Shanghai 2026 Action Plan to Accelerate the Development of a World-Class Business Environment (full text)

January 04, 2026

Guided by a market-oriented approach to stimulate vitality, a law-based framework to safeguard development, and an internationalized business environment to enhance global connectivity, the plan seeks to improve the overall quality and effectiveness of the city's business environment.

Graphic: Shanghai 2026 action plan to develop world-class business environment

January 04, 2026

Shanghai released an action plan on Jan 4 to build a world-class, market-oriented and law-based business environment in 2026.

Shanghai unveils plan to improve telecom business environment

February 06, 2026

Shanghai's telecom regulatory body introduced an action plan on Feb 4 to optimize the business environment of the telecom industry in 2026.

Hongqiao targets role as springboard for local firms going global​

January 30, 2026

Shanghai's Hongqiao International Central Business District has released its 2026 action plan to create a world-class business environment, with the aim of positioning the area as the leading service hub for Yangtze River Delta companies seeking to expand overseas.

New Shanghai action plan targets stronger tech and startup ecosystem

January 09, 2026

Shanghai's continued efforts to improve its business environment are conducive to creating a vibrant ecosystem for technological innovation, officials and company executives said.

Shanghai improves business environment for foreign investors

December 18, 2025

The Shanghai Municipal Administration for Market Regulation convened a roundtable on Dec 16 to address the development needs of foreign-invested enterprises in the city.

Shanghai amends regulations to enhance corporate services and protection

December 01, 2025

Shanghai's legislature on Nov 26 adopted a resolution on making revisions to the Regulations of Shanghai Municipality on Optimizing the Business Environment.

Shanghai going all-out to woo foreign investors

November 13, 2025

Shanghai's continued efforts to make its business environment more amiable will consolidate foreign investor confidence, said officials and company executives.

Shanghai streamlines large-scale performance approval

September 05, 2025

Shanghai introduced a "one-stop" reform for approving large-scale commercial performances on Aug 18, aiming to streamline cross-departmental approval processes, reduce paperwork, and shorten approval times.

Streamlined services: Direct access to Shanghai's 2025 funding for SMEs development

July 11, 2025

The city has introduced a groundbreaking initiative that allows SMEs to access development funds without the hassle of application processes.