Nearly 30 representatives from foreign-funded enterprises and professional service organizations in Shanghai's Hongqiao International Central Business District visited Wujiang district in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, on Aug 21 for a business exchange.
Shanghai aims to transform the Hongqiao International Central Business District (CBD) into a vibrant, globally connected hub for high-standard opening-up by 2030, according to the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) for the district's development.
A coffee tasting event held as part of the Shanghai International Coffee Culture Festival brought coffee enthusiasts together at Shanghai's iconic Jinjiang Radisson Hotel on Aug 22, with a selection of award-winning beans featured for tasting.
The official song and music video for the 48th WorldSkills Competition, Here We Shine, were released on Aug 24, ahead of the event in Shanghai from Sept 22 to 27.
Shanghai launched the Hu Xiaoyou Service Center on Aug 19, a one-stop travel service hub spanning culture, commerce, tourism, sports, and exhibitions and combining AI-powered trip planning, multilingual assistance, and international card payment services.
Shanghai's Hongqiao Xintiandi, situated in the heart of the Hongqiao International Central Business District, stands as a vibrant hub of culinary delights and diversity.
The Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District is strengthening its role as a gateway for Yangtze River Delta (YRD) companies looking to expand overseas.
Shanghai's Hongqiao International Central Business District posted strong growth in foreign investment in the first half of 2026 with improved services for companies going global and international talent working in Shanghai.
