Shanghai: Magnet for international investment

October 23, 2025

Shanghai continues to bolster its status as a prime destination for international investment, attracting multinational corporations to establish regional headquarters in the city.

Shanghai's total trade value jumps 3.4% to $360b in first seven months

September 09, 2025

Shanghai's total import and export value jumped 3.4 percent year-on-year to 2.55 trillion yuan ($360 billion) in the first seven months of the year.

Shanghai posts strong FDI growth in leasing, business services

September 08, 2025

Shanghai's leasing and business services sector recorded $4.87 billion in paid-in FDI from January to July, a year-on-year increase of 65.8 percent.

Shanghai boosts foreign investment with tax incentives

September 05, 2025

Shanghai has seen a significant rise in foreign-invested tax-related business entities since the start of China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), with the number of such entities increasing by about 18 percent compared to 2020.

Drainage permits get faster in Shanghai's beverage sector

August 07, 2025

Shanghai has further simplified the drainage permit process for beverage enterprises, benefiting businesses with low wastewater discharge and minimal grease output.

Fast-track drainage permits for beverage firms

August 06, 2025

Running a beverage business in Shanghai? Good news. Obtaining a drainage permit has become much easier.

Unlocking business opportunities: Explore Shanghai's one-stop policy services

July 11, 2025

Shanghai's one-stop policy services approach is your gateway to government initiatives tailored to support and empower enterprises.

Shanghai FTZ reforms set stage for wider opening

June 24, 2025

The China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone has now implemented nearly all 80 of its pilot measures aimed at aligning with high-standard international trade and economic rules.

Shanghai unveils policy to streamline food business permit renewal

June 19, 2025

Shanghai's food businesses now can seamlessly renew their food business permits without specific applications.

Shanghai facilitates cross-regional tax and fee payments

June 16, 2025

The Shanghai Municipal Tax Service of the State Taxation Administration has introduced an online tax interactive service that facilitates seamless cross-regional tax and fee payments.