Shanghai economy off to a good start in Q1

GDP grew by 5.9% y-o-y in the first quarter.

Shanghai's foreign trade up 21.9% in Q1

Exports rose 16.3 percent to 537.37 billion yuan, extending the growth streak to 18 months.

Shanghai unveils socio-economic development targets for 2026-30

In its newly released 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), Shanghai outlines ambitious economic and social development targets, highlighting priorities aimed at sustaining growth and improving living standards.

Top Chinese city by GDP

The GDP of Shanghai hit 5.67 trillion yuan ($816.54 billion) in 2025, growing by 5.4 percent year-on-year.

Shanghai GDP grows 5.4% in 2025

Shanghai's gross domestic product increased by 5.4 percent year-on-year in 2025, reaching 5.67 trillion yuan ($814.08 billion).

Qingpu's GDP rises by 7% in 2025

Shanghai's Qingpu district reported a 7 percent growth in GDP for 2025.

New engines power Shanghai's better-than-expected growth

Shanghai's GDP growth came at 5.5 percent in the first three quarters of the year, 0.3 percentage points higher than the national average and exceeding market expectations.

Shanghai's high-tech industry sales up 18.8% in H1

Sales in Shanghai's high-tech industry surged by 18.8 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2025, highlighting the city's robust economic momentum.

E-commerce thrives in first five months

Shanghai's e-commerce sector is showing strong momentum this year, with the city recording a total transaction volume of $228.16 billion from January to May.

Shanghai records 5.1% GDP growth in Q1

Shanghai registered 5.1 percent GDP growth in the first quarter of 2025, up 0.1 percentage point year-on-year, the municipal government said on April 23.