who is the secretary general of Grand Marshal House of Sun Yat-sen, and Ding Xuesong,who is the first female ambassador of New China. It enjoys national intangible cultural heritages, such as“blowing and percussion music in Jielong town”, “folk songs in Mudong town”, and rich cultural resources,including Nanquan anti-Japanese war site.

Since November 2016, when Banan District and Sanjo City signed Memorandum of Understanding on Friendship and Cooperation, the bilateral cooperation areas have been continuously expanded and the cooperation relationship has further deepened. At the first SCE, Banan District and Sanjo City became sister cities relationship, marking the development of bilateral relationships into a new era.

Photo: Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Chongqing,provided by publicity department of Banan District committee