One Moon Over Two Cities: Manila Embraces the "Chongqing Wave"

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "Chongqing Meets Manila – A Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration" opened at SM Mall of Asia on September 12, drawing around 400 guests from political, business, cultural, educational and tourism circles of both countries, along with overseas Chinese and students.

Hosted by the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines and the Information Office of the Chongqing Municipal People's Government and organized by the Western China International Communication Organization (WCICO), the two-day festival features a cultural performance, seven themed exhibitions and city and brand presentations, bringing Bayu culture, Mid-Autumn traditions, Chongqing cuisine and "Made in Chongqing" innovations to Manila.

Zhou Zhiyong, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines, said: "For a thousand years, the Maritime Silk Road has brought not only trade in goods, but also exchanges in culture, art, ideas and friendship between China and the Philippines. Today, through an event, a conversation, a dish and a smile, we come to know each other better and grow closer."

Maria Christina G. Aquino, Assistant Secretary of the Philippine Department of Tourism, noted that China is now the Philippines' fourth-largest tourist source market, with nearly 320,000 Chinese arrivals as of September 9. "I have already tasted some of them in advance, and they were all delicious," she said of the mooncakes on site.

Wu Changfan, Deputy Director-General of the Publicity Department of the CPC Chongqing Municipal Committee, said the festival turns the May online encounter into an in-person gathering, and that Chongqing looks forward to deeper cooperation with Manila in people-to-people exchanges, tourism promotion and trade, welcoming more Filipino friends to experience "Majestic Landscapes, Dynamic Chongqing."

The performances won warm applause, while booths on intangible heritage, "Study in Chongqing," traditional Chinese food and new energy vehicles drew steady crowds.

At the "China, An Opportunity: Chongqing Brands" promotion conference, Zhang Li of the CPC Chongqing Liangjiang New Area Committee highlighted new energy vehicles and HIFU technology already benefiting Philippine patients, as Happyyou International Travel signed a cooperation agreement with Philippine tourism organizations. Southwest University, Changan Automobile and Air China also presented study, industry and direct-flight opportunities.

A continuation of the May "Flying Across Mountains and Seas" twin-city campaign, the festival provides a face-to-face platform for Chongqing and the Philippines to explore cooperation in culture and tourism, education, automotive and beyond.

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One Moon Over Two Cities: Manila Embraces the "Chongqing Wave"

• Showcasing SemiMarket and AI Sourcing Solutions to Enhance Semiconductor Supply Chain Efficiency and Connectivity

NEW DELHI and SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SurplusGLOBAL, a global platform company specializing in semiconductor equipment, parts, and asset solutions, today announced that it will participate in SEMICON India 2026, taking place September 17-19 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi, India.

Returning to the event for the third consecutive year, SurplusGLOBAL will meet customers and partners across India's rapidly expanding semiconductor ecosystem and showcase its global marketplace platform, SemiMarket (www.SemiMarket.com), at Booth 1078.

India continues to strengthen its position in the global semiconductor industry through ongoing investments and policy support aimed at building a competitive semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. As the industry expands, demand is growing for efficient equipment sourcing, semiconductor parts procurement, asset optimization, and improved utilization of existing manufacturing infrastructure.

At the exhibition, SurplusGLOBAL will showcase SemiMarket, its global marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of semiconductor equipment and parts, alongside its AI Sourcing solution that enables buyers to efficiently source equipment and parts while helping qualified suppliers worldwide discover and respond to relevant business opportunities.

Johnny Hui, Regional General Manager, Asia Pacific at SurplusGLOBAL, will represent the company at the event and engage with customers and industry partners throughout the exhibition.

"We are pleased to return to SEMICON India for the third consecutive year and further strengthen our relationships with customers and partners across India's growing semiconductor ecosystem. The event provides an excellent opportunity to demonstrate how SemiMarket connects the global semiconductor supply chain and creates new business opportunities for industry participants." said Johnny Hui.

"As supply chain resilience, operational efficiency, and sustainable asset utilization become increasingly important, SurplusGLOBAL remains committed to helping semiconductor companies maximize the value of their manufacturing assets while sourcing equipment and parts more efficiently through our global platform ecosystem." he added.

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SurplusGLOBAL to Exhibit at SEMICON India 2026 for Third Consecutive Year