Shanghai's GDP is expected to grow by about 5 percent this year after reaching 4.72 trillion yuan ($660 billion) in 2023, Gong Zheng, mayor of Shanghai, said on Jan 23.
Foreigners who have obtained the Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit or Confirmation Letter for Foreign High-end Talents as required.
Shanghai, which has been committed to "five centers" construction — to build itself into an international center for economy, finance, trade, shipping and sci-tech innovation — will continue to extend a warm welcome to global investors and provide fertile ground for enterprises to realize their ambitions.
The Shanghai government has streamlined the APEC Business Travel Card application process, facilitating international expansion for enterprises.
China has recently optimized its train ticket purchasing and checking services for international travelers, the China State Railway Group Co said on Tuesday.
The Foreign Affairs Office of the Shanghai People's Municipal Government announced on Tuesday that it will launch a new official website and an official social media account next year.
Shanghai is one of China's most attractive cities for expats.
An additional 36,000 point of sale (POS) machines will be installed or upgraded in Shanghai to enhance its payment service and better serve the upcoming sixth China International Import Expo, said the local government.
