Shanghai has introduced 25 measures to support major projects by foreign-invested biopharmaceutical companies, covering manufacturing, research and development, and headquarters operations.
The Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District Administrative Commission and the Minhang District People's Government unveiled an action plan to jointly build a manufacturing research and development cluster for the Yangtze River Delta region and advance the coordinated development of sci-tech and industrial innovation across the region.
Shanghai has introduced a package of measures for 2026 aimed at further facilitating cross-border trade, including initiatives to streamline services for international exhibitions, transfer passengers, pharmaceutical imports, and international shipping operations.
China has rolled out a new round of market-opening measures, broadening foreign access to vocational training, higher education, financial derivatives and pharmaceutical sectors, as Beijing doubles down on its strategy to attract high-quality foreign investment amid a challenging global economic environment.
Shanghai has expanded its negative list management system for outbound data transfers from the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone and the Lin-gang Special Area to the entire city.
Shanghai released trial measures for managing the negative list for outbound data transfers on April 24, expanding its coverage to the entire city.
Shanghai has released an implementation plan to accelerate the development of its national pilot zone for digital economy innovation, aiming to make significant progress by 2028.
Shanghai has introduced a global science and technology partnership plan aimed at enhancing the city's global influence in sci-tech innovation.
