Government News
Shanghai's 2025 achievements by numbers - February 07, 2026
Shanghai is reinforcing its status as a premier international hub through a strategic shift toward emerging industries and R&D. Robust foreign investment and a resurgence in global tourism underscore the city's accelerating economic momentum and industrial evolution.
Shanghai remains a top choice for foreign investment despite global challenges - February 07, 2026
With the establishment of 6,300 new foreign-funded enterprises in the city last year — an increase of 6.8 percent — Shanghai has continued to solidify its position as a prime destination for foreign investment.
Citywide luggage delivery system proposed - February 05, 2026
Travelers arriving in Shanghai often want to start exploring the city right away, but heavy luggage can quickly slow them down. In a joint proposal led by Wang Haitao, more than 40 political advisors have proposed a citywide luggage delivery system to let visitors send bags between airports, railway stations, hotels, and event venues.
Shanghai lights up Times Square with Chinese New Year greeting - February 05, 2026
New Yorkers received a digital greeting from Shanghai this week as the city's vibrant energy lit up one of the world's most iconic screens. The Nasdaq screen in Times Square broadcast a special video produced by International Services Shanghai, showcasing dynamic street scenes and everyday life in Shanghai.
City lawmakers advance integrated plan to close the gap between science and industry - February 05, 2026
Shanghai lawmakers at its annual session have proposed integrated measures to bridge the gaps between scientific innovation and industrial application.
Shanghai deputies put forward ideas to turn lab successes into marketable products - February 05, 2026
Deputies at the annual plenary session of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress have proposed a number of fixes to close the gap between breakthroughs in the laboratory and marketable products, calling for sound policy, funding, research and development, and industrial environments to support the process.
Shanghai debuts open-source dataset to accelerate humanoid robot evolution - February 05, 2026
Shanghai launched the first and largest cross-embodiment, vision-based multi-modal dataset for embodied intelligence and humanoid robotics.
Perks to attract overseas-educated talent - February 05, 2026
Shanghai has updated its policy to attract overseas-educated talent by simplifying residency and household registration procedures and extending benefits to family members.
Foreign investors invited to join Shanghai's modern industrial system - February 05, 2026
More than 70 foreign guests from 23 countries and regions took part in the Spring Festival blessing event for foreign representatives, jointly held by the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and the Jing'an district government on Feb 3, 2026.
Shanghai eyes 'second growth curve' - February 05, 2026
Shanghai will adhere to the direction of intelligence and integration, strengthening and expanding its traditional advantageous industries to create a "second growth curve" that drives future development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30).
