Jinshan district, known as the southwest gateway of Shanghai, is named after Jinshan Island off its coast. It borders Pinghu and Jiashan in Zhejiang province to the west, faces the East China Sea to the east, and lies along Hangzhou Bay to the south. The district covers a land area of 613 square kilometers and a sea area of 445 sq km.

Situated at the heart of the Yangtze River Delta, one of China's most economically dynamic city clusters, the district benefits from a strategic location that enables close integration with downtown Shanghai and neighboring Zhejiang province.

It takes only about one hour's drive from Jinshan to 16 major cities in the YRD region. The district administers one subdistrict, nine towns, and two industrial zones, and has a population of about 888,000.

Seven expressways traverse the district, giving it the longest expressway network in Shanghai. It takes approximately 30 minutes to reach Shanghai South Railway Station from Jinshan new town. Jinshan North Station on the Shanghai-Hangzhou High-Speed Railway is 15 minutes from Hongqiao transportation hub and 45 minutes from Hangzhou East Station. The main structure of Tinglin Station on the suburban Nanfeng Line has been completed.

During the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), Jinshan is accelerating efforts to build itself into a vibrant, eco-friendly, and livable bay area characterized by open, innovative, smart, and low-carbon development.

Investment Highlights

"2+2+3+X" Advanced Manufacturing System

The "2+2+3+X" framework represents Jinshan’s strategy for developing its advanced manufacturing system:

• The first "2": Upgrade traditional industries, including chemical manufacturing, light industry, and food processing, through digital and intelligent transformation, and green transformation.
• The second "2": Strengthen two pillar industries — high-end chemicals and new materials, and smart mobility and equipment.
• "3": Accelerate the growth of three emerging industries — biomanufacturing, electronic information, and green energy.
• "X": Strategically develop future industries, including advanced materials

Business-supporting Facilities

Business Facilities and Industrial Parks

Key Buildings: Binhai Residence, Commerce and Industry Office Building, Sizhi Plaza, Guangming Dulehui Office Building, Wanda SOHO, Helong Office Building, Shanxin Office Building, Shanxin City Plaza Business Center, Jinshanwei Office Building

Shanghai Bay High-tech Industry Development Zone

Key Industries: Three industry clusters — life science and healthcare, intelligent manufacturing, and new-generation information technology; three specialized industries — biopharmaceuticals, unmanned aerial vehicles, and new displays

Shanghai Carbon Valley Green Bay Industry Park

Key Industries: New materials, biopharmaceuticals, energy conservation & environmental protection, and related producer services

Fengjing Industrial Zone

Key Industries: Automobiles and key spare parts, new energy, yellow rice wine production and food processing, new textile and clothing, and related producer services

Zhujing Industrial Park

Key Industries: Precision instruments, electronic equipment, new materials, equipment for energy conservation and environmental protection

Selected Policy Support

The following measures are subject to detailed eligibility requirements, project assessment, implementation rules, and annual application notices.

Headquarters Economy

Newly recognized regional headquarters or headquarters-type institutions of multinational corporations may receive a one-off award of 1 million yuan. Newly recognized foreign-invested R&D centers may receive 500,000 yuan.

Foreign Investment

Qualified projects that expand investment capital and production from newly-introduced and existing foreign-invested manufacturers whose actual investment in the year reaches $10 million are eligible for a subsidy of 2 percent of the paid-in capital, capped at 3 million yuan for a single project.

Low-altitude Economy

Low-altitude economy enterprises that obtain a type certificate, production certificate, or airworthiness certificate for a new aircraft model may receive up to 1 million yuan, 2 million yuan, or 3 million yuan, respectively.

Projects that strengthen flight services, airworthiness testing, business incubation, or related capabilities may receive support equivalent to 20 percent of fixed-asset investment, capped at 10 million yuan per project.

Biopharmaceuticals

Innovative drugs supported under major national or municipal science and technology programs may receive funding of up to 10 million yuan. Enterprises that obtain drug registration approval may receive up to 2 million yuan, while those conducting clinical trials may receive between 500,000 yuan and 2 million yuan.

High-performance Fibers

Jinshan supports R&D and industrialization cooperation involving fiber materials, with a focus on material preparation and applications.

Updated in Aug 2026

Sources: Shanghai Foreign Investment Guide, Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization