International Trade Center
Overview
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.
Read MoreShanghai'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.
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Shanghai attracts foreign investment with new projects, initiatives
Shanghai continued to experience an influx of foreign investment in the first two months of 2025, with major projects, global executive visits, and new initiatives highlighting the enduring allure of the Chinese market for foreign capital.
Read MoreShanghai boasts 998 regional headquarters of multinationals
Shanghai, China's financial hub and a popular foreign investment destination, is home to 998 regional headquarters of multinational companies at present, said the Shanghai Foreign Investment Association.
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Shanghai unveils comprehensive plan to boost consumption in 2025
Shanghai unveiled a series of new policies and plans to drive consumption across all sectors in 2025 at a news briefing on Feb 14.
Read MoreShanghai plans new policies to boost consumption
Shanghai will make continued efforts this year to further improve the consumption environment, introduce more supply-side innovation, enrich consumption scenarios and provide more incentives to consumers to further boost consumption.
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Multiple trade fairs wrap up Shanghai's exhibition season
Even though December is typically a quieter period for exhibitions, Shanghai's exhibition industry remained bustling as the year 2024 came to a close.
Read MoreShanghai announces measures to enhance exhibition economy
The Shanghai Municipal Government has announced a comprehensive set of measures to enhance the city's exhibition economy and its impact on various sectors.
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Shanghai Customs certifies 570 authorized economic operators
Shanghai Customs has granted authorized economic operator status to 570 companies by the end of January.
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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.
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