A view of Shanghai. [Photo/Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism]
Shanghai has introduced a sweeping set of new policies aimed at strengthening its position as a premier destination for global investment. These initiatives were launched under the "Invest Shanghai" brand, focusing on enriching investment opportunities, streamlining services, and cultivating a more open and supportive business environment. Below are the key elements of the plan:
The "Invest Shanghai" information platform will be upgraded to provide comprehensive policy packages and online consultation services to enterprises. Districts are encouraged to tailor their investment promotion strategies based on their unique industrial strengths, guiding businesses to areas best suited for their sectors. High-quality projects will be prioritized to settle in industrial parks and functional zones with strong infrastructure.
Financing channels will be expanded through state-owned capital funds, including a 50 billion yuan industrial transformation fund and a 100 billion yuan fund of funds dedicated to three leading industries. These will support key sectors and critical industrial chain links. Enhanced financial services such as cross-border settlement and wealth management will support enterprises going global.
Talent attraction will be a priority, with rewards for major contributors to key projects. The city will also strengthen support in education, healthcare, and other benefits to retain high-level talent.
New innovation-driven project launches will focus on artificial intelligence large models, embodied intelligence, autonomous driving, and the low-altitude economy. Competitions will provide winning enterprises access to university labs and affordable office spaces. Industrial parks will deepen collaboration with universities and research institutions to accelerate commercialization in sectors like semiconductors, large aircraft, and shipbuilding.
The enterprise online registration system will be upgraded with intelligent-form filling, identity verification, electronic signing, and license downloads to simplify the process. The examination and approval process for investment projects will be streamlined, including more flexible land use and potential exemptions from environmental impact assessments for qualifying projects.
A full lifecycle service system will provide ongoing support for investment, project advancement, and enterprise operations. Specialized personnel will deliver regular services, while tailored packages in finance, legal, and human resources will be made available to leading enterprises.
The city will financially support major international promotion events aligned with Shanghai's industrial landscape. Fortune Global 500 enterprises, large multinational corporations, foreign chambers of commerce, and foreign investment agencies are encouraged to host summits, forums, and other events in Shanghai.
Cooperation with global investment partners will be strengthened, maintaining close ties with university alumni associations and recognizing individuals and agencies that bring significant investment projects to the city.
Shanghai will ensure a fair and transparent market environment by implementing strict competition supervision, strengthening judicial support for arbitration, fostering world-class arbitration institutions, and promoting commercial mediation services to resolve disputes efficiently.
Through these measures, Shanghai aims to create a globally competitive investment environment that empowers businesses and fuels sustainable growth.
Source: Official WeChat account of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization at "sheitc"
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