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Shanghai foreign trade grows 11.5% in May

Shanghai's foreign trade reached 420.49 billion yuan ($61.81 billion) in May, up 11.5 percent year-on-year and marking the 16th consecutive month of growth.

Shanghai's foreign trade up 21.9% in Q1

Exports rose 16.3 percent to 537.37 billion yuan, extending the growth streak to 18 months.

Lin-gang becomes magnet for global biopharmaceutical investment

A wave of new investment announcements in the last three months highlights why Shanghai's Lin-gang Special Area is becoming a preferred base for global healthcare companies.

Shanghai confirms 34 major foreign investment projects for 2026

The new projects span several key sectors, including strategic industries, digital, intelligent and green transformation, and modern service industries such as cultural tourism.

Shanghai sets out fashion industry growth plan

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.

Shanghai unveils 3-year plan to boost MICE industry

MICE refers to meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions. Under the plan, Shanghai aims to become a more influential MICE destination.

Shanghai's major exhibition calendar for 2026

Upcoming large-scale exhibitions in the city.

June 30, 2026

Shanghai's first maritime export pre-warehouse for cross-border e-commerce completes test

A batch of cross-border export goods arrived at Yangshan Port on June 26 after completing transit customs declarations at the Fengxian Comprehensive Bonded Zone's Cross-border E-commerce Maritime Export Pre-Warehouse.

May 08, 2026

Warehouse receipts are reshaping China's commodity trade

A Shanghai company has leveraged warehouse receipt registration to drive the comprehensive digitalization of the commodity ecosystem.

February 26, 2026

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