INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTER
Overview
Shanghai, the cradle of China's modern finance industry, has been striving to become an international financial center. In 2024, the total turnover of Shanghai's financial markets reached 3,650 trillion yuan ($498.47 trillion), an increase of 8.2 percent year-on-year.
Read MorePolicies and Regulations
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China's forex regulator unveils policies to facilitate cross-border investment, financing
financing
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Shanghai's action plan on cross-border financial services bears fruit
financial services
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Shanghai to improve biz environment
foreign investment
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Shanghai releases plan to boost financial center status
financial center status
Financial Reform and Innovation
As it continues to blaze new trails and break fresh ground, Shanghai has become the country's pioneer for financial reform and innovation.
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FX regulator launches green foreign debt pilot in Shanghai
The State Administration of Foreign Exchange Shanghai branch launched a green foreign debt pilot program to advance green finance and support cross-border funding.
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China launches one-stop platform to ease foreign access to bond market
A new one-stop account opening platform has been launched for overseas investors in China's Interbank Bond Market, with trial operations beginning on Sept 15.
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International operation center of e-CNY begins work
The international operation center of the digital yuan, or e-CNY, has officially begun operations, marking China's latest step in providing innovative solutions for cross-border payments.
Financial Opening-up
Optimized Business Environment for
Financial Sector
Shanghai cultivates an optimized business environment for the financial sector, providing strong support and opportunities for growth and collaboration.
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Huangpu district secures national fintech hub
The National Fintech Certification Shanghai Center has been established in Huangpu district, marking a new step in strengthening Shanghai's fintech infrastructure.
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Launch of CapitaLand REIT sign of further opening-up
China's first foreign-invested consumer real estate investment trust (REIT) made a solid debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange recently.
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Global body of finance professionals announces special award program in China
The Million Dollar Round Table, a global association of financial service professionals, will launch a special award program in China in 2027.