To implement the initiatives of “One Belt and One Road", "China-Singapore Strategic Connectivity" and "Chengdu-Chongqing Twin City Economic Circle", it is critical to develop multi-cultural talents with global experience and mind-set. NUSRI-CQ will offer a variety of programs, including PhD and MSc by research, executive training and student exchanges in collaboration with local institutions. NUSRI-CQ intends to serve as the talent development platform, playing important roles in connecting Chongqing with Singapore, ASEAN and beyond.