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Shanghai Customs unveils measures to facilitate cross-border trade
April 29, 2026
Shanghai Customs has rolled out five key measures to streamline cross-border trade and improve the business environment, supporting Shanghai's development as a leading international shipping and trade center.
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Shanghai's cross-border e-commerce pilot zone hits 10b yuan in transactions
April 29, 2026
Launched in July 2025, the pilot zone has quickly grown into an industrial hub with nearly 500 companies.
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China to grant zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with diplomatic ties
April 29, 2026
China will expand zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that have diplomatic relations with it starting May 1, 2026, Chinese authorities announced on April 28.
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Pudong New Area boosts global outreach via investment fair
April 29, 2026
Shanghai's Pudong New Area is solidifying its position as a hub for Chinese enterprises going global, leveraging the momentum generated by the inaugural Overseas Investment Fair 2026.
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Shanghai accelerates growth of garden economy
April 28, 2026
In a move to formalize and expand its burgeoning garden economy, Shanghai released its first-ever Garden Economy Cooperation Opportunity List on April 20.
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China allows foreign investors into treasury futures
April 28, 2026
China has allowed qualified foreign investors to participate in treasury futures trading starting Friday, in a move aimed at enhancing the appeal of renminbi-denominated bond assets.
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Shanghai expands application of negative list for outbound data transfers to entire city
April 28, 2026
This move extends the application of the negative list, which was first introduced in February 2025 for the Shanghai FTZ and the Lin-gang Special Area, to the entire city.
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Hongqiao Intl Talents Service Center launches refund-upon-purchase service
April 28, 2026
Hongqiao International Talents Service Center has officially launched an instant refund service for departure tax refunds.
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Shanghai on path to becoming zero-waste city
April 28, 2026
Seven years after becoming the first provincial-level region in China to mandate household waste sorting, Shanghai is transitioning from simple disposal to a high-tech circular economy.
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L'Oreal Pro hair show debuts at Museum of Art Pudong
April 28, 2026
Shanghai hosted a high-profile hair artistry show by L'Oreal Professionnel at the Museum of Art Pudong on April 22, as part of the official schedule of the 2026 "First in Shanghai" initiative.