Q&A: Shanghai streamlines licensing for catering businesses

The new rules aim to ease requirements for catering businesses, simplify licensing procedures, and reduce operating costs.

Shanghai eases operational procedures for foreign law firms

Foreign law firms in the city will face simpler procedures for handling office-related matters.

State Council approves temporary adjustment to administrative provisions in Shanghai

The State Council agreed to temporarily adjust certain relevant provisions of the Regulations on Administration of Foreign Law Firms' Representative Offices.

Shanghai unveils new measures to improve business environment

Shanghai released 10 key measures to optimize its business environment in 2026 at a news conference on May 7.

Q&A: Shanghai's negative list policy for outbound data transfers expands citywide

Data outside the negative list can flow across borders without additional compliance procedures.

Shanghai launches action plan for enterprise cluster to help firms go global

A three-year action plan for a going-global enterprise headquarters cluster in Shanghai's Hongqiao area was officially announced on April 29.

Shanghai plans to drive tech innovation

Their comments followed the release of a global sci-tech partnership plan by the Shanghai municipal government recently.

Shanghai Customs unveils measures to facilitate cross-border trade

Shanghai Customs has rolled out five key measures to streamline cross-border trade and improve the business environment, supporting Shanghai's development as a leading international shipping and trade center.

China to grant zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with diplomatic ties

China will expand zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that have diplomatic relations with it starting May 1, 2026, Chinese authorities announced on April 28.

China allows foreign investors into treasury futures

China has allowed qualified foreign investors to participate in treasury futures trading starting Friday, in a move aimed at enhancing the appeal of renminbi-denominated bond assets.