Shanghai maps out new cultural experiences through 2030

Shanghai has unveiled its cultural development priorities for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026–30), covering cultural venues, museum services, performances, and sporting events.

Shanghai sets 2030 targets for international shipping center

Shanghai has unveiled a five-year plan to strengthen its role as an international shipping center.

Shanghai targets world-class shipping hub status by 2030

Shanghai aims to become a world-class international shipping center by 2030, with stronger connectivity, higher-quality and more efficient services, smart and low-carbon development, resilient governance, and enhanced global resource allocation capabilities.

China to step up global cooperation on AI

China will strengthen international cooperation on artificial intelligence, help bridge the global intelligence divide, and promote sustainable AI development worldwide.

Shanghai boosts support for AI in manufacturing

Shanghai has rolled out a new policy package to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across the manufacturing sector.

China optimizes departure tax refund services

China's State Taxation Administration issued a notice on July 13, outlining new measures to improve the country's departure tax refund system.

Shanghai rolls out incentives for sporting event organizers

The Shanghai Administration of Sports has issued guidelines to enhance the spillover effects of sporting events, encouraging organizers to attract more customers to nearby businesses and boost consumption via sports activities.

China rolls out measures to develop Shanghai into international reinsurance center

The National Financial Regulatory Administration along with the Shanghai Municipal People's Government has jointly announced measures to fast-track Shanghai's progress as an international reinsurance hub.

Shanghai issues guideline to advance rural vitalization

The Shanghai municipal government has issued a guideline to promote the city's rural vitalization during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), further implementing the national rural vitalization strategy.

Shanghai strengthens court-government links to build Asia-Pacific arbitration center

Shanghai High People's Court and the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Justice jointly released a policy to deepen cooperation between government bodies and courts, optimize the connection between litigation and arbitration, promote the high-quality development of arbitration.