Shanghai streamlines local production of imported medical devices

Shanghai has released a new policy to streamline the process for localizing the production of already-marketed medical devices originally manufactured overseas.

Shanghai revises guidelines for service sector funds

Shanghai has updated its guidelines for the use and management of service sector development funds to support investment and foster innovation in the service industry.

Shanghai expands FTZ reforms with new linked innovation zones

Shanghai has recently released the plan for building the second phase of linked innovation zones under the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone.

Shanghai unveils action plan to boost smart terminal industry

Shanghai released an action plan for its smart terminal industry on Oct 14, targeting a total industry scale of over 300 billion yuan ($42.1 billion) by 2027.

Shanghai sets ambitious future industry goals for 2030

Shanghai announced a strategic goal on Oct 11 to become a globally influential leader in future industries by 2030.

Latest global partners program aims to attract foreign investment

Shanghai has revised its implementation measures for the global partners program to promote foreign investment.

How prequalification accelerates patent approval to as fast as 3 months

The patent prequalification service provided by the Shanghai Intellectual Property Protection Center (SIPPC) has reduced the average approval period for invention patents from 2-3 years to just 3-6 months.

Quick guide | 'Packaging and coding' pilot for tax-free shopping

Shanghai has launched a new "packaging and coding" pilot program designed to make tax-free shopping faster and more convenient for overseas visitors.

Shanghai releases plan to power high-end medical device industry

Shanghai has unveiled an action plan to boost the development of high-end medical devices, emphasizing innovation and industrial aggregation.

Shanghai rolls out plan to boost used car exports

Shanghai unveiled an action plan on promoting the city's used car exports on Sept 12, with the goal of raising the city's export volume to 50,000 units by 2027.