A guide to Shanghai's social security card for expats

2026-08-26

To make living and working in the city more convenient, Shanghai has introduced a multifunctional physical social security card for foreign nationals, known as the Juying Card, also known as the Join in Card.

FAQs on registering a One-Person Company (OPC) in Shanghai

2026-07-10

The FAQs outline the key requirements, online procedures, and support services for registering a one-person company (OPC) or other types of business entities in the city.

Q&A: Shanghai's negative list policy for outbound data transfers expands citywide

2026-05-09

Shanghai has expanded its negative list management system for outbound data transfers from the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone and the Lin-gang Special Area to the entire city.

How to file domestic investment information reports

2026-04-13

How to register data product IP

2026-04-13

Shanghai has introduced a system that allows businesses to obtain "ID cards" for their data products through intellectual property registration.

Shanghai releases 26 measures to support foreign-funded R&D centers

2026-01-13

Shanghai introduced a package of 26 measures on Jan 8 to bolster foreign-funded research and development centers, aiming to strengthen their capabilities and enhance their role within the city's innovation ecosystem.

How to set up foreign-funded R&D centers in Shanghai

2025-11-28

Shanghai has updated policies that support foreign-funded R&D centers.

Q&A on the Administrative List of Data Outbound Transfer (Negative List) in China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone

2025-03-12

The Shanghai Municipal Cyberspace Administration, along with other authorities, jointly issued the Administrative List of Data Outbound Transfer (Negative List) in China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone and Lin-gang Special Area (2024 Edition) on Feb 8. The relevant authority answered some related questions.