February 16 (Landmarks), March 24, 1997, the National People's Congress approved the establishment of the Chongqing municipality. Chongqing municipality,


March 1997,
, the fifth meeting of the Eighth National People's Congress considered the motion of the State Council for the establishment of Chongqing municipality, decisions: First, the approval of the establishment of Chongqing The municipalities, rescind Chongqing. Second, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Chongqing, Chongqing, Wan Jiang County, Fuling and Qianjiang area under the jurisdiction of administrative regions. Third, the establishment of the Chongqing municipality, by the State Council in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and relevant laws, build and divided the administrative areas under its jurisdiction to be adjusted accordingly.