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.

9th CIIE opens registration for individual visitors

September 15, 2026

Individual visitors can register for a one-day visit on Nov 8, 9, or 10.

Shanghai garment maker finds new market dressing humanoid robots

September 15, 2026

Shanghai Zixi Technology Co, a traditional garment maker in Jiading district, has expanded into making custom clothes for humanoid robots, drawing on years of experience in protective suits for industrial robots.

Chartwell Medical unveils headquarters plan in Jiading

September 07, 2026

Shanghai Chartwell Medical Instrument Co Ltd has unveiled the design for its new headquarters and research-and-production base in Nanxiang town, Jiading district.

AI-driven industrial upgrade gains momentum in Waigaoqiao

September 03, 2026

Waigaoqiao has attracted a cluster of AI-empowered enterprises spanning healthcare, industry, high-end manufacturing and logistics.

Ziehl-Abegg breaks ground on major new manufacturing base in Songjiang

September 03, 2026

A new manufacturing base for Ziehl-Abegg Mechanical and Electrical Equipment (Shanghai) Co Ltd broke ground on Aug 18 in Yexie town, Songjiang district, as the German company expands its manufacturing capacity and advances smart manufacturing.

Nanda Smart City draws tech firms to build robot, digital economy clusters

August 28, 2026

Nanda Smart City, a major area in Shanghai's Baoshan district that aims to become a science and innovation center, is building industrial clusters with anchor enterprises at the core.

Putuo district pioneers targeted development of cybersecurity industry

August 25, 2026

Amid the digital transformation of Shanghai, Putuo district has strategically positioned the cybersecurity industry as a key growth driver.