INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTER
Overview
Shanghai, the cradle of China's modern finance industry, has been striving to become an international financial center. In 2025, the total turnover of Shanghai's financial markets reached 4,059 trillion yuan ($585.84 trillion).
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China central bank reform plan targets high-level financial opening-up
Financial Opening-up
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China to expand institutional opening-up of forex in H2
Forex
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China rolls out measures to develop Shanghai into international reinsurance center
Reinsurance Center
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PBOC announces six financial policy measures at Lujiazui Forum
Lujiazui Forum
Financial Reform and Innovation
As it continues to blaze new trails and break fresh ground, Shanghai has become the country's pioneer in financial reform and innovation.
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Shanghai pilots overseas investment with cross-border reinsurance income
Shanghai has allowed eligible domestic insurance institutions to invest overseas using net income generated from cross-border inward reinsurance transactions.
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LME launches steel futures tied to Shanghai prices
The London Metal Exchange launched a hot-rolled coil futures contract on Oct 27 based on the settlement price of the corresponding futures traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange.
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China rolls out measures to develop Shanghai into international reinsurance center
The National Financial Regulatory Administration along with the Shanghai Municipal People's Government has jointly announced measures to fast-track Shanghai's progress as an international reinsurance hub.
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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Shanghai indices begin updated rules
Expert: 15% cap can keep a behemoth from 'kidnapping' overall market.
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Shanghai continues to improve business environment
Shanghai's business environment reforms now extend beyond streamlined government services to comprehensive industrial ecosystem support.
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Shanghai steps up direct financing support for technology companies
Shanghai has issued a set of measures to strengthen direct financing and financial services for technology companies.