The China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (SHFTZ), located in Pudong New Area, is a regional free trade zone founded on Sept 29, 2013 and originally consisted of Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone, Waigaoqiao Free Trade Logistics Park, Yangshan Free Trade Port Area and Pudong Airport Free Trade Zone. The State Council decided on Dec 28, 2014 to expand SHFTZ by incorporating Lujiazui Financial Area, Jinqiao Development Subzone, and Zhangjiang High Tech Subzone, enlarging the SHFTZ from 28.78 square kilometers to 120.72 square kilometers.
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Shanghai launches 1st training base for robots
China has unveiled its first training ground for heterogeneous humanoid robots in Shanghai's Pudong New Area, a milestone for the humanoid robot industry.
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Shanghai has achieved full coverage of the "two-in-one" certificate reform for imported motor vehicles at its port.
The China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone has rolled out specific measures in sectors such as value-added telecom services, biopharmaceuticals and service trade in a bid to facilitate the high-quality development of foreign enterprises in key areas in the country.
Service Centers for offering consulting services and handling affairs of businesses registered in China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone.
A Guide to Working and Living in China as Business Expatriates
To support foreign business expats working and residing in China, the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, in collaboration with relevant departments, has developed the 2024 edition of "A Guide to Working and Living in China as Business Expatriates".