Shanghai improves business environment for foreign enterprises

April 20, 2026

Easier entry, faster approvals, and stronger support for expansion

Shanghai boosts business environment, reinforces status as premier investment hub

February 04, 2026

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

Achievements under Shanghai's 'Action Plan 8.0'

January 04, 2026

Over the past year, all 58 initiatives under the plan have been fully implemented, while the 10 breakthrough tasks have been advanced in a steady and substantive manner.

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.