The center held a series of exhibitions this month, including the China International Bearing Industry Exhibition and the 11th China (Shanghai) International Fluid Machinery Exhibition from March 7 to 10.
The Hongqiao CBD is revving up efforts to boost the headquarters economy by accelerating the agglomeration of multinationals, supporting the development of private enterprises, and continuously optimizing services.
Noblelift, an intelligent equipment manufacturer, signed an agreement on March 21 to set up its international headquarters in the Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District.
Shanghai's foreign trade hit a record high of 681.56 billion yuan ($99.12 billion) in the first two months of this year, with a slight year-on-year increase of 0.7 percent.
A discussion on the development of the Qianwan International Talent Community was recently held at the community service center, and more than 20 foreign residents attended the meeting.
In recent years, Changning has also witnessed the boom of the digital economy, and both the local government and companies have recognized the significance and bright prospects of the new online economy.
The second China Cross-border E-commerce 315 Summit was held in Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District on March 15.
To date, 41 legal institutions have settled in the hub.
