Focusing on "technological innovation, industry, and finance," the Hongqiao International CBD introduced a number of projects and innovative companies in February.
Businesses and analysts say China's strong economic recovery will result in higher levels of investment from overseas.
These projects were from enterprises like Greenfield Capital Group and Celgen Biopharma, covering fields like digital economy, technology-based life sciences, low-carbon new energy, as well as industrial clusters of startup automakers.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District has made new progress in boosting the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta region.
China will further its efforts to attract and utilize more foreign investment this year, as outlined in the Government Work Report submitted to the national legislature for deliberation on Sunday.
A conference on the construction of the Hongqiao International Opening-up Hub was held in Shanghai on March 1 to mark the second anniversary of the construction work.
Hongqiao International Opening-up Hub, the 7,000-square-kilometer area connecting parts of Shanghai, Zhejiang and Jiangsu seeking a higher level of opening-up, should shoulder more responsibilities concerning technology innovation and scientific researches.
As a key part of the Hongqiao International Central Business District, Shanghai West Hongqiao in Qingpu district is optimizing its business environment and accelerating the advancement of industrial clusters. Last year, the area created 4.5 billion yuan ($653 million) in tax revenue, a year-on-year increase of 29 percent.