Hongqiao 365 in the Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District (CBD) has ramped up its efforts and seen major progress in building a leading pioneer zone for Silk Road e-commerce, with double-digit growth for the third consecutive year.
In 2025, the CBD's import and export trade with Silk Road e-commerce partner countries reached 20.48 billion yuan ($2.9 billion), up 20.9 percent year-on-year. Imports reached 9.8 billion yuan and exports jumped by 35.8 percent to 10.68 billion yuan.
The number of enterprises engaged in the Silk Road e-commerce trade increased by 23 percent to 1,752. The zone has deepened international digital economic cooperation by aligning with CPTPP, DEPA, and RCEP rules, yielding 12 international cooperation cases.
Three projects, including the Hongqiao International Coffee Harbor, were notably selected for inclusion in the Ministry of Commerce's Silk Road E-commerce Stories.
The Hongqiao Import Commodity Exhibition and Trade Center, also known as Hongqiao 365, has established specialized exhibition platforms, including the Hongqiao International Coffee Harbor and Hongqiao International Wine Cellar. These platforms have attracted coffee suppliers from 60 countries and more than 5,000 wine varieties from 59 countries and regions.
Additionally, the Greenland Global Commodity Trading Hub now operates 22 national pavilions for Silk Road e-commerce.
With a comprehensive service system covering logistics, payment, finance, and legal services, the zone will continue to promote the high-quality development of trade and share opportunities with the Yangtze River Delta.
