Shanghai advances property sales reform

Shanghai announced new measures on Sept 28 to better coordinate pre-sale management and advance the implementation of home sales after completion, effective immediately.

Putuo unveils 15th Five-Year Plan for development of Zhenru Sub-center

The blueprint positions Zhenru to grow into a high-end business cluster in western Shanghai.

Shanghai unveils 15th Five-Year Plan for strategic emerging industries

The city aims to become a world-class innovation hub for strategic emerging industries and a center for high-end industrial clusters by 2030.

Shanghai expands maternity insurance coverage from Oct 1

Shanghai will eliminate out-of-pocket costs for a range of covered maternity medical services from Oct 1, as the city seeks to reduce the financial burden of pregnancy and childbirth.

Developing skilled talent: Shanghai's vocational education plan for 2026-2030

Shanghai's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for Education Development outlines the city's priorities for developing skilled talent over the next 5 years.

Shanghai issues pilot plan for importing used auto components for R&D and testing

Shanghai issued a pilot plan on Aug 24 for importing used key components for automotive research, development and testing.

Shanghai targets major global hub for consumption, trade by 2030

Shanghai will further consolidate its position as a global trade center by 2030, outlining a series of targets to enhance its appeal as a global consumption hub.

Changning unveils three-year plan to promote SME development

Changning district has unveiled a three-year action plan to promote the high-quality development of small and medium-sized enterprises from 2026 to 2028.

Shanghai charts green transition with ambitious 2030 goals

Shanghai released its ecological development goals for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) on Sept 10, outlining 18 indicators across four categories.

Shanghai streamlines power connections for businesses

Shanghai released an action plan on Aug 24 to shorten power connection times, expand digital services, improve supply reliability, and support greener energy use by enterprises as part of broader efforts to improve the city's business environment.