Shanghai accelerates 'AI+' integration, innovation in key industries in 2026

Shanghai is set to intensify its "AI+" initiative, focusing on enhancing computational infrastructure, industry-specific data, and vertical AI model development.

Shanghai vows deeper reforms to spur high-level opening-up

Shanghai will continue to deepen reforms in key areas and expand institutional opening-up to enhance high-quality development, according to the government work report.

Shanghai eyes top-tier global city standing

Shanghai aims to become one of the world's top three cities by economic scale within this decade, driven by an ambitious annual GDP growth target that was outlined in the draft of the city's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30).

Shanghai sets economic and development goals for 2026

Shanghai has set its economic growth target for this year at approximately 5 percent, with research and development spending projected to account for about 4.6 percent of the city's total GDP.

Shanghai deepens expat involvement in political advisory session

Shanghai reinforced its commitment to inclusive governance by inviting prominent international residents to observe the opening of the city's annual political advisory session on Feb 2.

Shanghai's political advisory body opens annual session

The fourth session of the 14th Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the city's political advisory body, opened on Feb 2.

Shanghai marks milestone in industrial output, driven by new growth drivers

Shanghai's industrial production posted strong growth in 2025, driven by the city's push to upgrade its industrial structure, official data showed.

Shanghai GDP grows 5.4% in 2025

Shanghai's gross domestic product increased by 5.4 percent year-on-year in 2025, reaching 5.67 trillion yuan ($814.08 billion).

Shanghai's foreign trade hits record high in 2025

Shanghai's foreign trade reached a record high in 2025, with total imports and exports hitting 4.51 trillion yuan ($647.7 billion), a 5.6 percent increase year-on-year.

Shanghai to beef up 'Five Centers' development during 15th Five-Year Plan period

Shanghai is set to accelerate its development as a metropolis with global influence.

Shanghai's 14th Five-Year Plan sees significant green space expansion

Shanghai has made marked improvements to its overall environment, with the average per capita park green space increasing by 1 square meter.

Shanghai sees surge in international travel in 2025

Shanghai ports recorded 42.85 million inbound and outbound passenger trips in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 17.9 percent.

Shanghai unveils development blueprint for 2026-30

Shanghai has unveiled a comprehensive blueprint for its next phase of economic and social development, outlining key goals, tasks, and priorities for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30).

Pudong powers ahead with strong growth, reform

As a key driver of China's socialist modernization, Shanghai's Pudong New Area has experienced impressive growth in the first half of the year.