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上海诚邀外资企业加入现代化产业体系 2026-02-05
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.With foreign investment serving as an important contributor to the city's economic achievements, Shanghai is committed to continuously improving its world-class business environment and inviting foreign investors to share business opportunities arising from China's further opening-up, according to official sources.
"Thanks in part to the efforts and contributions of foreign-funded enterprises, Shanghai's GDP amounted to 5.67 trillion yuan ($816.93 billion) in 2025, retail sales of consumer goods exceeded $230 billion, and the city's imports and exports surpassed $620 billion," Zhu Min, deputy secretary-general of the Shanghai Municipal Government, said during a speech at an event ushering in the New Year in Shanghai on Tuesday.
According to Zhu, Shanghai attracted $16.06 billion in foreign investment last year, representing 15.3 percent of the national total, meaning that more than one-seventh of China's foreign investment was contributed by Shanghai.
"We are firmly resolved to further expand opening-up and continuously optimize a world-class business environment in the future," Zhu said. "Therefore, foreign investors are welcome to join Shanghai's modern industrial system, integrate into the industrial, supply, and value chains, and seize market opportunities."
Zhu's speech was made during the Spring Festival blessing event for foreign representatives in Shanghai. More than 70 foreign guests from 23 countries and regions took part in the event, which was jointly held by the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and the Jing'an district government.
The guests — including representatives of foreign trade delegations, consulates, and senior executives of multinational corporations — enjoyed performances themed around Chinese traditional culture, ranging from traditional musical instruments to traditional operas and acrobatics.
The foreign representatives were also invited to have a city walk at Jing'an district's century-old Shikumen complex along the Suzhou Creek.
Source: China Daily
