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

January 04, 2026

The plan seeks to improve the overall quality and effectiveness of the city's business environment.

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.

Jing'an builds on its role as financial hub

November 06, 2026

More than 100 financial professionals from China and abroad attended the Global Asset Management Forum·2026 Shanghai Suhewan Conference in Jing'an in October.

Why global shipping firms choose Shanghai's North Bund

October 23, 2026

Hongkou district is home to the North Bund, a major hub for shipping services and corporate headquarters. More than 4,600 major shipping enterprises have established a presence within an area of a few square kilometers of the district.

Pudong's foreign R&D centers top 300

October 21, 2026

Pudong New Area is now home to more than 300 foreign-funded research and development centers, as multinational companies deepen their collaboration with local businesses and contribute to China's innovation ecosystem.

Medical data firm BaseBit sets up Yangtze River Delta base in Putuo

October 16, 2026

BaseBit, a medical data company serving clients including AstraZeneca and Roche, has opened its Yangtze River Delta base in Putuo district, Shanghai, aiming to expand medical data sharing.

Boehringer Ingelheim opens China R&D center in Zhangjiang

October 15, 2026

German pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim opened its China Research and Development Center in Shanghai's Zhangjiang on Oct 12.

Shanghai registers IP rights for virtual singer's audio data

October 15, 2026

Shanghai has completed IP registration for an audio data product featuring a fully virtual singer, advancing digital asset protection amid rapid AI development.

Pudong multinationals to launch debut products at 9th CIIE

October 13, 2026

With 23 days to go before the 9th China International Import Expo, multinational companies in Pudong are preparing to debut products globally, expand their exhibition spaces, and strengthen local supply chain partnerships, underscoring their continued commitment to the Chinese market.