The China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (SHFTZ), located in Pudong New Area, is a regional free trade zone founded on Sept 29, 2013 and originally consisted of Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone, Waigaoqiao Free Trade Logistics Park, Yangshan Free Trade Port Area and Pudong Airport Free Trade Zone. The State Council decided on Dec 28, 2014 to expand SHFTZ by incorporating Lujiazui Financial Area, Jinqiao Development Subzone, and Zhangjiang High Tech Subzone, enlarging the SHFTZ from 28.78 square kilometers to 120.72 square kilometers.
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Shanghai releases cross-border financial action plan
An action plan to further improve the facilitation of cross-border financial services provided in Shanghai was released on April 21.
- Pudong unveils new measures to attract foreign investment
- Foreign tourists to enjoy instant tax refund in China
- Shanghai's Zhangjiang Science City strives to enhance innovation ecosystem for talent
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In a bid to stimulate automobile consumption and promote high-quality development in the auto market, China has launched a nationwide pilot program for auto circulation and consumption reform, which will last from 2025 to 2027.
China has released a guideline for improving the country's pilot free trade zones (FTZs) to further promote high-standard opening up and high-quality development.
Service Centers for offering consulting services and handling affairs of businesses registered in China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone.
A Guide to Working and Living in China as Business Expatriates
To support foreign business expats working and residing in China, the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, in collaboration with relevant departments, has developed the 2024 edition of "A Guide to Working and Living in China as Business Expatriates".