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Since 2024, the International Services Shanghai newsletter has provided readers with a weekly roundup of useful and interesting information about Shanghai.

Every Wednesday, we curate practical services, city news, policy updates, and answers to frequently asked questions, helping you stay informed without having to search through everything yourself.

It covers:

📌 Service Guides — practical information and services for life and business in Shanghai

📰 News Highlights — key developments and happenings across the city

📖 Policy Insights — important policies and changes that may affect you

❓ FAQs — answers to questions commonly asked by international residents and visitors

We also publish special editions when there is a topic worth a closer look — from the Spring Festival (Issue 7) to the Shanghai Eastern Hub International Business Cooperation Zone (Issue 12).

Here's a taste of what we've covered recently:

WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 

Shanghai's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030)

China expands 240-hour visa-free transit to 57 countries 

Shanghai International Game Animation Festival 

Shanghai Summer International Consumption Season 

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