Shanghai's Qingpu district reported a 7 percent growth in GDP for 2025. Its total foreign trade volume increased by 23.3 percent from January to November last year, leading the city. Its cross-border e-commerce achieved an astonishing surge of 110 percent.

Over the past year, Qingpu's industrial economy has demonstrated strong resilience in the face of complex conditions.

Within the Qingpu Industrial Park, aircraft engines undergo high-precision "surgical procedures" at the workshop of Shanghai Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Engine Maintenance Co Ltd.

As the first manufacturing enterprise in Qingpu New City to achieve an output value exceeding 10 billion yuan ($1.44 billion), its maintenance capabilities certified by over 10 global authorities illustrate the development of the region's high-end equipment manufacturing sector.

High-end equipment manufacturing industrial enterprises above designated size in Qingpu completed a total output value of about 91.9 billion yuan last year, a year-on-year increase of 13.19 percent.

The development of the district's service sector accelerated, with commercial district sales growing by 6.6 percent, significantly above the city's average level, injecting vibrant momentum into economy.

As a national demonstration zone for the transformation and development of the express delivery industry, Qingpu is not only home to the headquarters of several industry leaders, but also a source of innovation for modern supply chains.

This transition from "logistics" to "supply chain" propelled Qingpu's modern logistics industry to achieve a revenue of 362.37 billion yuan from January to November 2025. The function of the district as an intelligent supply chain hub serving the Yangtze River Delta and connecting the world is becoming increasingly prominent.

The robust momentum stems not only from internal industrial upgrades but also from proactive external expansion initiatives.

Qingpu has implemented investment attraction programs, driving annual new investments in projects above a designated scale to reach 83 billion yuan.

Following the 8th China International Import Expo, the IFBH Group, Thailand's leading food enterprise, swiftly decided to locate its China headquarters in Qingpu, achieving a remarkable transformation from an "exhibitor" to an "investor."

Qingpu has been implementing policies to stabilize foreign trade, efficiently operating Shanghai's seaport export pre-consolidation warehouse for cross-border e-commerce, and building an effective service support system for global expansion of enterprises.

Enterprises leveraging this system are now selling Qingpu-made smart devices, consumer goods, and more globally, establishing the district as a strategic hub linking domestic and international economic cycles.

Source: Qingpu district government