China announces visa-free policy for six countries

China will grant a visa-free policy to Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg on a trial basis starting on March 14, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on March 7.

Huge duel-fuel-powered bulk carrier finished construction in China

A dual-fuel-powered bulk carrier with a capacity of 190,000 deadweight tons was named and delivered to its owner on Feb 28 by China State Shipbuilding Corporation's (CSSC) Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co Ltd.

Shanghai cooperation zone to bolster links between domestic, global players

China's initiative to establish a global business cooperation zone in Shanghai will enhance international business communication, strengthening connections between domestic and global markets, government officials said on Feb 29.

Five global asset managers ink agreements with Shanghai regulators

A total of five global asset managers, including industry big names such as Schroders Capital and Aspect Capital, signed agreements with the Shanghai local regulators and industry associations on Feb 28, further elevating the city's capabilities to allocate resources from all over the world, said officials and company executives.

Shanghai optimizes tax rebates to facilitate exporters

In 2023, Shanghai's foreign trade maintained steady and sound growth. To help enterprises increase their global presence, the Shanghai government has innovated its tax rebates to further lower the operating costs of foreign trade enterprises and unleash their vitality.

Collective opening ceremony for three world-leading financial institutions held in Shanghai

Three world-leading international financial institutions' Shanghai operations, including AllianceBernstein Fund Management Co Ltd, Amundi Fintech (Shanghai) Company Limited, and KKR Investment Management (Shanghai) Co Ltd, held a collective opening ceremony on Feb 26.