Shanghai to implement revised rules on international shipping

The newly revised Regulations of Shanghai Municipality on Promoting the Building of Shanghai as an International Shipping Center will take effect on Feb 1, 2025.

Shanghai opens its doors to foreign-owned hospitals

Shanghai announced on Wednesday plans to encourage the establishment of wholly foreign-owned hospitals in the municipality's key economic zones, biopharmaceutical industry clusters and downtown districts with a high concentration of expatriate residents.

Shanghai to offer care services for younger kids

Shanghai plans to extend child care services to younger children.

Shanghai rolls out policies to improve elderly care services

Shanghai recently rolled out policies to boost the silver economy and improve quality of life among the elderly.

Huangpu boosts high-quality development of financial services

Shanghai’s Huangpu district is moving to boost the high-quality development of its financial services sector.

Shanghai to continue with property tax measures

The municipal government of Shanghai announced on Dec 27 that it will continue implementing trial measures for the collection of property tax from eligible individuals.

Yangpu district unveils action plan to pioneer soccer development

Yangpu district in Shanghai has announced a plan to build it into a national soccer demonstration district.

Shanghai innovates scientific instruments and research reagents

Shanghai issued its 2025-2027 action plan on Dec 11, calling for a boost to the innovative development of scientific instruments and research reagents.

Shanghai tightens outdoor smoking rules

Nine local government departments in Shanghai have issued a notice aimed at reducing secondhand smoke exposure outdoors and promoting a smoke-free healthy environment in the city.

Shanghai encourages public libraries to provide multilingual services

Eligible public libraries in Shanghai are encouraged to expand their collection of foreign-language literature and offer multilingual consultation services to readers.