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.

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.

Shanghai introduces two business regulatory innovations

September 29, 2026

Shanghai has introduced two business regulatory innovations citywide to further digitize enterprise inspection procedures.

Honeywell Technologies China Innovation Center opens in Zhangjiang

September 24, 2026

The Honeywell Technologies China Innovation Center opened in Pudong on Sept 1, strengthening the company's localization and innovation efforts in China.

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.