In the first quarter, the Minhang area of the Hongqiao International Central Business District (CBD）experienced significant development progress.
The French national pavilion at the seventh China International Import Expo, which will be set up by government agency Business France, is currently in the design stage.
Shanghai released a comprehensive guide for its 2024 events, showcasing a wide ranging selection of 70 top-tier cultural, sports, tourism, business, and exhibition events on April 9.
French companies like TERRAKÉ, which has its Asia-Pacific headquarters in the Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District, are helping forge culture and business exchanges between China and France. Having entered the Chinese market over 10 years ago, TERRAKÉ continues to experience steady growth.
Shanghai's economy has had a solid start in 2024, with its gross regional product (GDP) reaching approximately 1.11 trillion yuan ($151.82 billion) in the first quarter of this year, marking a 5 percent year-on-year increase, as announced by local statistics authorities on April 19.
Shanghai's 200th China-Europe freight train departed from the Hongqiao International Open Hub on April 19, carrying 110 TEUs of tower cranes, shower facilities and chemicals.
International taxpayers can now access multilingual tax consultation services, according to the 12366 Shanghai (International) Tax Service Center.
From April 18, Shanghai's public transport system, including the metro, buses, and ferries, has expanded its payment options to include foreign bank cards, allowing travelers to use international payment methods for commuting around the city.
