July 8 – Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining met with Markus Kamieth, chairman of German chemical giant BASF.

Chen urged BASF to deepen its investments in Shanghai and introduce more advanced technologies and innovative products, thereby fostering the development of a sustainable, low-carbon innovation and industrial ecosystem.

Kamieth characterized Shanghai as a strategic gateway for BASF's expansion within China, reaffirming the company's confidence in the city's trajectory and its commitment to enhancing investments in key areas such as green and emerging industries.

July 13 – Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Chen said he hopes that both parties will leverage their respective strengths to deepen collaboration in trade and investment, green transition, and technological innovation.

Albanese praised Shanghai as a vibrant international metropolis. He conveyed his desire to enhance economic ties, advance green and low-carbon development, and expand cooperation in culture, education, tourism, and elderly care.

July 10 – Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng met with Anil Wadhwani, CEO of UK insurance company Prudential plc.

Gong encouraged Prudential to further optimize its presence in Shanghai, contribute to the city's growth as a global asset management hub, and support its green, low-carbon transition as well as the advancement of green finance.

Wadhwani expressed Prudential's eagerness to strengthen cooperation with Shanghai in the sectors including asset management business, and better meet growing demand in sectors such as health and retirement.

He reaffirmed the company's commitment to backing Shanghai's initiatives in green finance, climate action, artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and infrastructure development.