List of Friendship Cities

The main goals of establishing friendship cities are to exchange experiences in culture, economy, innovation, and urban management, and especially to promote people-to-people cooperation. As of June 2025, Shanghai and its districts have signed friendship city agreements with 96 cities or regions in 60 countries.

Friendship cities (municipal-level) Friendship cities (district-level)

Friendly Visits

  • San Francisco Mayor chooses Shanghai for first overseas visit

    San Francisco Mayor chooses Shanghai for first overseas visit

  • US mayor's Shanghai visit renews cooperation

    US mayor's Shanghai visit renews cooperation

    US mayor's Shanghai visit renews cooperation
  • Shanghai-San Francisco: Renewing 46-year friendship city bond

    Shanghai-San Francisco: Renewing 46-year friendship city bond

Exchange and Cooperation

  • San Francisco delegation visits Shanghai, strengthens cultural and tourism ties

    San Francisco delegation visits Shanghai, strengthens cultural and tourism ties

  • Shanghai, Porto seek to expand cooperation

    Shanghai, Porto seek to expand cooperation

  • Shanghai, Almaty deepen ties with $2.7 billion deals

    Shanghai, Almaty deepen ties with $2.7 billion deals

    Shanghai, Almaty deepen ties with $2.7 billion deals