China unveils new steps for opening-up

2026-06-23

China has rolled out a new round of market-opening measures, broadening foreign access to vocational training, higher education, financial derivatives and pharmaceutical sectors, as Beijing doubles down on its strategy to attract high-quality foreign investment amid a challenging global economic environment.

Shanghai rolls out measures to facilitate cross-border trade

2026-06-23

Shanghai has introduced a package of measures for 2026 aimed at further facilitating cross-border trade, including initiatives to streamline services for international exhibitions, transfer passengers, pharmaceutical imports, and international shipping operations.

Several Provisions of Pudong New Area of Shanghai Municipality on the Development of Free Trade Zone Offshore Bond Business

2026-04-29

The Several Provisions of Pudong New Area on the Development of Free Trade Zone ("FTZ") Offshore Bond Business (these "Provisions") are enacted to promote the orderly and sound development of FTZ offshore bond business, give impetus to the development of Shanghai as an international financial hub, better serve the real economy, and advance high-level institutional opening-up in accordance with the basic principles of relevant laws and administrative regulations and in light of the actual circumstances of Pudong New Area.

Revised law to spur high-level opening-up

2025-12-29

The revised Foreign Trade Law will strengthen China's legal framework for high-level opening-up, promote high-quality trade growth, and enhance protection for businesses amid rising protectionism worldwide.

Shanghai FTZ launches pilot program to upgrade free trade account system

2025-12-10

The pilot program to upgrade the functions of the free trade account system in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone officially took effect on Friday, marking a new step forward in the liberalization and facilitation of cross-border trade and investment.

Administrative Measures for Shanghai Eastern Hub International Business Cooperation Zone

2025-12-05

Shanghai rolls out measures to boost pharma, medtech

2025-11-28

Shanghai has introduced a comprehensive policy that aims to strengthen its pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.

Shanghai accelerates future industries

2025-10-13

Shanghai recently released a new policy to accelerate frontier technology innovation and the development of future industries.