The Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District is known for its comprehensive transportation hub, convention and exhibition hosting capabilities, thriving commerce and trade, and intense focus on scientific and technological innovation.
Since being designated as the core of the Hongqiao International Opening-up Hub five years ago, the Hongqiao CBD has made major strides in boosting transportation, business, exhibitions, and tech innovation.
Shanghai's ambition to build an international open hub in the Hongqiao area has taken a big leap forward with the approval of a new plan for upgrading the Hongqiao International Central Business District.
Shanghai recently unveiled a comprehensive plan to promote the integrated development of the Hongqiao International Central Business District or CBD and its surrounding areas in a coordinated manner — aiming to make the zone a key international gateway.
South Hongqiao is characterized by international public services and a highly-integrated service economy. East Hongqiao is characterized by the airport hub economy and digital service economy. West Hongqiao is characterized by the international exhibition economy and Beidou digital economy. North Hongqiao is characterized by the smart green innovation economy and manufacturing service economy.
As the core area of the Hongqiao International Open Hub, the Hongqiao International Central Business District covers 151.4 square kilometers, forming a so-called 1+4 overall pattern, meaning "One core, Four areas".
