Shanghai plans easier travel for international visitors

Shanghai plans to make travel more convenient for international visitors, with improvements to payment services, internet access, multilingual assistance, and tax refunds under its new five-year tourism development plan.

Shanghai unveils plan to accelerate next-gen intelligent manufacturing

Shanghai issued an action plan to accelerate next-generation intelligent manufacturing, which is expected to make the city home to 500 advanced intelligent factories by 2028.

Shanghai issues rules for international joint laboratories

The Shanghai Municipal Commission of Science and Technology has issued rules governing international joint laboratories established by Shanghai-based institutions and foreign partners.

Shanghai strengthens commercial mediation for cross-border business

Shanghai has introduced new rules to promote transparency, international cooperation, and digital services in commercial mediation.

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.