Shanghai is solidly pushing forward the construction of the Hongqiao International Open Hub and is accelerating efforts to further Hongqiao's role of being a growth driver in the Yangtze River Delta region, serving as a bridge connecting domestic and overseas markets.
The unified trading portal for public resources of the Yangtze River Delta region was put into use on May 15, with more than 300,000 enterprises registering.
A promotional event for prefabricated foods from Guangdong province was recently held in the West Hongqiao Area of Shanghai.
More new companies and start-ups are expected to participate in this year's China International Import Expo compared to the fifth one, with an initial planning of 500 start-ups and projects, said a spokesperson during its media briefing on May 14.
More than 1,000 innovative Chinese enterprises, and those with self-owned brands, exhibited their products and solutions at an event in Shanghai marking 2023 China Brand Day from Wednesday through Sunday.
China will fully restore fast-lane entry and exit services at all ports starting on Monday, facilitating the cross-border travel of Chinese citizens and foreign nationals.
Shanghai authorities launched a series of activities at the Hongqiao Import Commodity Exhibition and Trading Center on May 10 to drive consumption and trade with countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.
The Shanghai Cihong Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital at the New Hongqiao International Medical Center, a branch of the Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, was officially opened on May 7.
