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

  • Shanghai Mayor meets with the Lord Mayor of the City of London

    Shanghai Mayor meets with the Lord Mayor of the City of London

  • Global campers promote cultural exchange at mini world expo

    Global campers promote cultural exchange at mini world expo

    Global campers promote cultural exchange at mini world expo
  • Shanghai, Athens establish friendship city ties

    Shanghai, Athens establish friendship city ties

Exchange and Cooperation

  • Cultural event marks 40th anniversary of Shanghai-Hamburg friendship city ties

    Cultural event marks 40th anniversary of Shanghai-Hamburg friendship city ties

  • Shanghai named 1st Asian guest city for Barcelona's La Merce festival

    Shanghai named 1st Asian guest city for Barcelona's La Merce festival

  • Shanghai, Cork ties deepen beyond friendship city links

    Shanghai, Cork ties deepen beyond friendship city links

    Shanghai, Cork ties deepen beyond friendship city links