Shanghai strengthens position as intl trade center in 2024

In 2024, Shanghai made significant strides in strengthening its position as an international trade center, with notable achievements in both goods and services trade, foreign investment, and institutional innovation.

Shanghai's Performance in the B-READY Trade Evaluation

According to the World Bank's Doing Business 2020 study, China ranked 56th in terms of cross-border trade. Shanghai's cross-border trade got 87.2 points, equal to the score of Ireland at 52nd place, and finished fifth in a list of comparable maritime economies.

Shanghai leads revitalization along Yangtze River Delta region

In response to the initiative for further development of counties and districts along the Yangtze River Delta region, an investor alliance was launched during the 2024 Yangtze River Delta County (City) District High-Quality Integrated Seminar on Oct 21.

Shanghai's imports, exports with BRI countries grows

The volume of imports and exports of Shanghai with participating countries and regions of the Belt and Road Initiative increased markedly – while that with European Union and the United States diminished in the first eight months of 2024.

Yangtze River Delta races ahead as integration model

To complete his Chinese bucket list, Dominican student Danzel Djimon Dangleben wants to travel from Shanghai to see major attractions in three nearby provinces.

Key takeaways from Shanghai’s grand plan for Silk Road e-commerce cooperation

The State Council approved the Silk Road e-commerce pilot zone in Shanghai on October 17, 2023. The plan aims to open up the e-commerce sector, create a pilot environment, and promote international cooperation, contributing to the BRI's high-quality development.