Modern industrial system key to Shanghai's grown plan

During the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, the city will step up efforts to nurture new growth engines, expand development space and improve living standards.

Annual session of Shanghai Municipal People's Congress concludes

The annual plenary session of the Shanghai Municipal People's Congress, the city's legislative body, concluded on Feb 7, having completed all its agendas.

Shanghai retains foreign investment hub status

Shanghai's current utilization of foreign capital is stable in scale, superior in quality, and dynamic in momentum.

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

At the 2026 Shanghai Two Sessions, some expats who have been living in Shanghai for a long time attended the delivery of 2026 Shanghai Government Work Report as observers.

Shanghai's 14th Five-Year Plan achievements & 15th Five-Year Plan blueprint

Check out the city's key achievements and future plans.

CPPCC Shanghai committee concludes annual plenary session

The annual plenary session of the Shanghai Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, or CPPCC, the city's political advisory body, completed its agenda and concluded on Feb 5.

Shanghai advances its 'Five Centers' in 2026

Explore the key priorities of Shanghai's "Five Centers" in 2026 through these five posters!

Shanghai outlines sci-tech innovation priorities for 2026

Building on the steady progress made in 2025, Shanghai will focus on strengthening the synergy between sci-tech and industrial innovation, as well as cultivating new quality productive forces in 2026.

Open the gateway to the future: 2026 Shanghai government work report

Take an early look at Shanghai's remarkable transformation in 2026!

Decoding Shanghai's livelihood achievements in 2021-25

From income growth and job security to social services like childcare, elderly care and transportation, Shanghai has delivered a stellar "14th Five-Year Plan" report card on people's livelihoods.

Shanghai eyes 'second growth curve'

Shanghai will adhere to the direction of intelligence and integration, strengthening and expanding its traditional advantageous industries to create a "second growth curve".

Shanghai sets 2026 GDP growth target at around 5%

Shanghai has officially announced its GDP growth target for 2026, setting it at around 5 percent. This target is underpinned by the city's stellar performance in 2025.

Shanghai boosts business environment, reinforces status as premier investment hub

In 2025, Shanghai further optimized its business environment by accomplishing 58 reform measures and implementing 10 key missions.

Shanghai in numbers: 2025 achievements & 2026 priorities

Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng delivered the government work report on Feb 3 at the 4th Session of the 16th Shanghai Municipal People's Congress. Here are some key highlights from the report.

Shanghai crosses 5-trillion-yuan GDP mark during 14th Five-Year Plan period

During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), Shanghai saw solid progress in economic and social development, marking a significant step forward in the city's modernization drive.

Shanghai accelerates 'AI+' integration, innovation in key industries in 2026

Shanghai is set to intensify its "AI+" initiative, focusing on enhancing computational infrastructure, industry-specific data, and vertical AI model development.

Shanghai vows deeper reforms to spur high-level opening-up

Shanghai will continue to deepen reforms in key areas and expand institutional opening-up to enhance high-quality development, according to the government work report.

Shanghai eyes top-tier global city standing

Shanghai aims to become one of the world's top three cities by economic scale within this decade, driven by an ambitious annual GDP growth target that was outlined in the draft of the city's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30).

Shanghai sets economic and development goals for 2026

Shanghai has set its economic growth target for this year at approximately 5 percent, with research and development spending projected to account for about 4.6 percent of the city's total GDP.

Shanghai deepens expat involvement in political advisory session

Shanghai reinforced its commitment to inclusive governance by inviting prominent international residents to observe the opening of the city's annual political advisory session on Feb 2.

Shanghai's political advisory body opens annual session

The fourth session of the 14th Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the city's political advisory body, opened on Feb 2.

Shanghai marks milestone in industrial output, driven by new growth drivers

Shanghai's industrial production posted strong growth in 2025, driven by the city's push to upgrade its industrial structure, official data showed.

Shanghai GDP grows 5.4% in 2025

Shanghai's gross domestic product increased by 5.4 percent year-on-year in 2025, reaching 5.67 trillion yuan ($814.08 billion).

Shanghai's foreign trade hits record high in 2025

Shanghai's foreign trade reached a record high in 2025, with total imports and exports hitting 4.51 trillion yuan ($647.7 billion), a 5.6 percent increase year-on-year.

Shanghai to beef up 'Five Centers' development during 15th Five-Year Plan period

Shanghai is set to accelerate its development as a metropolis with global influence.

Shanghai's 14th Five-Year Plan sees significant green space expansion

Shanghai has made marked improvements to its overall environment, with the average per capita park green space increasing by 1 square meter.

Shanghai sees surge in international travel in 2025

Shanghai ports recorded 42.85 million inbound and outbound passenger trips in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 17.9 percent.

Shanghai unveils development blueprint for 2026-30

Shanghai has unveiled a comprehensive blueprint for its next phase of economic and social development, outlining key goals, tasks, and priorities for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30).

Pudong powers ahead with strong growth, reform

As a key driver of China's socialist modernization, Shanghai's Pudong New Area has experienced impressive growth in the first half of the year.