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.
Shanghai continues to lead the world in coffee culture, by having 9,553 coffee shops at the end of 2023, the most for any city globally. The information was revealed during the press conference of the Shanghai International Coffee Culture Festival on Friday.
Foreigners can check real-time transportation information in Shanghai in English through the Suishenxing app, Shanghai's unique MaaS (mobility as a service) online platform.
The first batch of 252 companies and institutions to be present at the 7th China International Import Expo was unveiled on April 18, when the exhibition embraced its 200-day countdown.
In 2024, Shanghai will accelerate the construction of the Hongqiao International Open Hub through measures such as technological innovation, institutional optimization, and strengthening linkage with surrounding areas, according to a work conference on the Hub construction held on April 16.
