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Shanghai's foreign trade hits record high in 2025

Shanghai's foreign trade reached a record high in 2025, with total imports and exports hitting 4.51 trillion yuan ($647.7 billion), a 5.6 percent increase year-on-year.

Platform launched to boost used car exports

Imagine this. A car you have sold may one day travel across the ocean to be used by someone in Africa, the Middle East or Southeast Asia.

HK boosts mainland firms' forays

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is committed to supporting China's high-standard of opening-up, and expects to be a "super connector".

Shanghai unveils new measures to boost MNC headquarters

Shanghai recently announced comprehensive measures to cement its position as a global business hub, offering substantial incentives for multinational corporations to establish and expand their regional headquarters in the city.

Shanghai making steady progress as consumer hub

Shanghai has seen explosive growth in both inbound passengers and their spending over the past year on account of China's visa-free policies.

South Korean fashion brands find home in Xuhui

A business matching event in Shanghai highlighted the deepening economic ties between Chinese and South Korean fashion brands.

Shanghai's major exhibition calendar for 2026

Upcoming large-scale exhibitions in the city.

Shanghai rolls out 10 initiatives to boost conference and exhibition industry

Shanghai has introduced a set of 10 initiatives to further strengthen its position as an international conference and exhibition hub.

February 12, 2025

Shanghai Customs certifies 570 authorized economic operators

Shanghai Customs has granted authorized economic operator status to 570 companies by the end of January.

December 10, 2024

More support for foreign talent in Pudong to boost innovation

Supportive measures aimed at providing more convenience to foreign talent working in Pudong New Area will further facilitate business exchanges and boost innovation.

February 29, 2024

Highlights: Measures to promote development of AEO companies in Shanghai

The Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and the Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission jointly unveiled measures in January aimed at promoting the high-quality development of companies holding Authorized Economic Operator status.

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