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 10 major missions on improving business environment
The municipal government of Shanghai released a circular outlining 10 major missions to seek further breakthroughs in improving its business environment on May 8.
- Stronger infra support, favorable policies make metropolis more attractive
- Shanghai Data Exchange grows to be an international data hub
- International economic organizations gather in Pudong New Area
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Shanghai has made history by establishing the country's first commercially registered mediation organization, the Shanghai Eastern International Commercial Mediation Center under the supervision of the Ministry of Justice.
China unveiled a new version of its negative list for market access on Thursday, further opening up sectors to private and foreign enterprises in a move that underscores the country's commitment to bolstering its vast domestic market amid external shocks.
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".