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  • Shanghai opens applications for catering-business support fund

    Shanghai opens applications for catering-business support fund

    May 22, 2026

    Subsidies are available for opening new stores, upgrading existing establishments, reducing financing costs, expanding the reach of international cuisine, and accelerating the adoption of intelligent technologies.

  • Qualification criteria for foreign-funded R&D centers eligible for preferential policies

    May 20, 2026

    To qualify for preferential policies, foreign-funded research and development centers must meet the following criteria.

  • What to know about China's new registration rules for overseas food manufacturers

    What to know about China's new registration rules for overseas food manufacturers

    May 20, 2026

    The General Administration of Customs of China issued Announcement No 27 of 2026 on March 18, providing detailed guidance on implementing the regulations on the registration administration of overseas manufacturers of imported food.

  • Notice on high-tech enterprise accreditation and management in 2026

    May 15, 2026

    The Shanghai Municipal Commission of Science and Technology issued a notice on April 30 regarding high-tech enterprise accreditation in 2026.

  • Shanghai landscaping authority issues measures on storefronts, ads, markets

    Shanghai landscaping authority issues measures on storefronts, ads, markets

    May 13, 2026

    The Shanghai Landscaping and City Appearance Administrative Bureau has released 15 measures across five areas to strengthen services for enterprises and residents.

  • Shanghai unveils measures to boost shipping industry

    May 12, 2026

    The Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration has released an implementation guideline to support the high-level opening-up of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone.

  • Q&A: Shanghai streamlines licensing for catering businesses

    May 11, 2026

    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

    Shanghai eases operational procedures for foreign law firms

    May 09, 2026

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

  • Shanghai unveils new measures to improve business environment

    Shanghai unveils new measures to improve business environment

    May 07, 2026

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

  • Shanghai Customs unveils measures to facilitate cross-border trade

    April 29, 2026

    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.

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