FAQs: Individual income tax annual settlement

Practical Guide

FAQs: Individual income tax annual settlement

Sporting events, performances & exhibitions in March

All the Fun in Town

Sporting events, performances & exhibitions in March

Visa-free travel to China

Doors Open Wider

Visa-free travel to China

A Chinese New Year festival guide

Gallop into Spring

A Chinese New Year festival guide

Decoding Shanghai's new 5-year plan

Roadmap for the Future

Decoding Shanghai's new 5-year plan

I Want To

  • Do Business

    Do Business

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    Shanghai

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    Travel in Shanghai

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    in Shanghai

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In Focus

Shanghai's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30):  Charting the way forward

Shanghai's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30): Charting the way forward

Blueprint
City provides more public arts courses this spring

City provides more public arts courses this spring

Living in Shanghai
Shanghai crafts for Chinese New Year

Shanghai crafts for Chinese New Year

Culture
Chinese New Year in Shanghai: A practical guide to events and attractions (part one)

Chinese New Year in Shanghai: A practical guide to events and attractions (part one)

Spring Festival
Shanghai's must-see Chinese New Year lantern fairs

Shanghai's must-see Chinese New Year lantern fairs

Celebrations
Time-honored food brands return near Nanjing Road

Time-honored food brands return near Nanjing Road

Festive Flavors

Latest

HKU expands presence in Shanghai with new headquarters, bases

HKU expands presence in Shanghai with new headquarters, bases

Shanghai's 180-meter 'sky swing' draws thrill seekers

Shanghai's 180-meter 'sky swing' draws thrill seekers

Singin' in the Rain to conclude China tour in Shanghai

Singin' in the Rain to conclude China tour in Shanghai

  • March 02, 2026

    Policies concerning expats, foreign enterprises in February 2026

  • March 02, 2026

    Shanghai implements first legislation to protect historical and cultural towns

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    Firms eye CIIE for China opportunities

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Living in Shanghai Anxiety-free guide for living in the city

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Online Services

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Expat StoriesGain insights into expats' unique experiences, challenges, and unforgettable moments in Shanghai.

  • Red underwear, reunions and 'Horse' babies: Global guests fly in for Shanghai's Spring Festival

    Red underwear, reunions and 'Horse' babies: Global guests fly in for Shanghai's Spring Festival

  • "Laowai" in China | Russian student shares China stories through short videos

  • Young adventurers complete epic 500-day hike from France to Shanghai

    Young adventurers complete epic 500-day hike from France to Shanghai

  • Expats attend Shanghai's 'two sessions' on-site

    Expats attend Shanghai's 'two sessions' on-site

  • Diplomats dish out hometown delights at Shanghai's festive global fair

    Diplomats dish out hometown delights at Shanghai's festive global fair

  • International Services Shanghai welcomes global travelers with Spring Festival celebrations

    International Services Shanghai welcomes global travelers with Spring Festival celebrations

Frequently Asked QuestionsPrompt assistance and comprehensive support for a diverse range of common queries and questions
you may come across.

How do I get a tourist invitation letter for China?

How do I get a tourist invitation letter for China?

Do applicants to English-taught programs need to pass HSK test?

Do applicants to English-taught programs need to pass HSK test?

What to do with my residence permit if I renew my passport?

What to do with my residence permit if I renew my passport?

What is the procedure of applying for an internship visa?

What is the procedure of applying for an internship visa?

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